about us
The Heart and Science of Medic Test
Florida Heart & Vascular Institute was founded in Ocala in 1997 by Dr. Asad U. Qamar with a singular purpose: to deliver world-class cardiovascular expertise to the community without the bureaucratic complexities of a large hospital system. As an independent, physician-led practice, we are focused solely on patient outcomes and access. Over the past 25 years, we have become deeply rooted in Marion County, treating more uninsured and Medicaid patients than any other independent practitioner in the region. We built our practice to meet the significant cardiovascular burden facing our community of aging population with high rates of heart disease, diabetes, and hypertension. Our structure ensures that every patient receives the direct attention of a board-certified physician, combining the highest clinical standards with compassionate, community-focused care.
Infection Prevention
Preventive Care
Digital Operation
- Avoid ultra-processed foods
- Don’t eat heavily meats
- Minimize your sugar intake
- Avoid bright lights before sleep
- Drink only safe water
- Avoid harmful use of alcohol
Services
Meet Our Founder
- Chief Compliance Officer (CCO)
- Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
- Chief HR Officer (CHRO)
Laurie Holland
Laurie Holland serves as Chief Compliance Officer at Florida Heart & Vascular Institute, overseeing regulatory compliance, risk management, and adherence to federal and state healthcare standards across all nine FHVI clinic locations. Her work ensures that every aspect of FHVI's clinical and administrative operations meets the highest standards of integrity, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Healthcare compliance and regulatory affairs
- HIPAA and CMS regulatory standards
Warda Chaudhary
Warda Chaudhary serves as Chief Financial Officer at Florida Heart & Vascular Institute, providing financial stewardship and strategic resource management for one of Florida's largest independent cardiovascular practices. Her financial leadership supports FHVI's mission to maintain clinical excellence and patient access while sustaining the organizational health of a growing multi-location network.
- Healthcare finance and revenue cycle management
- Multi-site practice financial strategy
Michelle Stopher
Michelle Stopher serves as Chief Human Resources Officer at Florida Heart & Vascular Institute, leading all aspects of human capital strategy, talent acquisition, and employee development across the FHVI network. Her leadership ensures that FHVI attracts and retains the clinical and administrative professionals needed to deliver exceptional cardiovascular care to every Florida patient we serve.
- Healthcare workforce strategy and talent management
- Multi-location HR operations
Employee development and clinical team support
Chief Medical Officer | MD, FACC, FSCAI
Dr. Jihad A. Mustapha
- COO Cath Lab/ASC
- Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
- Chief Radiologic Technologist
Brock Kreienbrink
Brock Kreienbrink serves as Chief Operating Officer of FHVI's Cath Lab and Ambulatory Surgery Center operations, overseeing day-to-day procedural operations across our three cardiac catheterization labs and the Ocala SW 17th Street Surgery Center. His operational leadership ensures that FHVI's procedural facilities maintain the highest clinical and safety standards while delivering the scheduling efficiency that sets our independent practice apart from hospital-based programs.
- Cath lab and ASC operations management
- Procedural workflow and patient safety
- Quality assurance across cath lab and surgery center
Jenifer
As Chief Nursing Officer, Jennifer leads FHVI's nursing and clinical support staff across all nine Florida locations, ensuring consistent standards of patient-centered care at every touchpoint of the patient experience.
- Clinical nursing leadership across 9 locations
- Patient care standards and quality
- Nursing staff development and training
Rick
Rick leads FHVI's radiologic and imaging technology operations, overseeing technical standards for echocardiography, nuclear stress imaging, fluoroscopic cath lab imaging, and vascular ultrasound across the FHVI network
- Cardiovascular imaging technology leadership
- Cath lab fluoroscopy and nuclear cardiology
- Echo and vascular ultrasound technical standards
