Dr. Simone Nader, MD

Dr. Simone Nader, MD is a Cardiology specialist dedicated to empowering patients with proactive, comprehensive Cardiovascular care at her clinic in Jacksonville, FL. Registered with The Florida Board of Medicine and practicing under Florida Statutes, Title XXXII, Chapter 458 (Medical Practice), she is deeply committed to partnering with patients to build a personalized strategy for preventing heart disease and stroke. Your cardiologist is your primary partner in preventing heart disease and stroke, collaborating with you to create a long-term health plan, coordinate essential screenings, and manage cardiovascular risk factors for a lifetime of wellness. She serves all ages, focusing on proactive health and risk reduction, and is dedicated to helping you understand and manage your cardiovascular health. Please call (904) 493-8001 to confirm if she is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Simone Nader, MD is a cardiologist in Jacksonville, FL with over 35 years of experience in the medical field. With a wealth of clinical knowledge and compassionate care, she brings a wealth of experience in Heart Conditions and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions to her patients and their families. Dr. Nader graduated from the University of Utah / Health Sciences Center in 1988, and is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville and Baptist Medical Center Beaches. She is committed to collaborative, evidence-based medicine, creating a supportive environment where patients feel empowered to take an active role in their long-term health. She is accepting telehealth appointments and offers consultations in Portuguese.

A key part of the WePrevent mission is building your personalized prevention roadmap. Dr. Simone Nader is a vital partner in this journey, focusing on proactive strategies to protect and enhance your long-term health.

By working together, you and Dr. Simone Nader can create a clear, actionable plan to address your unique risk factors and health goals.

A proactive approach to health involves understanding and managing potential risks. Dr. Simone Nader provides expert care for a range of conditions, focusing on early detection and effective management to support your long-term wellness. Common areas of focus include:

• Cardiomegaly: Early detection of cardiomegaly through regular checkups is vital because it can be a warning sign of other heart problems, enabling timely treatment and better heart health outcomes.
• Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease: Managing risk factors like high blood pressure and heart infections is crucial in preventing or slowing the progression of nonrheumatic tricuspid disease.
• Sinus Bradycardia: Sinus bradycardia is a condition where your heart beats slower than normal; addressing this through early detection and appropriate treatment helps prevent potential health problems.
• Secondary Renovascular Hypertension: Regular checkups and blood pressure monitoring are important for identifying renovascular hypertension, a condition where narrowed kidney arteries elevate blood pressure and threaten heart health.
• Benign Heart Tumors: Benign heart tumors, although usually not life-threatening, can sometimes cause symptoms and require monitoring to prevent them from impacting your heart's function.
• Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz: Mobitz type 2 heart block is a rhythm problem where your heart's electrical signals don't always reach the lower chambers efficiently, highlighting the importance of regular heart check-ups to catch and manage this condition before it causes serious complications.
• Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA): Preventing a potentially fatal event, regular checkups help detect abdominal aortic aneurysms, a weakening of the aorta that, if left untreated, can rupture.
• Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Managing coronary artery disease effectively through healthy habits and prescribed treatments helps prevent further artery blockage, reducing the likelihood of future cardiovascular events.
• Mitral Valve Regurgitation: Mitral valve regurgitation, a condition where your heart's mitral valve doesn't close tightly, can be managed to prevent serious heart problems later on.
• Aortic Valve Disease: Managing aortic valve disease involves proactive steps to control its progression, reducing your risk of stroke or other cardiovascular events.
• Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): Preventing DVT involves understanding your risk factors, such as prolonged immobility or surgery, and taking steps to reduce them, ensuring early detection and effective management to avoid severe complications.
• Pericardial Disease: Pericardial disease involves inflammation or infection of the sac surrounding your heart, and early detection through regular checkups can help prevent serious complications.

This list highlights some common health concerns and is for informational purposes only. The best way to understand your personal health and create a prevention plan is to schedule a consultation. Accurate diagnosis and personalized treatment plans are developed based on individual patient evaluations.

Taking proactive steps is central to long-term health. Dr. Simone Nader offers a range of key preventive screenings and services designed to provide crucial insights into your health and support your well-being:

• Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment: Take a proactive step towards a healthier heart by undergoing a structural heart disease evaluation to detect potential problems early and prevent serious complications.
• Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging: Cardiac myocardial perfusion imaging is a non-invasive scan that helps doctors assess how well blood flows to your heart muscle, allowing for early detection of potential heart problems and preventing future heart attacks or strokes.
• Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test: To help prevent heart attacks and strokes, this test uses medication and imaging to assess your heart's response to stress, helping identify blockages or other issues that need attention.
• Thrombolysis: Protecting your heart and brain requires immediate action if a blood clot blocks an artery. Thrombolysis is a time-sensitive treatment that dissolves these clots, preventing permanent damage.
• Cardioversion: Cardioversion is a procedure that uses electrical shocks to restore a normal heart rhythm, helping prevent strokes and other complications from irregular heartbeats.
• Peripheral Artery Catheterization: This procedure helps screen for potential blockages in your leg and foot arteries, allowing doctors to take steps to improve your circulation and reduce your risk of future complications.
• Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest: To ensure your heart's health, a cardiac MRI provides detailed images to help assess its structure and function, facilitating early diagnosis and the prevention of cardiovascular disease.
• Tilt Table Testing: As a diagnostic tool, tilt table testing can reveal whether heart-related issues are contributing to your symptoms, leading to early intervention and improved cardiovascular health.
• Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test: A dobutamine thallium stress test helps your doctor assess your heart's ability to handle increased workload, identifying potential blockages that could lead to heart attack or stroke.
• Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography): Cardiac catheterization allows doctors to accurately assess the health of your coronary arteries, helping prevent future heart attacks and strokes by enabling early detection of blockages and enabling appropriate treatment.
• Cardiovascular Stress Test: Take a proactive step towards heart health with a cardiovascular stress test; it checks how well your heart functions during physical activity to identify hidden risks of heart disease or stroke.
• Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography: A vascular duplex ultrasound and plethysmography is a painless test that uses sound waves to check the health of your blood vessels, helping detect potential problems early and prevent serious complications like heart disease or stroke.

Service availability can change, and not all services listed may be appropriate for every patient. For a comprehensive understanding of all available services and to create your personalized screening plan, please schedule a consultation.

All medical services are provided in accordance with the standard scope of practice for Cardiology in Florida.

Dr. Simone Nader is dedicated to partnering with Caregivers to achieve their unique health objectives. The following examples illustrate how a proactive approach can make a tangible difference in a Patient's life:

• By scheduling consistent checkups and following a personalized plan, a patient proactively identified potential cardiomegaly, enabling timely intervention and significantly reducing their risk of future heart issues. This proactive approach provided the patient with peace of mind and a clearer path toward optimal heart health.
• By diligently managing blood pressure and heart health, a patient significantly reduced the risk factors associated with nonrheumatic tricuspid disease, achieving lasting peace of mind.

These scenarios are illustrative examples of positive health outcomes. Individual results may vary and depend on many factors specific to each patient. She will work with you to define and achieve your personal health goals.

Here are answers to some common questions about proactive Cardiovascular care with Dr. Simone Nader:

What is a Cardiologist, and when should I see one?

A cardiologist is a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels. You should see a cardiologist if you experience symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath, have a family history of heart disease, or have risk factors like high blood pressure or high cholesterol that require expert management.

What can I expect during my first visit with Dr. Simone Nader?

Your first visit with Dr. Nader will be a comprehensive cardiovascular assessment. We will review your medical and family history, perform a physical exam, and obtain an EKG. We will also discuss lifestyle and risk factors to create a personalized heart health plan for you.

What are the most important things I can do to prevent a heart attack?

Taking control of your cardiovascular health is achievable. Knowing and managing your blood pressure and cholesterol, not smoking, regular physical activity, and a heart-healthy diet are key steps. These proactive choices empower you to significantly reduce your risk of a heart attack.

What is a cardiac ablation procedure?

Cardiac ablation is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat certain types of fast heart rhythms. A specialist uses catheters to locate and eliminate the problematic heart tissue using heat or cold energy, often resolving the arrhythmia.

What is the difference between 'good' (HDL) and 'bad' (LDL) cholesterol?

Good" (HDL) cholesterol is helpful, removing "bad" (LDL) cholesterol from your body. "Bad" cholesterol can build up plaque in your arteries, potentially leading to blockages. Dr. Nader helps manage both types to prevent heart disease.

What is a heart murmur?

A heart murmur is an extra sound heard when listening to the heart. Many murmurs are innocent and harmless; however, Dr. Nader is an expert at determining the cause, often using an echocardiogram to see if the murmur is related to a heart valve problem that needs monitoring or treatment.

What is a calcium score screening?

A calcium score screening is a special CT scan of the heart that measures the amount of calcified plaque in the coronary arteries. It's a powerful preventive tool to help Dr. Nader better understand your future risk of a heart attack and guide the intensity of your prevention strategy.

What is heart failure?

Heart failure means the heart isn't pumping blood as efficiently as it should, not that it has stopped working. It's a chronic condition, but manageable. Dr. Nader uses medications and lifestyle changes to improve heart function and reduce symptoms like shortness of breath and swelling.

14546 Old Saint Augustine Rd Ste 201
Jacksonville FL 32258
Phone: (904) 493-8001

Dr. Simone Nader, MD is regulated by the Florida Statutes, Title XXXII, Chapter 458 (Medical Practice) in Florida and is licensed by The Florida Board of Medicine.

National Provider Identifier (NPI): 1922075134

Registration can typically be verified through The Florida Board of Medicine website or by direct inquiry.

The information on this profile, provided by weprevent.org, is for general informational purposes and to help you connect with preventive health partners. It does not constitute direct medical advice from the physician named. Cardiology like Dr. Simone Nader are skilled in helping patients create proactive health plans. For urgent or life-threatening emergencies, please call 911 or visit the nearest emergency department. It is always recommended to maintain open communication with your cardiology about all aspects of your health and your personalized prevention plan.