All Your Heart Needs

Heart and Vascular Specialists (Dr. Ather Anis) provides comprehensive cardiovascular care in Northern Virginia. Our main office is located in Lansdowne / Leesburg combining state-of-the-art diagnostic and interventional technology with a proactive approach to preventive medicine. Our team is dedicated to delivering advanced heart health solutions tailored to the unique needs of our patients.

1. Welcome to Our Expanded Leesburg Care Center

2. Meet Our Care Team: Personal, Evidence-Based Cardiovascular Care

3. Cardiovascular Updates: Modern Insights into Heart Health & Prevention

4. Patient Portal & Scheduling Reminders

At Heart & Vascular Specialists, our mission is to provide compassionate, personalized, and evidence-based cardiovascular care to our Northern Virginia community. Whether you are coming in for routine prevention, diagnostic evaluations, or specialized management, our team is committed to helping you achieve a longer, healthier life.

• Newly Renovated! Location: 19465 Deerfield Ave, Suite 405, Leesburg, VA 20176

• Hours: Mon–Thu: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Fri: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• Contact: (571) 252-8119 | www.CardiacVA.com

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Ather Anis, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI, is an exceptionally well-rounded cardiologist who brings comprehensive expertise to all facets of cardiovascular care—spanning general, preventive, non-invasive, and interventional cardiology.

Dr. Anis completed his medical internship with the Georgetown University program in Washington, DC, followed by his residency and cardiology fellowship at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He further specialized through an Interventional Cardiology fellowship at Boston University and completed advanced studies in Critical Care Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia.

Board-certified across seven key subspecialties—including Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology, Critical Care Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology, Echocardiography, Endovascular Medicine, and Vascular Medicine—Dr. Anis provides specialized, patient-centered care. His areas of expertise include coronary and peripheral artery interventions, non-invasive diagnostic testing (such as echocardiography and vascular studies), and structural heart disease treatments like ASD and PFO closures.

Dr. Anis is fluent in English, Hindi, and Urdu, allowing him to connect closely with a diverse patient population. Learn more about Dr. Anis now!

Ather Anis, MD, FACC, FSCAI, RPVI – Interventional & Consultative Cardiologist

Led by board-certified interventional cardiologist, Dr. Ather Anis, our team of skilled advanced practice providers at Heart and Vascular Specialists work together to bring you comprehensive diagnostic, non-invasive, and interventional care:

• Sunmi Kim, MSN, FNP-BC – Family Nurse Practitioner

• Jennifer Ebbertt, MSN, FNP-BC – Family Nurse Practitioner

• Introducing Simren Ajrawat, MSN, FNP-C - Family Nurse Practitioner

Sunmi Kim is a Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive clinical experience in cardiovascular care, emergency medicine, public health, and primary care. She currently practices at Heart and Vascular Specialists, where she diagnoses and manages cardiovascular conditions such as hypertension, hyperlipidemia, heart failure, and coronary artery disease. Her background includes years of experience as a Registered Nurse in a high-acuity emergency department, as well as clinical rotations across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and community health settings. She is dedicated to patient education, preventive care, and serving vulnerable and underserved populations.

Jennifer Ebbertt is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in emergency medicine, internal medicine, and clinic management. She has a strong background in both civilian and U.S. Army healthcare settings, including leadership roles in emergency departments, internal medicine clinics, and deployed combat environments. Jennifer specializes in evidence-based and holistic patient care, independently managing fast-paced clinical workflows while delivering high-quality, patient-centered treatment. She is highly skilled in emergency procedures, chronic disease management, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Simren Ajrawat, MSN, FNP-C, delivers personalized, evidence-based cardiovascular and vascular care at Heart & Vascular Specialists. With a diverse clinical background spanning vascular medicine, post-acute care, and primary medicine, Simren provides comprehensive, patient-centered management focused on long-term heart and vascular health.

