Our Physicians
Zeshan A. Rana, MD, FACC, RPVI – Interventional Cardiology
Dr. Rana earned his medical degree from West Virginia University School of Medicine in 2005. He completed his residency at Jefferson Medical College, Christiana Care Health System in Newark, Delaware, followed by a fellowship in Interventional Cardiology at Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, New Jersey.
He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, and Echocardiography, and is a registered physician in vascular interpretation. Dr. Rana is an active member of the American College of Cardiology and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions.
Serving as Medical Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Mary Washington Hospital, Dr. Rana specializes in advanced, complex coronary interventions, including chronic total occlusion (CTO) PCI, left main coronary artery PCI, and the use of cardiac support devices during high-risk procedures. His expertise also extends to advanced endovascular therapies such as endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR), treatment of peripheral arterial disease (PAD), carotid artery stenting, pulmonary embolism thrombolysis, IVC filter placement, and structural heart interventions.
Arijit Chanda, MD, FACC, RPVI, ABVM-Endo, CBNC – Interventional Cardiology
Dr. Chanda earned his medical degree from St. John’s Medical College in 2006. He completed his residency at St. Vincent Medical Center, University of Connecticut, Bridgeport. He pursued specialized training with fellowships in Pulmonary Disease and Cardiology at Yale University’s Bridgeport Hospital and Yale New Haven Hospital. Dr. Chanda further advanced his expertise with fellowships in Interventional Cardiology at Yale New Haven Hospital and in Advanced Structural and Advanced Endovascular Intervention at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Cardiovascular Disease, and Echocardiography, and is a registered physician in vascular interpretation. Dr. Chanda is a member of the American College of Cardiology, the American College of Chest Physicians, and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions.
Dr. Chanda specializes in advanced, complex coronary interventions utilizing both wrist and femoral approaches. His expertise includes left main interventions and the use of cardiac support devices for high-risk patients. He is also highly skilled in structural heart interventions such as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), mitral and aortic balloon valvuloplasty, MitraClip (transcatheter mitral valve repair), paravalvular leak closure, WATCHMAN device placement for left atrial appendage closure, and atrial septal defect (ASD) closure.
Additionally, Dr. Chanda specializes in advanced endovascular therapies for peripheral arterial disease (PAD), carotid artery stenting, venous interventions including deep venous thrombolysis, and pulmonary embolism thrombolysis.
Hakeem Ayinde, MD, MS, FHRS – Electrophysiology
Dr. Ayinde earned his medical degree from Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife, Nigeria, in 2008. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Howard University in Washington, D.C., followed by a cardiovascular diseases fellowship at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. He further specialized with a clinical cardiac electrophysiology fellowship at Emory University in Atlanta.
Dr. Ayinde is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases, Echocardiography, and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology.
He specializes in catheter ablation for complex arrhythmias and functional bradycardia, conduction system pacing, leadless cardiac pacing, laser lead extraction, left atrial appendage occlusion, and the management of inherited cardiomyopathies and arrhythmias. He is dedicated to partnering with patients to overcome barriers to effective cardiovascular care and to promoting risk factor modification for long-term heart health.
Dr. Ayinde’s research focuses on atrial fibrillation and cardiac implantable electronic devices. His areas of interest include atrial fibrillation in athletes, device-based detection of atrial fibrillation, and outcomes of catheter ablation.
He is deeply committed to medical education, mentorship, and advancing health equity. Dr. Ayinde serves as Chair of the Internal Medicine Section and Co-Chair of the Cardiology Subsection of the National Medical Association (NMA). He is a member of the Program Committee of the Heart Rhythm Society and serves on both the Cardiac Electrophysiology Committee and the Communications Committee of the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC). Through his work with the NMA and ABC, he mentors numerous early-career physicians from underrepresented backgrounds and advocates for improved access to cardiovascular care in minority communities.
Eric Krivitsky, MD – Electrophysiology
Dr. Krivitsky earned his medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2006. He completed his residency at Emory University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at Indiana University School of Medicine. He further advanced his training with a fellowship in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology.
He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, and Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology.
As a board-certified electrophysiologist, Dr. Krivitsky specializes in diagnosing and treating heart rhythm disorders. Known for his clinical expertise and compassionate care, he is committed to listening attentively to his patients and addressing their concerns. Dr. Krivitsky embraces a collaborative approach, working closely with patients to develop personalized treatment plans that prioritize their overall health and well-being.