Board Certification
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American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Interventional Cardiology)
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Patient Rating
Patients consistently describe Dr. Tandar as compassionate, caring, and highly knowledgeable. Commenters note that he listens attentively, explains diagnoses and treatment plans clearly, and helps them feel comfortable and informed. Many highlight his responsiveness, thoroughness, and emotional intelligence, as well as strong communication and follow-up from his team. Overall feedback emphasizes confidence in his clinical skill and personable bedside manner.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Internal Medicine
-Professor (Clinical) |
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| Academic Divisions |
Cardiovascular Medicine
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Cardiovascular Disease)
American Board of Internal Medicine (Sub: Interventional Cardiology)
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Education history
| Fellowship | Interventional Cardiology/Peripheral Interventional Training - University of Utah-LDS Hospital | Fellow |
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| Fellowship | Cardiology - University of Utah, Department of Medicine | Fellow |
| Internship | St Vincent Hospital, Worcester Medical Center | Intern |
| Residency | Internal Medicine - Saint Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center-University of Massachusetts | Resident |
| Fellowship | Honorary Fellow, Surgery - National University Hospital | Fellow |
| Professional Medical | Medicine - Sriwijaya University | M.D. |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Schfer M, Glotzbach JP, Sharma V, Tandar A, Welt FG, L Goodwin M, Smego D, Selzman CH, Pereira SJ (2025). Aortic shape and diameter variations are predictive of short-term complications in transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging, 41(5), 955-965.
- Munir B Muhammad, Tan Z, Pun H P, Wang Y, Tandar A, Darden D, Hsu C J, Friedman D, Curtis J, Freeman V J (2024). Association of Chronic Kidney Disease and Kidney Failure with Replacement Therapy with Procedural and Long-Term Outcomes after First Generation Watchman Devices: Insight from the NCDR LAAO Registry. Heart Rhythm.
- Munir MB, Tan Z, Pun PH, Wang Y, Tandar A, Darden D, Hsu JC, Friedman DJ, Curtis J, Freeman JV (2024). Association of chronic kidney disease and kidney failure with replacement therapy with procedural and long-term outcomes after first-generation Watchman device: Insights from the NCDR LAAO Registry. Heart Rhythm.
- Belt H, Enakpene EO, Jensen JL, Moe AP, Carveth H, Cahill BC, Hatton N, Liou TG, Tandar A (2024). Patent Foramen Ovale and Oxygenation in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis. Respiration, 1-16.
- Steinberg BA, Tandar A, Whitehead KJ (2024). Helix-fixed leadless pacemaker implantation through a valve-in-valve tricuspid prosthesis via the femoral approach. J Interv Card Electrophysiol, 67(5), 915-917.
- Benck KN, Nesbitt K, Dranow E, Glotzbach JP, Tandar A, Pereira SJ (2024). Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Improves Quality of Life and Ventricular Function With Low-Flow/Low-Gradient Aortic Stenosis. J Soc Cardiovasc Angiogr Interv, 3(3 Pt A).
- Marashly Q, Taleb I, Kyriakopoulos CP, Dranow E, Jones TL, Tandar A, Overton SD, Tonna JE, Stoddard K, Wever-Pinzon O, Kemeyou L, Koliopoulou AG, Shah KS, Nourian K, Richins TJ, Burnham TS, Welt FG, McKellar SH, Nativi-Nicolau J, Drakos SG (2021). Predicting mortality in cardiogenic shock secondary to ACS requiring short-term mechanical circulatory support: The ACS-MCS score. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv, 98(7), 1275-1284.
- Jones TL, Gowani SA, Abraham A, Sharma V, Glotzbach J, Morgan D, Welt FGP, Tandar A (2020). Trans-Septal Puncture Through Gore® Cardioform Septal Occluder Device - Step by Step Approach. Cardiovasc Revasc Med, 23, 91-93.
- Tandar A, Sharma V, Ibrahim M, Jones T, Morgan D, Montzingo C, Lee J, Birgenheier N, Silverton N, Abraham A, Welt FGP, Glotzbach JP (2021). Preventing or Minimizing Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement. J Invasive Cardiol, 33(1), E32-E39.
