Cardiology

Wayne Memorial Hospital offers an array of cardiology services, including:

Cardiology – physician services 

Testing Services: EKG, Holter Monitoring, Stress Testing, Echocardiogram and TEE

Heart & Vascular Center    Cardiac Catheterization & PCI | Wayne Memorial Hospital (wmh.org)

Chest Pain Center              Chest Pain Center – Wayne Memorial Hospital (wmh.org)

Cardiac Rehabilitation       Cardiac Rehabilitation | Wayne Memorial Hospital (wmh.org)

Additional Locations

Barnes Kasson Hospital 

2872 Turnpike St, Susquehanna, PA 

570-6161-WMH

Wayne Memorial Mid-Valley Campus

1400 Main St, Peckville, PA

570-6161-WMH

Haitham Abughnia, MD, MSc

Board Certified Cardiologist

Dr. Haitham Abughnia is a board-certified cardiologist with extensive training in cardiovascular disease, internal medicine, nuclear cardiology, and echocardiography. He earned his Master of Science in Cardiology and Diploma in Clinical Cardiology from Imperial College, University of London, and his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Al-Fateh Medical School. With more than a decade of experience in patient care, Dr. Abughnia has served as a cardiologist and attending physician with North Penn Cardiovascular Specialists since 2013. He is also a dedicated educator, serving as volunteer faculty for The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education, where he trains future cardiologists. Dr. Abughnia is now seeing patients at both Mid Valley Campus and Barnes-Kasson Hospital, providing compassionate, expert care to help patients manage and prevent heart disease close to home.

Samir Pancholy, MD, FAHA, FACC, FFCAI

Interventional Cardiologist

Dr. Samir B. Pancholy is a nationally recognized interventional cardiologist and the President of North Penn Cardiovascular Specialists in NEPA. With more than three decades of experience, he brings advanced expertise in cardiovascular care, specializing in interventional procedures and innovative transradial techniques. Dr. Pancholy also serves as Program Director of the Cardiovascular Diseases Fellowship at The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education and is an Associate Professor of Medicine at The Commonwealth Medical College. A leader in his field, Dr. Pancholy has been honored with numerous awards, invited to speak at major national and international cardiology conferences, and has authored extensive research that has helped shape modern interventional cardiology. His work includes participation in landmark clinical trials, contributions to textbooks and guidelines, and editorial roles with respected medical journals. Patients benefit from Dr. Pancholy’s commitment to evidence-based care, clinical innovation, and compassionate treatment. His dedication to education, research, and patient outcomes continues to elevate cardiovascular care and prevent heart disease close to home.

Joseph Laureti, DO

Board Certified General Cardiologist

Dr. Joseph Laureti is a highly skilled, board-certified cardiologist who brings over 16 years of experience to his practice at Wayne Memorial Hospital. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, demonstrating his commitment to the highest standards of cardiac care. Dr. Laureti offers patients comprehensive cardiac care, including a full range of diagnostic testing options. Dr. Laureti performs and oversees echocardiograms, Holter monitoring, stress tests, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), and nuclear cardiac scanning. He provides both office visits and follow-up appointments at the Wayne Memorial Physician Specialty Clinic, ensuring continuity of care for his patients. After receiving his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr. Laureti completed his postgraduate training in Cardiovascular Disease at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. Before joining Wayne Memorial in 2021, he honed his expertise in prominent healthcare systems throughout the Lehigh Valley and southern Pennsylvania, including Reading, Easton, and Allentown. His depth of experience makes him a valuable asset to the cardiology team.

Muhammad Dogar, MD

Board Certified Cardiologist

Muhammad Dogar is a board-certified interventional cardiologist serving patients in NEPA. He brings extensive training from SUNY Stony Brook and SUNY Downstate Medical Center, along with more than a decade of clinical experience in internal medicine, cardiology, and advanced interventional procedures. His background includes high-volume coronary work, heart failure research, and leadership roles in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs. Dr. Dogar is experienced in a full spectrum of interventional cardiology procedures. Dedicated to providing timely, evidence based, and compassionate cardiovascular care, Dr. Dogar combines strong clinical judgment with advanced procedural expertise. His active licenses in Pennsylvania and New York, along with multiple ABIM board certifications and echocardiography credentials, reflect his commitment to excellence and continual advancement in the field of interventional cardiology.

Lori Jordan, CRNP, CHFN

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner

Master’s degree in Nursing as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner, College Misericordia, Dallas, PA. Certified as a Congestive Heart Failure Nurse Lori Jordan, CRNP, CHFN, has been a nurse practitioner since 2003. Although her main area of focus has been cardiology, she also specialized in dialysis and critical care. Nurse practitioners are advanced practice providers who diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions, perform physical exams, as well as order and interpret laboratory and radiological studies. Under the supervision of Wayne Memorial’s team of board-certified general and interventional cardiologists, Lori sees outpatients at the hospital’s Physician Specialty Clinic. Prior to joining Wayne Memorial in 2022, Lori held positions with cardiology practices in the Wilkes-Barre, Pittston and Clarks Summit areas.

