The Little Rock-based Arkansas Heart Hospital (AHH) recently announced the expansion of its team of cardiology specialists with the addition of Hamza Rayes, MD. The AHH medical team now includes 38 physicians representing 12 specialties.
Rayes specializes in coronary and peripheral interventions and is board-certified in cardiovascular medicine, critical care, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, peripheral vascular imaging and cardiac CT. He will treat patients at AHH clinics in Little Rock, North Little Rock and Harrison.
“We are proud to see our outstanding team of cardiology specialists grow with the addition of Dr. Rayes,” said AHH CEO Dr. Bruce Murphy. “His expertise in cardiology and his extensive background in research will ensure we continue to provide the highest quality cardiac care to our patients.”
Rayes earned his medical degree at the University of Tripoli Medical School in Libya and trained at Creighton University, Mayo Clinic and the University of Cincinnati. He completed his interventional cardiology fellowship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, during which he trained at Arkansas Heart Hospital.
Rayes is a member of many medical and scientific societies, including but not limited to the American College of Cardiology, American College of Physicians and Society of Critical Care Medicine. He has received several national and local awards such as the American Medical Association Physician’s Recognition Award and the Academic Excellence in Teaching Award. A renowned researcher, he has been cited in more than 130 research projects and publications.
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