- Taleb L, Koliopoulou AG, Tandar A, Tonna JE, Villela MA, Overton SD, Welt F, Stehlik JGilbert EM, Nativi-Nicolau J, Wever-Pinzon O, Selzman CH, McKellar SH, Fang JC, Drakos SG (2019). Shock Team Approach in Refractory Cardiogenic Shock Requiring Short-Term Mechanical Circulatory Support: A Proof of Concept . Circulation, 140, 98-100.
Case Report
- Jones TL, Sharma V, Glotzbach JP, Welt FGP, Tandar A (2020). Is timing everything? Bioprosthetic valve fracture in valve-in-valve TAVR. J Card Surg, 35(11), 3242-3243.
Editorial
- Sturm RC, Harrison J, Tandar A (2021). Frailty and TAVR-Is this the hard-to-define glass ceiling? Cardiovasc Revasc Med, 34, 61-62.
- Tandar A, Catino A, Sharma V (2020). Aortic Stenosis and Malignancy-A Shift in Trajectory: Management of Aortic Stenosis in Cancer Patients. Cardiovasc Revasc Med, 23, 66-67.
Abstract
- Tandar A, Nielsen J, Whisenant BK (2020). Left Atrial Appendage Closure Review: Addressing Unmet Needs of AF Mediated Stroke Prevention with Evolving Science [Abstract].
I would not recommend him to others.
Professional and compassionate.
great doctor!
Dr Tandar is an excellent physician and has provided health care for me since 2021. His notoriety has caused him to be very busy however he makes time and has gone above and beyond in order to assist me. His personal knowledge and team are amazing ! He has surrounded himself with an excellent support group which is interactive and available to answer any and all questions and/or forward questions to him or often Tamila Johnson who respond very quickly. While I live 5 hours away from his offices he has and will continue to be my primary resource for heart health care.
Dr. Tandar seemed to be very concerned of my condition. He was very thorough. He listened to everything I had to say.
Deeply grateful to Dr. Tandar for his impeccable care and concern for his patients. Exemplary possession of emotional intelligence which includes empathy, kindness and communication skills. His knowledge and technical skills along with communitarian experties and follow up are simply extraordinary. Thank you Dr. Tandar!
Anwar Tandar, MD and His Entire Team are Professional, Knowledgeable, Caring and Friendly (O_O) Highly Recommended to anyone (O)__(O)
Excellent bedside manner
I truly like dr tandar. He addressed some issues that I need to fix. He was very kind !!!!
Dr. Tandar is a very knowledgeable, compassionate, responds quickly to my text messages, listens to my concerns and questions, and takes the time to answer them. Comment made by [NAME REMOVED] [CONTACT REMOVED]. You can post it with my name.
Great Dr. Was telling me what was happening with my treatment
Dr. Tandar is a true gift to the University Health Care. His possession of emotional intelligence which includes empathy, positive bed side manners, caring attitude and effective communication skills along with exemplary clinical knowledge is second to none! Please take care of this incredible and caring provider. I go through your cumbersome and poorly designed parking garage and yet enthusiastic about seeing this great physician. He is always positive and has been an angle to keep me healthy and on my feet! Thank you Dr. Tandar! If he ever leaves so will a great number of patients like me!
I had an excellent visit with Dr. Tandar. He took the time to explain my condition and treatment plan in terms I could understand. He is very caring and thoughtful. I feel lucky to be his patient.
My first visit with Dr Tanner was positive and I felt he cared about my concern for the Watchman procedure.
Professional and very thorough explains everything so you can understand it
Amazing doctor, great diagnostico, great bedside manner.
Excellent and caring doctor
Dr. Tandar seems very knowledgeable and competent, while also personable. We just had a short meeting, but he left a very positive impression.
Dr. Tandar was incredibly kind and helpful. He addressed all of my concerns and explained everything completely. I feel lucky to have been under his care. Thank you.
Dr. Tandar was professional, efficient , explained things well and was on time!
