Six Cardiologists Join Holy Cross Medical Group

Cardio Pulmonary Associates in Plantation have joined the Holy Cross Medical Group

The six board-certified cardiologists of Cardio Pulmonary Associates in Plantation have joined the Holy Cross Medical Group, a multi-specialty physician employed group of 160 physicians providing services throughout Broward and Palm Beach counties.

The cardiologists joining Holy Cross Medical Group are Alan Buhler, M.D.; Murry Drescher, M.D.; Robert Kersh, M.D.; Sam Sareh, M.D.; Robert Samuel Singal, M.D.; and Joel Shulman, M.D. All are experts in the diagnosis, treatment and management of all cardiovascular diseases including coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction, valvular disorders, arrhythmias, hypertension and vascular disease.

"We welcome this stellar team of cardiologists to Holy Cross,” said Holy Cross Hospital President and CEO Patrick A. Taylor, M.D. “They join a group of physicians that are dedicated to clinical excellence and compassionate care. Our comprehensive cardiac services include leading edge technology, state-of-the-art procedures and groundbreaking clinical trials.”

Board-certified in cardiology and internal medicine, Dr. Buhler is a member of the American Medical Association, Florida Medical Association and Broward County Medical Association and a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He received his medical degree from State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, and his bachelor's degree from State University of New York, Harpur College. He completed a fellowship in cardiology, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, and his residency and internship in internal medicine at Downstate Medical Center - Kings County Medical Center. He also served as captain in the United States Air Force Medical Corp. for two years.

Dr. Drescher is board-certified in cardiology and internal medicine and is a diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners. Licensed in nuclear medicine, he is a member of the American Heart Association, Florida Medical Association and Broward County Medical Association and a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He is the recipient of multiple awards and honors and is frequently asked to speak at national meetings and conferences. Dr. Drescher received his medical degree from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine and his bachelor's degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He completed fellowships in cardiology and critical care and his residency and internship in internal medicine at University of Miami-affiliated hospitals.

Certified by the National Board of Medical Examiners, the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians, Dr. Kersh also is board-certified in cardiovascular disease. He is a member of the American Medical Association and the American Society of Echocardiography and a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Kersh received his medical degree from New York Medical Collegeand his bachelor's degree from the Stevens Institute of Technology. He completed a fellowship in cardiology at Medical College of Pennsylvania and his residency and internship in internal medicine at Nassau County Medical Center.

Dr. Sam Sareh is board-certified in internal medicine and basic and advanced cardiac life support. He received his medical degree and bachelor’s degree from the University of Miami and completed his residency and fellowship in cardiology at the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he was involved in several research trials. He is fluent in Persian and Spanish.

A board-certified cardiologist, Dr. Shulman is a member of the American Medical Association, Broward County Medical Association, Florida Medical Association, American College of Physicians and the American College of Cardiology. He received his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School and his bachelor's degree from Wayne State University. He completed his post-graduate training at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio and at the University of Miami.

Dr. Singal is certified by the National Board of Medical Examiners and the American Board of Internal Medicine in cardiology and internal medicine. He is a member of the American College of Physicians, American College of Cardiology, Broward County Medical Association, Florida Society of Internal Medicine, American Society of Internal Medicine, American Society of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. He received his medical degree from the University of South Florida College of Medicine and his bachelor's degree from the University of Florida. He completed a fellowship in cardiology at the University of Miami / Jackson Medical Center and his residency and internship at the medical college of Georgia.

Photo (L to R): Robert Singal, MD; Alan Buhler, MD; Murry Drescher, MD; Robert Kersh, MD; Joel Shulman, MD; and Sam Sareh, MD