Our Story
Heart Care Canada has been providing comprehensive cardiac care to the Durham Region since 1982.
Founded on the belief that every patient deserves expert care delivered with compassion; we’ve grown from a small cardiology practice into a fully integrated cardiac centre. We offer Cardiology consultations, diagnostic imaging, and cardiac rehabilitation under one coordinated team.
For more than 40 years, our mission has remained the same: to support patients through every step of their heart health journey with clarity, expertise, and genuine care.
Our Team
Our team includes cardiologists, imaging specialists, technologists, and rehabilitation professionals. Each is highly trained in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of heart and circulatory conditions. Our physicians provide care both in-clinic and in hospital settings, ensuring continuity and support wherever patients need us.
A commitment to continuing education, professional development, and cardiac research keeps our team at the forefront of evolving practices and technologies, allowing us to deliver the highest standards of care.
Together, we work collaboratively to provide timely results, coordinated communication, and a patient experience built on trust.
Dr. Rakesh Bhargava
MD, FRCPC, FACC
Fellow of the American College of Cardiology with advanced training in echocardiography and transesophageal imaging, including training at the Mayo Clinic. Recognized leader in community cardiology, research, and patient-centred care.
Dr. Rishi Bhargava
MD, FACC
Triple board-certified cardiologist with fellowship training from the Sarver Heart Center. Special interests include advanced heart failure, arrhythmias, cardiac imaging, and cardiac rehabilitation.
Dr. Behtash Saeidi
MD, MPH, ABIM
Dr. Behtash Saeidi joined our team of specialists at Heart Care and IMCare in April 2021. He completed his residency training in Internal Medicine at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York
Reshma Bhargava
Program Manager
Reshma is the Program Manager at the Heart Care Cardiac Rehab at Heart Care Canada in Oshawa, Ontario, where she aids in the recovery process of her cardiac patients though diet and exercise.
Our Approach
Your heart health journey is continuous, and so is our commitment to you. We take a relationship-based approach, supporting patients from consultation to recovery with seamless coordination across cardiology, diagnostics, and rehab.
Our model emphasizes:
- Integrated, team-based care
- Clear and timely communication
- Access to advanced cardiac expertise and technology
- Practitioners who know you and guide you at every step
This approach helps reduce uncertainty, improve outcomes, and give patients greater confidence and peace of mind.
Community
- Our cardiologists are active leaders within the Ontario Association of Cardiologists,
helping shape best practices in cardiac care. - Proud members of Lakeridge Health, providing coordinated care within Durham
Region’s trusted health system
