Icilma V. Fergus, MD is Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of Cardiovascular Disparities at Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital. Prior to that she served as Chief of the Division of Cardiology at Harlem Hospital Center for three years. Her undergraduate and graduate education were at Barnard College, Columbia University and SUNY Downstate. She completed her residency and Chief residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center. Dr. Fergus completed her cardiology fellowship at Weill Cornell Medical Center. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology.

Barbara A. Hutchinson, MD is a highly regarded Cardiologist and Medical Director at de-novo site Flourish – Bowie, Maryland, with over three decades of experience in cardiovascular medicine and research. She is also the president of Chesapeake Cardiac Care. Hutchinson earned her MD from the University of Maryland and a PhD in Cardiovascular Pharmacology from Howard University, which uniquely qualify her to address complex cardiovascular conditions. She is board-certified in cardiovascular diseases and Sleep Medicine, with expertise in the critical relationship between sleep disorders and heart health. 

Throughout her career, Hutchinson, MD has made significant contributions to research and clinical practice, particularly in hypertension, heart failure, and obesity-related cardiovascular conditions. Her research has focused on advancing treatments for coronary artery disease and metabolic syndrome, which disproportionately affect obese and underserved populations. She is committed to addressing these disparities and has led clinical trials aimed at improving care and outcomes for patients from diverse backgrounds. 

Hutchinson MD’s leadership extends beyond the clinical setting. She has served as Board Chair and President of the Association of Black Cardiologists and continues to advocate for diversity in clinical trials. Her compassionate care, combined with her deep commitment to research and education, has earned her numerous accolades, including the Watkins-Saunders Award from the American Heart Association and recognition among Maryland’s Top 100 Women. She is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, a member of the American Academy of Cardiovascular Sleep Medicine, and currently sits on several medical advisory and non-profit boards. 

A globally-renowned expert in Interventional Cardiology, Dr. Samin K. Sharma is the Director of the Cardiovascular Clinical Institute, SVP of Operations & Quality, Director of Interventional Cardiology, and President of the Mount Sinai Heart Network. He is an expert in performing the highest number of complex coronary interventions (over 1600+ cases/year) in the U.S. while maintaining a very high success rate, very low complications & specializes in TAVR/MitraClip procedures. Dr. Sharma earned his MD from S.M.S. Medical College in Jaipur, India, in 1978 and his MD in Medicine in 1982. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the NY Infirmary-Beekman Downtown Hospital (1986). Then his Cardiology Fellowship at Elmhurst Hospital (1988) & Interventional Fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital (1990). Dr. Sharma has authored over 750 articles & abstracts, 15 book chapters, 3 books & hosts a monthly live web on interventional disease management (over 18,000 participants in 176 countries).