August 11th, 2022 by
First Coast Heart
Sebastian Carrasquillo, MD
Dr. Sebastian Carrasquillo is an interventional cardiologist who specializes in the treatment of heart conditions such as coronary artery disease, vascular disease and structural heart disease using catheter-based procedures. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
After medical school at Universidad Central del Caribe in Puerto Rico, Dr. Carrasquillo completed his residency in internal medicine at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System. He went on to complete a cardiology fellowship at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Jacksonville, followed by a fellowship in interventional cardiology at the same institution.
Dr. Carrasquillo is experienced in a wide range of procedures to treat cardiovascular disease, including:
- Radial and femoral cardiac catheterization
- Coronary stenting
- Intravascular imaging
- Peripheral vascular stenting
- Limb salvage
- Atherectomy
- Thrombectomy
- Pericardiocentesis
- TEE and cardioversion
His areas of clinical interest include acute coronary syndrome, coronary artery disease, chest pain, peripheral vascular disease, claudication (poor leg circulation), acute/chronic/critical limb ischemia, heart failure, nuclear cardiovascular imaging and preventive cardiovascular medicine. Dr. Carrasquillo is bilingual in both Spanish and English.
August 3rd, 2021 by
First Coast Heart
Amir Abdoly, DO
Dr. Abdoly attended Boston University, College of Arts and Sciences where he received his Bachelor of Arts with a major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. He then continued with medical school and received his medical degree from Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine. He started his clinical training with Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in Internal Medicine. He stayed on to continue his training in Cardiovascular Diseases at Broward Health where he served as chief fellow. Later, he completed his Interventional Cardiology Fellowship at Oklahoma State University center for Health Sciences.
February 11th, 2021 by
First Coast Heart
Manish K. Bansal, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Dr. Bansal brings extensive experience in cardiovascular medicine, interventional cardiology, peripheral vascular disease, venous diseases and varicose veins, congestive heart failure, and internal medicine. With his vast knowledge, he is highly skilled in the analysis, assessment, and optimization of disease management and care plans for those with cardiovascular conditions.
After earning his medical degree at The George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, Dr. Bansal also served a residency in internal medicine there. He completed fellowships in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA. He is board-certified in Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Internal Medicine, as well as Nuclear Cardiology.
Dr Bansal enjoys watersports (jet skiing, boating, and fishing), tennis, skiing, flying remote controlled aircraft, and spending time with his wife and 3 children.
April 15th, 2019 by
First Coast Heart
Miciah Jones, DO, FACC
Miciah Jones DO is an interventional cardiologist at First Coast Heart and Vascular Center. He completed residency and fellowships in the south suburbs of Chicago at Franciscan St. James Health. He joined First Coast Heart in 2019.
Dr. Jones believes an excellent interventional cardiologist must also be an excellent general cardiologist. As such his clinical focus includes preventive cardiology, general cardiology, acute heart attack care and both non-invasive and invasive/interventional management of peripheral and coronary artery disease.
Originally from Rock Island, IL, Dr. Jones attended Florida State University where he received his Bachelor of Science with a degree in Exercise Physiology. He spent 2 years working as a certified personal trainer with a focus on helping prevent cardiovascular disease and helping people with a history of cardiovascular disease.
In 2012 Dr. Jones graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, FL, then started his clinical training with Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Franciscan St. James Health in Internal Medicine, where he was the Chief Medicine Resident in his final year. He stayed within the same system to complete his Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology Fellowships.
His interventional cardiology training included advanced techniques in coronary and peripheral interventions. During his fellowships, Dr. Jones became an Adjunct Faculty member at Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and began teaching a new generation of physicians. Because of his passion for teaching, he was elected Fellow of the Year in back to back years (2016, 2017) by his peers and selected by his peers to lead the program’s Resident/Fellow Forum.
Dr. Jones enjoys using his strong background in teaching, exercise physiology, and cardiovascular disease to truly help his patients understand their medical conditions and live their healthiest lives.
Dr. Jones is AOBIM Board Certified in Interventional Cardiology, Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Jones is also certified by the National Board of Echocardiography in adult echocardiography and the Certification of Board Nuclear Cardiology.
With his free time, Dr. Jones enjoys spending time with his wife, Erin, and his two children as well as playing soccer and basketball.
Medical Education
- Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, FL
Residency & Fellowship
- Internal Medicine – Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Franciscan St. James Health
- Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship – Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Franciscan St. James Health
- Interventional Cardiology Fellowship – Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Franciscan St. James Health
Licensure & Board Certifications
- AOBIM Board Certified, Interventional Cardiology
- AOBIM Board Certified, Internal Medicine
- AOBIM Board Certified, Cardiovascular Disease
- Board Certified in Nuclear Cardiology.
