We are a dynamic group of physicians and executives whose goal is advancing the prevention of heart disease. We are committed to providing quality cardiovascular services that meets your needs. Universal Cardiac Solutions team Include the following:

Bassam Al-Joundi, MD, FACC                                  

His credentials include:

• American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology & Nuclear Cardiology.

• Certified by International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners as cardiac device specialist.

• Licensed in the states of Missouri & Illinois.

• Member of the following associations: American College of Cardiology, Heart Rhythm Society, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology.

• Assistant professor of internal medicine cardiology division at Saint Louis University.

• Director of cath lab at Des Peres hospital (part of Tenet Healthcare network).

• Provides physician advisory services to Des Peres hospital and Saint Anthony's Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri. 

• Serves as Principal Investigator of several worldwide clinical research trials. 

• Maintains professional practice in Missouri and Illinois (Gateway Cardiology) & performs non-vasive, invasive and interventional services as well as pacer and AICD implants.  

Nizar Assi, MD, FACC

His credentials include:

• American Board of Cardiovascular disease, Nuclear Cardiology & Interventional Cardiology.

• Certified by International Board of Heart Rhythm Examiners as cardiac device specialist.

• Licensed in the states of Missouri & Illinois.

• Member of the following associations: American College of Cardiology, Heart Rhythm Society, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology.St. Louis Metropolitan Medical Society.

• Assistant professor of internal medicine cardiology division at Saint Louis University.

• Provides physician advisory services to Des Peres hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. 
• Serves as Principal Investigator of several worldwide clinical research trials. 

• Maintains professional practice in Missouri and Illinois (Gateway Cardiology) & performs non-vasive, invasive and interventional services as well as pacer and AICD implants.  

Liwa Younis, MD, PHD, FACC

His credentials include:

• American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, & Nuclear Cardiology.

• Licensed in the states of Missouri & Illinois.

• Member of the following associations: American College of Cardiology, St. Louis Metropolitan Medical Society.

• Assistant professor of internal medicine cardiology division at Saint Louis University.

• Provides physician advisory services to Des Peres hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. 

• Serves as Principal Investigator of several worldwide clinical research trials. 

• Maintains professional practice in Missouri and Illinois (Gateway Cardiology) & performs non-vasive, invasive and services.  

Tammam Al-Joundi, MD, FACC

His credentials include:

Gus Assi

His credentials include:

• Bacholer Degree in Accounting and Finance.
• Founder and CEO of Universal Cardiac Solutions.
• Worked previously as a consultant and auditor for Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu in UAE.
• Manages and oversees a cardiology practice in the states of Missouri and Illinois.
• Design, plan and implement accreditation process of nuclear cardiology labs, echo labs, and vascular labs.
• Implementation of medical practice management applications and electronic medical records including all electronic interfaces for lab, prescriptions and data clearing houses.
• Actively invloved in the arrangement and setup of outpatient cardiac cath labs. 
• Design and Implement outreach diagnostic testing programs.
• Member of Medical Group Management Association, MedAxiom, & Cardiology Advocacy Alliance. 

 We firmly believe that excellence is achieved through dedication, education and technology. That is why our team is actively involved in worldwide  research programs and continues to stay well versed with the  latest medical advancements and cutting edge technology. Our leadership in the cardiolovascular specialty coupled with our high level of experience allows  us to offer high–quality cardiac care programs that promote  both quality and growth.