Women to Watch DR. SAM RAZA MD FACC FACP FASE CARDIOLOGIST WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START YOUR BUSINESS AND BECOME A FEMALE FOUNDER? I am a Cardiologist, wife, and mother to two young children living in Dallas. For as long as I can remember, I dreamed of becoming a physician and helping others. I love being a Cardiologist. I was born and raised in London and have been fascinated by cardiac physiology for a long time - which started very early on in medical school (Imperial College London). I worked hard and dedicated my time and energy to my skills and training and became a female Cardiologist who is in a position to help take care of people’s hearts. There are not many women in my position and location who do what I do; it feels gratifying to be able to help others and do it as a woman.
WHAT UNIQUE PROBLEM DOES YOUR BUSINESS SOLVE AND WHAT MOTIVATED YOU TO ADDRESS IT? I practice as a Clinical Cardiologist with a focus on advanced cardiac imaging and prevention of heart disease; I am fiercely dedicated to serving my patients. Heart disease is the number one killer of women. It is so important for women to know that. I am a unicorn, as a female Cardiologist in a male-dominated field, and I absolutely love all the special roles I play; including wife, mother, sister, and daughter among so many others. I spend much of my free time volunteering to educate and empower others in the local community and under-served communities to raise awareness for heart health. This is why I am passionate about being an advocate on social media, where I take the time to post about Cardiology topics relevant to heart health and lifestyle.
WHAT SETS YOUR BRAND APART FROM COMPETITORS IN YOUR INDUSTRY? Being a female Cardiologist - who empowers [men] and women to take care of their hearts - sets me apart. I take a very patient-centered approach; I focus on lifestyle and wellness in both my professional and personal life. Another important aspect that sets me apart is my unique global vantage point; I was born and raised in London; I am a true Londoner and a city girl at heart. I have an international perspective in health care, medical knowledge, traditional physical examination, and lifestyle approaches. I love to cook and create new recipes in the kitchen with my children and am always sharing my new culinary creations with a heart-health spin on good food which I love! Being a mother, I can relate to many people as we have shared experiences with parenting, how to manage the various challenges of life, and how it relates to our health and our hearts!
Dr. Raza is a Clinical Cardiologist with expertise in advanced cardiac imaging, which includes advanced echocardiography (specialized ultrasound scan of the heart) and cardiac CT. Dr. Raza’s focus is on the use of cardiac imaging in the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic cardiovascular issues and she has a special interest in Preventive Cardiology, diet and wellness. Dr. Raza is active on social media and has been named amongst the Top Cardiologists to follow on Twitter.
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