Verified 2026 Physician Ranking

Top Cardiologists in Washington, DC, 2026

Published by Palm Beach County Medical Media Group · Last updated May 1, 2026

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How this ranking was built: We applied PBCMMG's seven weighted criteria (board certification, years in active practice, disciplinary record, aggregate patient reviews, hospital affiliations, specialty training, peer recognition) to every cardiology physician with active credentialing in District of Columbia. Sources: NPPES Registry, ABMS, state medical boards, aggregated public review data. Last reviewed May 2026.

  1. #1

    Ron Waksman, MD

    CardiologyDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice

    Ron Waksman, MD, practices cardiology in District of Columbia, DC. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  2. #2

    Marina Vernalis, DO

    CardiologyDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice

    Marina Vernalis, DO, practices cardiology in District of Columbia, DC. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  3. #3

    Gaby Weissman, MD

    CardiologyDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice

    Gaby Weissman, MD, practices cardiology in District of Columbia, DC. NPI-verified active practice since 2006.

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  4. #4

    Charu Gandotra, MD

    CardiologyDistrict of Columbia, DC18+ years in practice

    Charu Gandotra, MD, practices cardiology in District of Columbia, DC. NPI-verified active practice since 2008.

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  5. #5

    Nardos Temesgen, MD

    CardiologyDistrict of Columbia, DC11+ years in practice

    Nardos Temesgen, MD, practices cardiology in District of Columbia, DC. NPI-verified active practice since 2015.

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  6. #6

    Benjamin Rosenfeld, MD

    CardiologyDistrict of Columbia, DC9+ years in practice

    Benjamin Rosenfeld, MD, practices cardiology in District of Columbia, DC. NPI-verified active practice since 2017.

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  7. #7

    Shahrad Shadman, MD

    CardiologyMaryland, MD8+ years in practice

    Shahrad Shadman, MD, practices cardiology in Maryland, MD. NPI-verified active practice since 2018.

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