Dr. Sadia J. Shafi is a board-certified non-invasive cardiologist at Padder Health Services, dedicated to delivering exceptional cardiovascular care through a personalized and preventive approach. She is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, and Nuclear Cardiology, and holds advanced vascular ultrasound credentials as a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI).

Dr. Sadia Shafi is also a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), reflecting her commitment to excellence in cardiovascular medicine and patient care.

She completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Georgetown University Hospital, followed by a Cardiology Fellowship at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU).

Before joining Padder Health Services, Dr. Sadia Shafi served as a non-invasive cardiologist at Luminis Health Cardiology Specialists (formerly Anne Arundel Medical Group Cardiology Specialists) in Annapolis, Maryland, where she cared for patients for more than 10 years.

Areas of Expertise

• Non-Invasive Cardiology
• Preventive Cardiology
• Women’s Heart Health
• Pregnancy-Related Cardiovascular Care
• Perimenopausal & Postmenopausal Heart Health
• Sports Cardiology
• Echocardiography
• Nuclear Cardiology
• Vascular Ultrasound
• Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
• Heart Health & Wellness

Dr. Sadia Shafi believes in treating the whole person, not just the heart. She develops individualized care plans by considering each patient’s medical history, lifestyle, fitness level, and personal wellness goals. Her special interests include helping women navigate heart health during pregnancy and menopause, optimizing cardiovascular performance for active individuals, and preventing heart disease through early detection and lifestyle-focused care.

Her dedication to clinical excellence has earned her recognition as a Top Doctor in Cardiology by Washingtonian Magazine every year from 2015 through 2025, a distinction awarded by her peers for outstanding patient care and professional expertise.

Outside the clinic, Dr. Sadia Shafi enjoys staying active as a competitive tennis player and enthusiastic pickleball player, reflecting her belief that an active lifestyle is an important part of lifelong cardiovascular health.