Nilofar H. Islam MD
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
3720 Katalin Ct Bay City MI, 48706About
Nilofar H. Islam, MD, works for MidMichigan Health in Midland, Michigan. A non-profit health system, MidMichigan serves a 14 county region in the middle of Michigan. Dr. Islam works studying cardiovascular disease and electrophysiology. This sub-specialty measures the electrical activities of the heart. Educated in Pakistan, Dr. Islam came to the United States to pursue her board certifications in cardiology, cardiovascular disease and electrophysiology. Her care philosophy is not just to suppress a patient's arrhythmias with medication, but to actually eliminate the problem with radiofrequencies.
Education and Training
Aga Khan University
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Cardiology
Cardiovascular Disease
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Provider Details
Nilofar H. Islam MD's Expert Contributions
Increasing resting heart rate, what is it?
You could have autonomic dysfunction. I would try some lifestyle modifications such as eliminating caffeine, nicotine and alcohol. Keep yourself well hydrated. Make sure you exercise 3-5 times a week for 20-40 minutes. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor, Michigan State University -
Fellowships
- Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, St. Michael's
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Cardiology, Heart Rhythm Society
What do you attribute your success to?
Sincerity and hard work.
Teaching and speaking
Assistant professor at Michigan State University.
Favorite professional publications
- Heart Rhythm Society, JACCA
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