Clinical Expertise & Services

· Complex Venous & Arterial Conditions

· Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

· Chronic Wound Care & Management

· Comprehensive Cardiovascular Health & Prevention

· Post-Acute Care & Primary Vascular Medicine Integration

Education & Credentials

· Master of Science in Nursing (MSN): The George Washington University (4.0 GPA)

· Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): George Mason University

· Board Certification: American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

Languages Spoken

· English

· Punjabi

1. The Role of Early Detection & Non-Invasive Screening

Preventive cardiology continues to emphasize early identification of subclinical artery disease. Non-invasive diagnostics—such as vascular ultrasound, echocardiograms, and calcium scoring—allow us to tailor preventative therapies long before symptoms appear.

2. Comprehensive Risk Management Beyond Blood Pressure

Recent cardiovascular guidelines highlight the importance of managing metabolic and inflammatory markers alongside cholesterol and blood pressure. A holistic strategy including targeted dietary habits, structured activity, and personalized medical therapy remains the gold standard for reducing long-term cardiac risk.

3. Technology & Remote Patient Engagement

Managing chronic cardiac conditions like hypertension and heart failure is now easier than ever. Utilizing home monitoring (such as blood pressure logs and wearable rhythm tracking) combined with direct portal communication ensures continuous, proactive care between office visits.

• Need to Schedule an Appointment? Call us at (571) 252-8119 or visit cardiacva.com to request a consultation.

• Patient Portal Access: access medical records, and update your information securely through our online patient portal. Heart & Vascular Specialists - Patient Portal

• Pay My Bill Online: through the LMG Patient Portal

• Accepting New Patients: We welcome referrals and new patient appointments across Leesburg and the surrounding Northern Virginia area.

Here are the primary areas of expertise at Heart & Vascular Specialists (cardiacva.com):

• General & Consultative Cardiology: Comprehensive evaluations, risk assessment, hypertension management, cholesterol management, and personalized preventive care.

• Non-Invasive Diagnostic Testing: Electrocardiograms (EKG), echocardiograms, stress testing, rhythm monitoring (Holter/Event monitors), and vascular ultrasound evaluations (RPVI certified).

• Interventional Cardiology: Diagnostic coronary angiography, cardiac catheterization, angioplasty, and stent placement for coronary artery disease.

• Vascular & Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD): Non-invasive vascular studies, evaluation of peripheral circulation, and endovascular interventions.

• Structural Heart Disease: Diagnosis and management of heart valve disorders and structural cardiac conditions.

• Hypertension (High Blood Pressure): Advanced management of primary and secondary hypertension.

  Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol): Personalized treatment plans to manage lipid levels.

• Cardiovascular Risk Assessment: Early intervention for parents with a family history or metabolic risk factors.

• Chest Pain Evaluation: Comprehensive diagnostic workups for angina and non-cardiac chest pain.

• Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Diagnosis and management of plaque buildup in the heart's arteries.

• Heart Attack Recovery & Prevention: Specialized care for Acute Myocardial Infarction and Acute Coronary Syndrome.

  Heart Valve Disorders: Treatment for Aortic Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Tricuspid Valve Disease.

• Congenital Heart Defects: Management of conditions such as Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) and Atrial Septal Defects (ASD).

  Heart Failure: Management of both acute and chronic congestive heart failure.

• Arrhythmias: Comprehensive screening and treatment for irregular heartbeats.

• Atrial Fibrillation (AFib): Management of paroxysmal and chronic AFib and Atrial Flutter.

• Tachycardia & Bradycardia: Treatment for abnormally fast or slow heart rates.

• Syncope & Palpitations: Evaluation of unexplained fainting spells or heart racing.

• Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD): Screening and treatment for circulatory issues in the limbs.

• Carotid Artery Disease: Prevention and management of stroke risk related to carotid blockages.

• Aortic Aneurysms: Monitoring and management of abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysms.

• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): Diagnosis and treatment of blood clots.