About me
Zyad Qamer, MD, is a cardiologist with clinical expertise in general cardiology, cardio-oncology, and cardiac amyloidosis. He is board-certified in internal medicine, general cardiology, cardio-oncology, echocardiography, and cardiovascular computed tomography (CT). He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the International Cardio-Oncology Society.
Dr. Qamer practices general cardiology and cardio-oncology and treats patients for a wide range of cardiovascular conditions, including hypertension, arrhythmias, cardiovascular disease, and the intersection of cancer and heart disease. His holistic and comprehensive treatment approach utilizes the most up-to-date imaging, lifestyle changes, and evidence-based medical therapies to prevent, diagnose, and treat cardiovascular diseases.
He has particular expertise in cardio-oncology and cardiac amyloidosis, completing additional training at Washington University School of Medicine. During his training sponsored in part by the National Amyloidosis Foundation, he gained extensive experience caring for cancer patients at the Siteman Cancer Center, working closely with oncologists to prevent and manage heart conditions related to cancer therapies as well as ATTR and AL Amyloidosis. For patients with cardiac amyloidosis, he actively explores early clinical diagnosis and ensures they receive optimal, evidence-based treatment and clinical trial opportunities.
Dr. Qamer completed his medical degree and his internal medicine residency at Georgetown University Hospital, where he received multiple awards, including the Edward Tsou, M.D. Medical Humanities Award, the Kandavelan Viswalingham award for clinical excellence, and first place at the 2019 Internal Medicine Research Day. He then pursued a cardiovascular disease fellowship at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington Hospital Center, and the Department of Veterans Affairs, focusing on general cardiology, cardiac critical care, and echocardiography. Following his general cardiology training, Dr. Qamer completed a dedicated advanced fellowship in cardio-oncology and amyloidosis at the Washington University School of Medicine, sponsored by the National Amyloidosis Foundation.
After completing his advanced fellowship, Dr. Qamer stayed on as faculty at the Washington University School of Medicine as an Assistant Professor within the Division of Cardiology. He had a dual appointment within the Department of Medicine and the Siteman Cancer Center. He was awarded the Charles Reiss Award for excellence in teaching by the cardiology fellows for the 2024-2025 academic year. He was also a sub-investigator for multiple amyloidosis clinical trials and helped co-direct the biannual Washington University Amyloidosis Conference.
Philosophy of Care
“It is my privilege to care for patients suffering from cardiovascular disorders and cancer. I strive to do what is best for them and their heart health to help them receive their cancer treatment. My patients know that I take the time to listen and thoroughly understand their concerns and issues.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Breathing
- Abnormal Heart Rhythm
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Acute Endocarditis
- Acute Ischemic Heart Diseases
- Acute Myocardial Infarction
- Amyloidosis
- Angina
- Angina Pectoris
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Regurgitation
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Arrhythmia
- Artery Disorders
- Atherosclerosis
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Atrial Flutter
- Atrioventricular Block
- Bradycardia
- Cardiac Arrest
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Cardiac Murmurs
- Cardiac Sarcoidosis
- Cardiac Tamponade
- Cardiomyopathy
- Cerebrovascular Diseases
- Chest Pain
- Cocaine Related Disorders
- Complications Of Cardiac And Vascular Prosthetic Devices
- Complications Of Procedures
- Congenital Malformations Of Great Arteries
- Congenital Malformations Of Heart
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Coronary Artery Spasm
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Disorders Of Autonomic Nervous System
- Disorders Of Lipoprotein Metabolism And Lipidemias
- Dyspnea On Exertion
- Heart Attack
- Heart Block
- Heart Disease
- Heart Disease In Women
- Heart Murmur
- Heart Palpitations
- High Blood Pressure
- High Cholesterol
- Hypertension
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
- Hypotension
- Irregular Heartbeat
- Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
- Ischemic Heart Disease
- Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
- Long Term Drug Therapy
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Prolapse
- Myocardial Infarction
- Myocarditis
- Palpitations
- Pericardium Diseases
- Peripheral Artery Disease
- Peripheral Vascular Diseases
- Presence Of Cardiac And Vascular Implants
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Heart Disease
- Rheumatic Heart Disease
- Sarcoidosis
- Shortness Of Breath
- Sick Sinus Syndrome
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Syncope
- Tachycardia
- Transient Cerebral Ischemic Attacks
- Tricuspid Stenosis
- Venous Embolism
- Ventricular Arrhythmia
- Ventricular Fibrillation
- Ventricular Septal Defect
- Ventricular Tachycardia
Procedures I perform
- Ablation For Atrial Fibrillation
- Angioplasty
- Atherectomy
- Atrial Fibrillation Ablation
- Atrial Septal Defect Closure
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Cardiac Angioplasty
- Cardiac Biopsy
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
- Cardiovascular Disease Screening
- Cardioversion
- Cholesterol Screening
- Coronary Angioplasty
- Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
- Coronary Artery Disease Management
- Coronary Artery Disease Treatment
- Coronary Artery Stenting
- Coronary Stenting
- Electrocardiogram
- Electrophysiology Study
- Event Monitoring
- Exercise Stress Test
- Extended Ecg Analysis
- External Electrocardiographic Recording
- Heart Biopsy
- Heart Failure Management
- Heart Failure Treatment
- Heart Murmur Treatment
- Heart Rhythm Monitoring
- Holter Monitoring
- Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator
- Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
- Implantable Loop Recorder
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
- Intravascular Ultrasound
- Lipid Profile
- Myocardial Infarction Treatment
- Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
- Nuclear Stress Test
- Pacemaker Interrogation
- Palpitation Treatment
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
- Permanent Pacemaker Insertion
- Preventive Cardiology
- Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
- Pulmonary Valve Replacement
- Pulmonary Vein Isolation
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Renal Artery Stenting
- Stent Placement
- Stress Test
- Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT) Ablation
- Syncope Treatment
- Tilt Table Test
- Transesophageal Echocardiography
- Transthoracic Echocardiography
- Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- IH-POS
- Medicare FFS
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- United Student Resources
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Network OA
- CIGNA PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- IH-POS Plus
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Beech Street PPO
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- IH-Indemnity
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Aetna HMO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- IH-HMO
- OA Plus
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- HighMark
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Aetna Basic
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- BlueChoice Open Access
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- IH-Network Only Plus
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- TRICARE for Life East
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- CareFirst NASCO
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- IH-EPO Plus
- Choice POS II
- First Health PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Choice POS
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- IH-Open POS Plus
- CIGNA Indemnity
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Optimum Choice
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Employee Health Plan
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- First Health PPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- TRICARE East Select
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- CIGNA EPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice
- UHC Passport
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- CareFirst Administrators
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Choice POS II Open Access
- IH-Open POS II
- CareFirst EPO
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- POS OA
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- IH-Open HMO Option
- Navigate
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Sentara Health
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Choice Fund PPO
- Aetna Classic 3500
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- IH-Open HMO
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Tricare Reserve Select
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Medicare Direct
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- TRICARE East Prime
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- IH-PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
Fellowship: Georgetown University School of Medicine GME (2022)
Residency: Georgetown University School of Medicine GME (2019)
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine (2016)