Verified 2026 Physician Ranking

Top Cardiologists in Washington, DC, 2026

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

PBCMMG Excellence Certified \u2014 Recognizing Excellence in Healthcare

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
    CardiologyDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice

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

  2. #2
    CardiologyDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice

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

  3. #3
    CardiologyDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice

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

  4. #4
    CardiologyDistrict of Columbia, DC18+ years in practice

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

  5. #5
    CardiologyDistrict of Columbia, DC11+ years in practice

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

  6. #6
    CardiologyDistrict of Columbia, DC9+ years in practice

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

  7. #7
    CardiologyMaryland, MD8+ years in practice

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

  8. #8
    CardiologyMaryland, MD15+ years in practice
  9. #9
    Internal MedicineTexas, TX20+ years in practice
  10. #10
    Addiction MedicineDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice
  11. #11
    CardiologyMaryland, MD21+ years in practice
  12. #12
    CardiologyMaryland, MD21+ years in practice
  13. #13
    Addiction MedicineMaryland, MD13+ years in practice
  14. #14
    CardiologyDistrict of Columbia, DC9+ years in practice
  15. #15
    CardiologyPennsylvania, PA18+ years in practice
  16. #16
    CardiologyDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice
  17. #17
    CardiologyTexas, TX20+ years in practice
  18. #18
    Depression TreatmentFlorida, FL20+ years in practice
  19. #19
    CardiologyDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice
  20. #20
    CardiologyDistrict of Columbia, DC13+ years in practice
  21. #21
    CardiologyDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice
  22. #22
    CardiologyNew Jersey, NJ20+ years in practice
  23. #23
    Addiction MedicineDistrict of Columbia, DC11+ years in practice
  24. #24
    CardiologyMassachusetts, MA21+ years in practice
  25. #25
    CardiologyDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice
  26. #26
    CardiologyMaryland, MD21+ years in practice
  27. #27
    Addiction MedicineCalifornia, CA18+ years in practice
  28. #28
    CardiologyDistrict of Columbia, DC17+ years in practice
  29. #29
    CardiologyDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice
  30. #30
    Addiction MedicineMinnesota, MN15+ years in practice
  31. #31
    CardiologyVirginia, VA15+ years in practice
  32. #32
    CardiologyNorth Carolina, NC20+ years in practice
  33. #33
    CardiologyDistrict of Columbia, DC19+ years in practice
  34. #34
    CardiologyFlorida, FL8+ years in practice
  35. #35
    CardiologyPennsylvania, PA19+ years in practice
  36. #36
    Depression TreatmentNew York, NY19+ years in practice
  37. #37
    CardiologyMaryland, MD20+ years in practice
  38. #38
    CardiologyDistrict of Columbia, DC21+ years in practice
  39. #39
    CardiologyDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice
  40. #40
    CardiologyNorth Carolina, NC8+ years in practice
  41. #41
    CardiologyMaryland, MD20+ years in practice
  42. #42
    Addiction MedicineOhio, OH7+ years in practice
  43. #43
    CardiologyDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice
  44. #44
    Concierge MedicineNew Jersey, NJ13+ years in practice
  45. #45
    CardiologyDistrict of Columbia, DC14+ years in practice
  46. #46
    CardiologyRhode Island, RI11+ years in practice
  47. #47
    CardiologyDistrict of Columbia, DC6+ years in practice
  48. #48
    Depression TreatmentNew Jersey, NJ19+ years in practice
  49. #49
    CardiologySouth Carolina, SC20+ years in practice
  50. #50
    CardiologyDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice
  51. #51
    CardiologyVirginia, VA19+ years in practice
  52. #52
    CardiologyDistrict of Columbia, DC10+ years in practice
  53. #53
    CardiologyDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice
  54. #54
    CardiologyDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice
  55. #55
    CardiologyDistrict of Columbia, DC20+ years in practice
  56. #56
    Addiction MedicineMaryland, MD10+ years in practice
  57. #57
    CardiologyDistrict of Columbia, DC11+ years in practice

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