About Dr. Abdel Ghana-AnabtawiDr. Anabtawi is an interventional cardiologist with First Coast Cardiovascular Institute (FCCI). He examines, diagnoses, and treats patients with heart disorders that can be managed by interventional cardiac procedures, medications, and lifestyle changes. Dr. Anabtawi is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in both cardiovascular disease and Internal Medicine. Dr. Anabtawi earned his medical education at Jordan University of Science and Technology in Jordan. He completed his internal medicine residency at Brown University Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island and his cardiology fellowship at the University of New Mexico. Dr. Anabtawi has been active in pursuing scientific and clinical research throughout his career. He has a great appreciation of the impact of up-to-date medical practice on patients’ lives. He has contributed to numerous publications and research on various cardiology related topics. Prior to joining FCCI, Dr. Anabtawi has worked as an attending invasive cardiologist for three years and was an assistant professor of internal medicine at the University of Florida in Gainesville teaching medical students and residents. He afterwards completed an advanced fellowship in interventional cardiology and endovascular peripheral procedures at Wayne State University – Detroit Medical Center. Dr. Anabtawi has a deep interest in graduate medical education and believes in teaching the next generation of physicians. “I enjoy working with people and listening to them. I feel deeply gratified when my patients share their feelings, fears, anxieties and hopes with me”, says Dr. Anabtawi. When not working, Dr. Anabtawi enjoys spending time with his wife Farah and his two young kids, Mazen and Mira.show more