- Board Certified in Echocardiography through NBE (National Board of Echocardiography
Dr. Jones recommends these websites for his patients:
Heart.org
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
Heart Hub
Cardio Smart
NewHeartValve.com
June 14th, 2018 by
First Coast Heart
Sunil P. Singh, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Interventional Cardiologist
Sunil P. Singh, MD, FACC, FSCAI is an interventional cardiologist at First Coast Heart and Vascular Center. He completed his interventional cardiology training at the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center where he trained in advanced coronary, peripheral and structural interventional techniques. He received extensive training in transcatheter valve therapies including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), Mitraclip, transcatheter mitral and pulmonary valve replacements as well as heart defect device closures (PFO/ASD/VSD/PDA).
Originally from New York, Dr. Singh attended New York University, College of Arts & Science where he received his Bachelor of Arts with a major in Economics. He continued at New York University School of Medicine and received his Medical Doctor degree in 2009 with honors in Vascular Biology research. During medical school, he helped found and run the Laboratory of Bioregenerative Medicine & Surgery (Cornell Medical College) where he investigated novel therapies to reduce the damage to organs during events that deprive the body of vital oxygen (such as heart attacks and strokes). He also helped develop a vascular (blood vessel) matrix that could be the first step in the growth of viable organ replacements.
After medical school, Dr. Singh started his clinical training at Beth Israel Medical Center (Albert Einstein College of Medicine) and Hofstra North Shore LIJ School of Medicine Program in Internal Medicine. Later, he completed his Cardiovascular Disease fellowship at the Hofstra North Shore LIJ School of Medicine.
Dr. Singh has authored and co-authored more than 60 peer reviewed publications and abstracts. He presented his research at several national and international medical society meetings.
In his free time, Dr. Singh enjoys playing tennis, golf and spending time with family and friends.
Dr. Singh has Board Certifications in the following:
- Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- Cardiovascular Disease (ABIM)
Cardiology Subspecialty Board Certification:
- Adult Echocardiography
- Nuclear Cardiology
- Vascular Imaging (RPVI)
- Fluoroscopy
Dr. Singh’s Recommended Links
September 11th, 2017 by
First Coast Heart
Christopher Edwards, DO, FACC
Dr. Edwards is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology and Endovascular Medicine. Dr. Edwards’ focus includes management of all aspects of general cardiology as well as peripheral arterial disease and venous disease. He is currently treating patients with cardiac disease as well as vascular disease in St. Augustine, Palm Coast and Jacksonville.
Procedural Interests
- Endovascular Arterial Intervention
- Radiofrequency Venous Ablation
- Ambulatory Phlebectomy
- Coronary Angiography
- TEE Cardioversion
- Venous Thrombolysis
Areas Clinical Interest
- Coronary Artery Disease Management
- Peripheral vascular disease Diagnosis and Management
- Arrhythmia Management
- Echocardiography
- Congestive Heart Failure Management
- Nuclear Cardiovascular Imaging
Dr. Edwards’ Recommended Links
Affiliated Hospitals
- Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital
- Flagler Hospital St. Augustine
- Memorial Hospital Jacksonville
- Orange Park Medical Center
- St. Vincent’s Hospital – South
November 19th, 2015 by
First Coast Heart
Van Crisco, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Interventional Cardiologist and Peripheral Endovascular Specialist
Van Crisco, MD is originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, he attended college at Wake Forest University and then Medical School at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill School of Medicine. He trained in Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and in Cardiology at Emory University in Atlanta, GA as a basic science molecular cardiologist, general cardiologist, and then interventional cardiologist, finishing in 2000. From 2000-2013, Dr. Crisco served the patients of metropolitan Atlanta, GA as a busy private practice interventional cardiologist. In 2013, Dr. Crisco joined First Coast Heart & Vascular Center in Jacksonville, Florida. As a member of First Coast Heart & Vascular Center his clinical focus includes invasive and interventional cardiovascular procedures, peripheral vascular disease management and endovascular intervention, acute heart attack care, as well as general cardiovascular medicine consultation.
Dr. Crisco is also trained in both complex structural heart intervention as well as coronary and peripheral intervention. Structural heart interventions include TAVR and left atrial appendage closure with the Watchman device for the prevention of stroke in patients who have significant risk for both stroke and bleeding complications on blood thinners.
He has always been actively involved in clinical trialing of cardiac devices, drug therapies, and patient management strategies, including radial artery access for cardiac catheterization and coronary intervention, structural heart disease, same-day discharge coronary intervention, PFO closure, and complex coronary intervention. He holds patents on cardiac devices and drug management systems and has enjoyed success in the cardiac device industry.
Dr. Crisco and his son Max enjoy a sporting life including watersports of all types (diving, fishing, skiing, wake-boarding, and boating), as well as hunting, golf, tennis and travelling. Northeast Florida fits his personal interests outside of medicine quite well.
Dr. Crisco’s Recommended Links
Affiliated Hospitals
- Baptist Medical Center
- Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital
- Flagler Hospital St. Augustine
- Memorial Hospital Jacksonville
- Orange Park Medical Center
- St. Vincent’s Hospital – South
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