DR TANDAR IS AN EXCELLENT SURGEON. HE IS RESPONSIVE TO QUESTIONS IN A MANNER THAT BUILDS CONFIDENCE IN HIS AND HIS TEAMS CAPABILITIES.
Doctor Tandar is a very positive person and he truly cares about his patients
Great doctor.!
Kind, compassionate and caring.
Very genuine. Very kind. He understood my problem and seemed very capable, experienced a N d knowledgeable to take care of it. We felt very good about our choice of surgeons.
Very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. He spent all the time we needed to answer our questions
He's been terrific in handling my situation
Nice fellow steady hands very intense which I like
Dr Tandar does a great job. Talks everything over with you. Gets it done on time and very well.
Very understanding, knowledgeable. Good bedside manners.
He knew his patients made them comfortable
He was concerned and wanted to take care of my issues.
I believe he is an exceptional Doctor. I've hole heartedly trusted him since meeting him
Dr. Tandar is truly a dedicated, compassionate, knowledgeable and caring provider at the U Heath Care. He is an exemplary physician that, besides his immense clinical expertise, he possesses emotional intelligence with fist rate attributes such as effective communication skills, compassion and care for all his patients. He is always there to answer any questions regarding the lab results and a true champion in answering all inquiries through my chart ! He is truly an exemplary human being with the heart of gold and the way he inspires and motivates me to embrace healthy habits and obtain a quality of life and good health are impressive. Boomers and traditional providers should learn from this great man that we are all in this together as humans and caring for all patients in pursuit of good health is what all other providers should aim at. Thank you Dr. Tandar, you are truly a gem. .
Dr. Tandar explained my options and potential outcomes so that I felt very informed to make the best decision for me.
Very good at communicating & a happy person to deal with
So happy there are doctors like Dr Tandar available in Rock Springs WY for those of us unable to travel.
Seems ok
He made sure I understood the next process of my treatment
Excellent. The best. That's all that need be said !
Dr. Tandar is awesome. He listened and explained everything. He even has a sense of humor, which I appreciate. Thanks for great care.
Dr. Tandar is a very kind man who explains the diagnosis and next steps so they can be understood. He answers questions and advises for future success.
Dr. Tandar was very courteous and professional. He made me feel better about the procedure. Dr. Tandar explained everything in perfect detail. He's a very good Doctor.
Dr Tandar was kind and caring during my visit which made my appointment relaxed and positive
Dr Tandar, is smart, compassionate and answered all of my questions. I feel really lucky to have such an excellent doctor caring for my heart.
Dr Tandar I would recommend he has been wonderful in addressing my medical situation.
Dr. Tandar is an asset to your institution. The most caring, compassionate, knowledgeable and dedicated provider, who truly sets an example for patient care. His possession of emotional intelligence, including bed side manners and follow up are incredible. Please take care of this highly respected and well-loved doctor by all patients. I have heard so many positive comments about this wonderful soul from those, whom I have recommend to your hospital. Please share my feedback with this incredible, exemplary, kind, caring and passionate provider. He is a gem! I am a better person, due to his incredible due diligence, attention to detail and follow up. Thank you for a first-rate care Dr. Tandar. Please never leave this hospital. You are irreplaceable!
Very nice dr.
I enjoyed working with him, he not only calmed me my husband as well
A very outstanding Doctor. Listen to you and makes you feel at ease.
Dr.Tandar is an excellent doctor you can trust. I was impressed.
He is very good at describing what the process will be and answered all of my questions and concerns.
He was wonderful and is helping me with my problem
Dr. Tandar is an exemplary provider and the most dedicated doctor at this hospital. He possesses incredible level of emotional intelligence and genuinely the most caring physician. Please take care of this incredible contributor.i am unable to express my gratitude to him fully.
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He was very informative and kind.
Made me understand what my procedure would involve
Very cool and informative explanations were useful so I could understand and I appreciate that
The Dr was kind, patient and asked good questions to get to a plan of action
He is a tremendous doctor and really shows concern for all my questions and concerns. Took unhurried time to explain the things I questioned.
He performed my heart valve replacement. I'm extremely happy with the result's. Definitely helped my quality of life from then on.
He exceeded my expectations for my upcoming procedure!