Peter Emilio Zambito, MD, FACC

Medical Director

As a Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist, Dr. Zambito is no stranger to the life saving and life-extending nature of cardiac care. He writes about one of his early life experiences that drew him to these medical specialties on his biography page.
As the Medical Director of the Center that bears his name, Dr. Zambito sets a demanding vision and oversees all aspects of medical care. “I decided early on that the Center would strive to be a gold standard of family-oriented cardiac care. We provide hospital-quality services in a local facility that caters to the communities we serve. We are very proud of what we have been able to accomplish and look forward to continuing to build on this success.

Karen Restrepo

Director of Operations

Karen oversees the day-to-day operation of Zambito Heart Center. Involved in all aspects of management from training to facility maintenance, Karen makes wearing six hats at once look easy.

Richard Portillo

Technical Director, Ultrasound

Richard is our resident Sonographer and the Technical Director of all Ultrasound testing at the Center.

Nicole Vasaturo, PA-C

Physician Assistant, PA-C

The Physician Assistant (PA) is a licensed healthcare professional who practices medicine under the supervision of a licensed physician. The PA is responsible for conducting physical exams, diagnosing and treating illnesses, ordering and interpreting tests, assisting in surgery, and prescribing medications. This role ensures continuity of care and supports physicians in delivering high-quality patient services.

Nuclear Medicine Technologist

A Nuclear Medicine Technologist prepares and administers radioactive drugs for imaging or treatment. This role involves operating imaging equipment, ensuring patient safety, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, and assisting physicians in diagnosing and treating medical conditions through nuclear imaging.

Dayanna Moina 

Supervisor

The Supervisor position at Zambito Heart Center in Corona, New York, is a full-time role focused on overseeing daily operations to ensure high-quality patient care and efficient clinic functionality

Nicey Dhanasar

Billing & Coding Manager

The Billing and Coding Manager oversees the daily operations of the medical billing and coding department. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate coding of medical procedures and diagnoses, timely and correct billing, compliance with healthcare regulations, and optimal reimbursement from insurance payers. The manager leads a team of coders and billers and serves as the liaison between clinical staff, administrative personnel, and external payers.