Emily Byers, PA-C

Certified Physician Assistant

Emily E. Byers, PA-C, is an experienced Physician Assistant with a strong background in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery. A graduate of Marywood University’s Physician Assistant program, she has completed extensive clinical training across multiple specialties, including emergency medicine, critical care, vascular surgery, and thoracic surgery. Her early training with Geisinger helped shape her comprehensive, patient-focused approach to care. Emily has spent much of her career serving patients in both cardiothoracic surgery and cardiology, most recently as Chief Physician Assistant at North Penn Cardiovascular Specialists. Her work includes conducting detailed evaluations, managing complex cardiac cases, assisting in advanced procedures, coordinating post-operative care, and guiding patients through testing, treatment plans, and long-term management. She is also experienced in REMS program management for specialized cardiac medications and serves as a preceptor for PA students. Emily brings strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a passion for guiding patients through every stage of their cardiac health journey. She maintains certification through the NCCPA and holds advanced training in ACLS, BLS, and Da Vinci Xi first-assist techniques.

Wayne Memorial is excited to welcome Cardiologists Dr. Samir Pancholy and Dr. Haitham Abughnia to our Wayne Memorial Physician Specialty Clinic. 

With Dr. Samir Pancholy and Dr. Haitham Abughnia joining the WMH Team, we’re experiencing high call volumes. Please see instructions below to establish care.

To transfer your medical records to Wayne Memorial:

Paper Option:

You can download and print this form (Download here).

Abughnia Authorization to Obtain PHI 2025

Pancholy Authorization to Obtain PHI 2025

Electronic Option, click below:

Or contact your previous provider directly to complete an Authorization To Obtain PHI Form

To schedule appointments:

Established Patients of Dr. Samir Pancholy call 570-253-8601, and Dr. Haitham Abughnia call 570-291-7242

New Patient: 570-6161-WMH

Please note that Wayne Memorial Hospital has not acquired their private practices. These physicians are joining our Wayne Memorial medical team to continue providing excellent care to our community.

Cardiology Physician Services

Physician Specialty Clinic

4th Floor – Wayne Memorial Hospital

601 Park Street, Honesdale, PA 18431

PH: 570-253-8601   Fax: 570-253-8348

Honesdale Cardiology offers general and interventional cardiology services to patients over age 17. Our board-certified cardiologists perform comprehensive examinations, consultation, diagnosis and treatment of cardiac disease. Cardiac catheterization procedures are performed by board certified interventional cardiologists.

Both diagnostic and therapeutic treatments, including Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) or angioplasty with stenting are conducted at the Heart and Vascular Center at Wayne Memorial Hospital, a state-of-the-art cardiac catheterization lab located at 601 Park Street in Honesdale.

Echocardiogram (ECHO) – An Echocardiogram, also called an echo, is a test that uses ultrasound (high-frequency sound that cannot be heard by the human ear) to create images of the heart. It is a safe and painless test that helps doctors diagnose many kinds of heart problems. Adult and pediatric echocardiograms are performed in our Cardiology Department. ECHO’s are also available at our Mid-Valley Campus.

Routine Stress Test – A routine stress test, EKG electrodes will be attached to your chest. This will allow the physician to monitor your heart rate before, during, and after exercise. A blood pressure cuff will be placed on your arm to monitor your blood pressure. You will be walking on a treadmill, very similar to a treadmill used at a gym. Exercising will begin slowly, and the pace may increase. As you exercise, your heart rate and blood pressure will change. This is normal, and you are closely monitored throughout the exam.

Myoview and Lexiscan Stress Tests – You will begin this stress test in the Nuclear Medicine Department. This test involves an injection of Myoview, which is a radioactive heart isotope; this will allow the technician to be able to take views of your heart. The pictures will show if there is an inadequate blood supply to the heart, usually caused by narrowed or partially blocked arteries. When the coronary arteries are blocked or narrowed, the heart muscle may not get enough oxygen during exercise. This often results in symptoms of angina (chest pain) and abnormal changes on the EKG. Some people are unable to exercise on a treadmill; in these cases, your doctor may decide to use a pharmacological stress agent to simulate the effect of exercise on your heart. These drugs are injected through an IV. The total test time may vary from three to four hours.

Electrocardiogram (EKG/ECG) – An EKG is done to establish conduction, magnitude, and duration of the electrical activity of the heart. This is a five-minute procedure.

Besides Wayne Memorial Hospital, EKGs are also available at:

• Wayne Memorial Outpatient Center – Carbondale.

150 Brooklyn St., Carbondale, PA 18407  (570) 282-1637

Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Adults only

Holter Monitor – Holter Monitoring is a continuous recording of your heart rhythm, usually 24 hours, while the patient goes about their daily activities. It is used to detect arrhythmias; assess recurrent symptoms, such as dizziness, palpitations, chest pain, or fainting spells; and evaluate the efficiency of anti-arrhythmic treatments, such as medications and pacemakers.

Electroencephalograph (EEG) – An electroencephalograph is indicated for use in the assessment of a patient when a physician suspects a neurological disorder, such as a seizure disorder, CVA’s or syncopal episodes.

Heart & Vascular Center