Meet The Doctors
Meet the cardiologists
Kailua Cardiology has cared for the windward community since 2007, combining preventive cardiology with advanced cardiac care.
Maria Markarian, DO, FACC, FSCAI
Noninvasive & Preventive Cardiology
Board-certified in cardiology by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine
After nearly 20 years with a large, well-respected cardiology group in mid-Michigan, Dr. Maria Markarian followed her heart to Hawaii — where she established Kailua Cardiology in 2007.
Dr. Maria Markarian is a cardiologist who has been diagnosing and treating all types of heart disease — including congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, and congestive heart failure — for more than 30 years.
Her successful cardiology practice is based in Kailua on the island of Oahu and offers noninvasive cardiology care. She and her staff provide a wide variety of procedures both in-office as well as off-site. Her clinical focus includes arrhythmias, pacemakers, valvular heart disease and congestive heart failure, along with advanced lipid and cholesterol management. Dr. Markarian also has a particular interest in serving female patients, for whom heart disease is a very real threat — women are especially susceptible to heart and vascular problems during pregnancy as well as during chemotherapy for breast cancer.
Dr. Markarian is one of just a handful of doctors at Castle Medical Center who specialize in cardiovascular disease. She networks with electrophysiology, structural heart disease, TAVR, and PAD experts at Queen's Hospital and Straub. When needed, she has coordinated additional evaluation and treatment of patients at UCSF, Stanford, UCLA, Cleveland Clinic, Mayo Clinic, and NY Presbyterian, among other nationally recognized centers of excellence.
Dr. Markarian provides vital cardiology services with kindness and compassion.
Specialties
- Advanced Lipid & Cholesterol Management
- Women's Heart Health
- Valvular Heart Problems
- Arrhythmia
- Pacemakers
- Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Education & Training
- Undergraduate — BA in biology, University of California San Diego (San Diego, CA), 1978
- Post-graduate — physiology, radiation biology, San Diego State University (San Diego, CA), 1980
- Medical degree — DO, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (Pomona, CA), 1984
- Residency — internal medicine, Bi-County Community Hospital (Warren, MI), 1988
- Fellowship — cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (East Lansing, MI), 1991
Board Certifications
- Cardiology — American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine
- Internal Medicine — American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine
Professional Organizations
- Fellow, American College of Cardiology (FACC)
- Fellow, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI)
- Fellow, American College of Osteopathic Internists (FACOI)
Hospital Affiliations
- Adventist Health Castle
Andrew So, DO, FACC
Preventive Cardiology & Advanced Cardiac Imaging
Board-certified cardiologist serving Oahu, HI
Dr. Andrew So is a board-certified cardiologist providing Oahu residents with high-quality, compassionate healthcare. Taking a patient-centered approach, he ensures each of his patients gets comprehensive care tailored to their individual needs.
Dr. So earned his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine after completing his undergraduate studies at Pennsylvania State University. He went on to complete his internship and residency at Christiana Care Health System in Newark, Delaware, followed by a cardiology fellowship at Geisinger Medical Center.
A Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, Dr. So's professional interests include preventive cardiology and advanced cardiac imaging techniques such as echocardiography, cardiac computed tomography, and cardiac stress testing, as well as pacemaker management.
Dr. So takes pride in working alongside the esteemed Dr. Markarian at Kailua Cardiology. Outside of his medical practice, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing golf and tennis, and engaging in outdoor activities.
Specialties
- Coronary disease
- Valvular disease
- Cardiomyopathy
- Congestive heart failure
- Arrhythmia
- Peripheral vascular disease
- Preventive cardiology
Education & Training
- Undergraduate — Pennsylvania State University (University Park, PA)
- Medical degree — DO, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (Philadelphia, PA)
- Residency — Christiana Care Health System (Newark, DE)
- Fellowship — Cardiology, Geisinger Medical Center (Danville, PA)
Board Certifications
- Cardiology — American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Professional Organizations
- Fellow, American College of Cardiology (FACC)
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