Our Story
Delaware Cardiovascular Associates is a group of cardiologists whose mission is to provide the highest quality care in all aspects of cardiovascular diseases. Our physicians are board certified in cardiology, with sub-specialty boards in areas such as: nuclear medicine, echocardiography, interventional cardiology, and peripheral vascular disease. It is our commitment to remain the most progressive and technologically advanced cardiac group in the state of Delaware. Our multiple office locations throughout the state have been selected and diversely staffed with your needs and convenience as the primary goal.
Our commitment is to offer a full range of cardiology services.
We are committed to seeing new patients in 24 hrs upon the referring physician’s request.
Maria Pia Del Corral, MD
Dr. Del Corral sees patients at our Lewes and Ocean View, DE office locations, as well as Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, DE.
Khaled M. Eljazzar, MD, FACC
Dr.El Jazzar is performing interventional and peripheral procedures at Kent General Hospital in Dover , DE.
Nicholas Mandalakas, MD, FACC
Dr. Mandalakas sees patients at our Dover office and at Bayhealth Kent General Hospital.
Rajinder Prasad, MD, FACC
Dr. Prasad sees patients at our Lewes, Ocean View, and Milford, DE office locations, as well as Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, DE.
Ehtasham A. Qureshi, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Dr. Ehtasham Qureshi sees patients at our Lewes, and Ocean View,DE office locations, as well as Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, DE.
Wasif A. Qureshi, MD, FACC, FSCAI
Dr. Qureshi has been training Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology fellows at Christiana Care Hospital since 2007.
Michael L. Shea, MD
Dr. Shea sees patients at our Dover and Milford,DE office locations, as well as Kent General Hospital in Dover, DE.
Gurmeet Singh, DO
Yuanyuan Zhang, MD
Dr. Zhang, sees patients at North Wilmington, Christiana, Bear, DE and ELkton, MD office locations, as well as Christiana Hospital, Wilmington Hospital and St. Francis Hospitals in Wilmington/Newark, DE.
Mark Zweben, MD, FACC
Dr. Zweben sees patients at our North Wilmington, Christiana, Bear,,DE and Elkton, MD office locations, as well as Christiana Hospital, Wilmington Hospital and St. Francis Hospitals in Wilmington/Newark, DE.
Shannon Cullin, MSN, NP-C
Shannon will be seeing patients in our Dover and Smyrna Delaware offices; as well as, at Kent General Hospital, Dover, DE.
Alice Hopple, RN, BSN, MSN-FNP, BC-FNP
Alice sees patients at our Lewes and Ocean View Offices.
Tyler Millhouse, PA
Tyler Millhouse joined Delaware Cardiovascular Associates as a Physician Assistant in November 2023. Tyler is an active member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the Delaware Academy of Physician Assistants, and the Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiology.
Madalyn Padlo, PA-C
Madalyn Padlo joined Delaware Cardiovascular Associates as a Physician Assistant in May of 2024. She is a board-certified physician assistant as well as a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Delaware Academy of Physician Assistants.
Nina Varughese, MSN, APRN, NP-C
Nina has been working for Delaware Cardiovascular Associates since July 2016. Prior to joining DCA, she worked as a Registered Nurse at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center.
Christine Humbles, MSN, NP-C
Board certified as a Family NP by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioner.
Christine Humbles joined Delaware Cardiovascular Associates as a Nurse Practitioner in May 2023.
Vinneta Shorter, AGAC-NP
Vinneta is an active member of the Delaware Coalition of Nurse Practitioners.
She enjoys building a good rapport with her patients both in the hospital and the cardiology office.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral to see a cardiologist?
In most cases, yes—a referral from your primary care provider is recommended or required by insurance. However, feel free to contact our office, and we can guide you through the process.
What symptoms should I see a cardiologist for?
Common reasons include chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, palpitations, high blood pressure, or a family history of heart disease. If you’re unsure, it’s best to consult your physician or call our office for guidance.
What types of testing do you offer in your office?
We provide a full range of in-house diagnostics including EKGs, echocardiograms, stress testing, vascular ultrasound, Holter monitoring, and more.
How do I prepare for my appointment or test?
Once your appointment is scheduled, our staff will provide detailed instructions based on your visit or test. Common preparations include fasting, wearing loose clothing, or adjusting certain medications.
Do you accept my insurance?
We accept most major insurance plans. Please call our office or visit our Insurance & Billing page to confirm your coverage.
Where are you located and do you have parking?
We have two convenient locations—Abbey Medical Center in Newark and 910 Foulk Road in North Wilmington—both with free, on-site parking and easy access.
How quickly can I get an appointment?
Appointment availability varies, but we strive to see new and existing patients as quickly as possible, especially for urgent concerns. Call us directly for the most up-to-date scheduling options.
What should I bring to my first visit?
Please bring a valid ID, insurance card, referral (if required), medication list, and any relevant medical records or test results. Arriving 15 minutes early helps ensure a smooth check-in.
Open Hours
Mon - Fri — 8:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday — Closed
Sunday — Closed