About Us

Chanukya Rama Dahagam, M.D., F.A.C.C., Pharm.D.

Chanukya Rama Dahagam, M.D., Pharm.D. is a ABIM Board Certified Cardiologist in Las Vegas, Nevada who first graduated from the University of Georgia, Athens, College of Pharmacy before attending Ross University School of Medicine where he earned his medical degree. Thereafter, he completed his residency training at MedStar Health Internal Medicine Residency Program in Baltimore, Maryland. From there, he moved to Las Vegas where he completed a Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Cardiology.

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Dr. Dahagam is also active in many professional organizations including the American College of Physicians (ACP) and is an active Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (ACC). He has published numerous articles in the field of cardiology throughout his medical career. When he is not serving his patients or educating the next generation of medical specialists, he pursues his hobbies in sports and traveling and cherishes his time with family and friends.

Parvine Sarah Rustamova M.D.

Parvine Sarah Rustamova M.D. is a licensed physician and American Board Certified in Internal Medicine. After completing her undergraduate education at University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), she earned her Professional Doctorate at Ross University School of Medicine. She balanced her professional training with volunteer work in the medical community, which included conducting free consultations and basic physical exams under the Family Physician Residency Program, working at select hospital emergency rooms, and more. 

Dr. Rustamova served as an Internal Medicine Resident Physician at the University of Nevada School of Medicine (UNSOM) before becoming one of Nevada's premiere hospital physicians. She is a credited contributor and researcher for numerous medical publications and upstanding member of the American College of Physicians. In her free time, she fulfills her passion for traveling, Russian classics, Impressionist Art, and spicy food. 

Joseph Ayat, M.D.

Joseph Ayat, M.D. is an accomplished board-certified cardiologist, physician, and published researcher. He served under the Tehran Faculty of Medicine at Azad University in Iran and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Nevada School of Medicine (UNSOM), before becoming Chief Resident at the end of his tenure. He subsequently joined the UNLV Cardiology Fellowship Program and is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and American Board of Cardiology and American Board of Interventional Cardiology.

Dr. Ayat has written numerous articles for international medical journals and has served as an experienced volunteer physician for international humanitarian organizations such as the Red Cross/Crescent Society. During his volunteer service, he diagnosed and treated critically ill patients, as well as victims of natural disasters. A fluent speaker in both English and Farsi, Dr. Ayat spends his free time enjoying sports and sushi.

Christopher Igtiben, M.D.

Christopher Igtiben, M.D. is a Hospitalist at Sound Physicians and Rural Physicians Group in Las Vegas, NV. He matriculated at the University of Miami, FL and obtained his Bachelor in Biology, then attained his Masters in Biomedical Sciences in Barry University, FL. He continued his education at Northumbria University, United Kingdom for his Diploma of Higher Education in Medical Sciences before graduating and earning his Professional Doctorate at St. George's University School of Medicine. 

Dr. Igtiben served his Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Nevada School of Medicine - Las Vegas (UNSOM) and is currently an active member of the American College of Physicians (ACP) and the Sepsis Committee at St. Rose San Martin Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Off work, he is an avid traveler and wine aficionado.