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Sabrina Islam, MD, MPH

Sabrina Islam
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  • Associate Professor, Medicine, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Specialties

Cardiology

Distinctions
2025 Top Doctors by Philadelphia magazine
4.8
61 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
About Me
Ratings & Reviews
Publications
About Me
Clinical Interests
  • Preventive cardiology
  • Echocardiography
  • Nuclear cardiology
Research Interests
  • Cardiovascular epidemiology
  • Subclinical markers of cardiovascular disease
Education
  • Master of Public Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD
  • MD, BA-MD Program, State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY 
Training
  • Fellowship, Cardiology, Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
  • Residency, Internal Medicine, Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Board Certifications
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
Memberships
  • Fellow, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
  • Fellow, American College of Cardiology
  • American College of Physicians
  • American Heart Association
  • American Medical Students Association
  • Psi Chi Honor Society
  • The Phi Beta Kappa Society
  • Golden Key International Honour Society
Awards and Honors
  • Top Doctors, Cardiovascular Disease, Philadelphia magazine, 2023-2025
  • Presentation: “Implantation of a CardioMEMS Heart Failure System in Dextro-Transposition of the Great Vessels”
    • Second Place, Moderated Oral Presentation, Asia-Pacific Cardiovascular Intervention Symposium
    • First Place, Fellow Case Presentation, Drexel Internal Medicine Research Day
    • Honorable Mention, Outstanding Clinical Resident/Fellow Case Studies Poster, Drexel University Discovery Day
  • Presentation: “Risk Factors in Heart Failure” 
    • First Place, Outstanding Research Project, Drexel Internal Medicine Research Day
  • Presentation: “Subcutaneous ICD Implantation in a Patient with Chronic Lymphedema”
    • Honorable Mention, Outstanding Research Project, Drexel Internal Medicine Research Day
  • Joseph Collins Foundation Scholarship
  • Lee’s Laboratory Award, CUNY Brooklyn College Graduation
  • Psychology Departmental Award, CUNY Brooklyn College Graduation
  • Kappa Phi Club Award, CUNY Brooklyn College Graduation
  • Presidential Scholar, CUNY Brooklyn College
  • University Scholar, CUNY Brooklyn College
Ratings & Reviews

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn more about our Patient Experience Ratings.

Ratings Breakdown

Overall Care
4.8
Explained Things Clearly
4.9
Showed Courtesy & Respect
4.9
Discussed Treatment Options
4.8
Recommend Provider
4.8

Patient Comments

4.8 out of 5 (61 ratings, 12 comments)
03/04/2025

My cardiologist is excellent! She reviewed my results with me, discussed other depts records on my treatment recommended a test be done and asked if I was okay with it. I didn't have any issues!

01/28/2025

Excellent

01/07/2025

Sabrina Islam is a wonderful doctor.

12/23/2024

Dr. Islam was so professional & sweet. She showed a real concern from my health & wellbeing.

12/16/2024

Excellent communication with Doctor.

Offices

Office Locations

Temple Heart & Vascular Institute

3509 N. Broad St.

Boyer Pavilion, 4th Floor

Philadelphia, PA 19140

Phone: 800-836-7536

Publications
Publications

Cai, A, Islam S, Hankins S, Fischer W, Eisen H. Mechanical support devices in heart failure. A comprehensive review. Journal of Transplant. (Ahead of print 2017). 

Islam S, Patel C, Anusionwu O, Ledley G. Implantation of a CardioMEMS heart failure system in dextro-Transposition of the great vessels. Drexel Med Journal. 2016 Spring:10 (1): 60-1.

Hoosain J, Islam S, Liu L, Eisen H. Risk factors in patients with heart failure. Drexel Med Journal. 2015 Spring; 9(1): 6-7. 

Aktar S, Islam S, Chokshi P, Bastien C, Naggar I, Kamran H, Stewart M, Salciccioli L, Lazar J. Characterization of cardiac time intervals in real time assessment of left ventricular function and ventricular-arterial coupling in humans using an electronic stethoscope. Journal of Clinical Hypertension. 2012 May; 14(Supplement 1): 193. 

Pena JR, Lopez MA, Islam S, Weksler B, Szabo P, Molina K, Poveda JM. Titers of circulating antibodies to the heat shock protein 60 (anti-hsp60) increase in women in response to stressful life situations. Psychosomatic Medicine. 2011 Apr; 70(3): A96. 

Pena JR, Quintini AM, Islam S, Weksler B, Yelamo CA, Pina N, Romero EA, Poveda J. Titers of circulating antibodies to the heat shock protein 60 (anti-hsp60) increase in response to surgery after bone trauma, independent of psychosocial stress or gender. Psychosomatic Medicine. 2010 Apr; 72(3): A64. 

Pena JR, Quintini AM, Islam S, Weksler B, Poveda J. Integral approach of coronary artery disease with reference to circulating antibodies to hsp60. Psychosomatic Medicine. 2009 Apr; 71(3): A62. 

Pena JR, Quintini AM, Islam S, Weksler B. Psycho-existential factors in patients with coronary artery disease with reference to circulating antibodies to hsp60. Psychosomatic Medicine. 2008 Apr; 70(3): A78.