Cardiology & Pulmonology

Doctor April 9, 2024 Cardiology & Pulmonology

Heather Boaky-Wenzel, MD
Internal Medicine, Pulmonology

Heather Boakye-Wenzel, MD, assistant professor of internal medicine, grew up in Dallas-Ft. Worth, Texas, and graduated from the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) with a degree in biology. While at UTEP, she competed as a Division I soccer student-athlete.

Doctor April 8, 2024 Cardiology & Pulmonology

Jacqueline Choa, MD
Internal Medicine, Pulmonology

Born and raised in the Philippines, Jacqueline Choa, MD, is an assistant professor in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Department of Internal Medicine. After receiving her medical degree from the Cebu Institute of Medicine, Dr. Choa completed her internal medicine residency at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine. After her residency, she went to Tulane University to pursue a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care, following it up with an additional year of training in interventional pulmonology at the University of Utah.

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Rheumatology

Our rheumatology practice encompasses all aspects of rheumatology. The population we service is highly diverse, with significant numbers of patients of Native American/Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Asian as well as African ancestry. Particular clinical and research interests focus on disorders prevalent or serve muscle and lung disease, and patients requiring management of autoimmune disorders overlapping with rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or axial spondylitis. Patients are seen in the UNLV Health Internal Medicine Clinics; we also attend to hospitalized patients at University Medical Center of Southern Nevada needing inpatient rheumatology consultation.

1707 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 230, Las Vegas, NV 89102

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702-671-5060

Monday - Friday

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Clinic October 29, 2020 Cardiology & Pulmonology Diabetes & Endocrinology Gastroenterology Neurology Residents & Fellows

Primary Care

UNLV Health physicians treat your health and wellbeing as their top priority. Our physicians are committed to providing exceptional care in an academic environment.

1707 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 230, Las Vegas, NV 89102

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702-671-5060

Monday - Friday

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Doctor November 15, 2018 Cardiology & Pulmonology

Buddhadeb Dawn, MD
Cardiology, Echocardiography

Buddhadeb (Buddha) Dawn, MD, is tenured Professor and Chairman of the Department of Internal Medicine at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV. He is also the Chief of the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine.

Doctor November 14, 2018 Cardiology & Pulmonology

Angelica E. Honsberg, MD
Internal Medicine, Pulmonology

Dr. Angelica Honsberg, an assistant professor in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Department of Internal Medicine, graduated from the Sidney Kimmel Medical College in Philadelphia.

She completed her internal medicine residency at Thomas Jefferson University and a pulmonary fellowship at the University of Arizona.

Dr. Honsberg is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

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Doctor November 13, 2018 Cardiology & Pulmonology

Justin Jeffries, MD
Internal Medicine, Pulmonology

Justin Jeffries, MD, was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. He attended Morehouse College on an academic scholarship where he studied biology. He earned his medical doctorate from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, and subsequently completed a postdoctoral program in medical education at the same institution. Dr. Jeffries completed his internal medicine residency and served as chief resident to the program at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV where, post-residency, he also completed a pulmonary and critical care fellowship. During his time as a fellow, Dr.

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Doctor November 12, 2018 Cardiology & Pulmonology

Mutsumi John Kioka, MD
Internal Medicine, Pulmonology

Dr. Mutsumi Kioka, an assistant professor in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Department of Internal Medicine, is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

A graduate of the Loma Linda University School of Medicine, he completed a residency at the University of Southern California and a fellowship through Wayne State University.

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Doctor November 11, 2018 Cardiology & Pulmonology

Kush D. Modi, MD
Internal Medicine, Pulmonology

Dr. Kush Modi, an assistant professor in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Department of Internal Medicine, received his medical degree Gujarat University in Ahmedabad, India.

He completed his Masters in Public Health at Drexel University. He completed residency in internal medicine at Drexel University and a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care at State University of New York at Buffalo.

Dr. Modi is associate fellowship program director for pulmonary and critical care at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV.

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Doctor November 10, 2018 Cardiology & Pulmonology

Arthur O. Romero, MD
Internal Medicine, Pulmonology

Dr. Arthur Oliver Romero, an assistant professor in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Department of Internal Medicine, graduated from the University of Philippines College of Medicine.

He specializes in pulmonary critical care medicine and internal medicine.

Dr. Romero is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in pulmonary disease, critical care medicine and internal medicine.

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Doctor October 30, 2018 Cardiology & Pulmonology

Jill Sharma, MD
Internal Medicine, Pulmonology

Jill Sharma, MD, who specializes in the management of pulmonary diseases and the care of critically ill patients, is an assistant professor in the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Department of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Sharma earned her medical degree from the Mercer University School of Medicine in Georgia. At the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine, she completed an internal medicine residency and a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care.

Clinic October 14, 2018 Cardiology & Pulmonology Gastroenterology Residents & Fellows

Diabetes & Endocrinology

Our endocrinologists can diagnose and manage disorders of the endocrine system. Backed by training and compassion, our team provides a patient-focused environment while providing high-quality care.

1707 W. Charleston Blvd., Suite 290, Las Vegas, NV 89102

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702-671-6469

Monday - Friday

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.