To make an appointment for Cardiology, please contact
Monument Health Heart and Vascular Institute
(605) 755-4300
Dr. Amid Bitar
Amid Bitar, M.D., is a General Cardiologist at Monument Health Heart and Vascular Institute. Dr. Bitar grew up in Damascus, Syria, and received his medical degree from Windsor University School of Medicine in St. Kitts. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency and his Cardiology Fellowship at Orange Park Medical Center in Orange Park, Fla.
Dr. Bitar enjoys cardiovascular imaging and believes that proper prevention practices and exercise can prevent disease progression and prolong his patients’ lives. He takes pride in his work and treats his patients as if they were family.
Dr. Alexander Schabauer
Dr. Schabauer is a Cardiologist and Vascular Medicine Specialist at Monument Health Heart and Vascular Institute. He received his medical degree at Northwestern University and completed his Residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Wisconsin, followed by a Fellowship in Cardiology & Vascular Medicine at Mayo Graduate School of Medicine.
Dr. Schabauer is very devoted to his patients. He believes that patients have problems that can be significantly improved, no matter how complex. He is dedicated to saving and improving lives and preventing further problems for his patients in the future. He has always known that he wanted to help develop a robust and holistic program to help our community and region.
In his free time, Dr. Schabauer spends time with his wife, four children and grandchildren. He likes many outdoor activities and can be found hiking, fishing, backpacking, skiing, snowshoeing, snorkeling and hunting. He likes to travel and learn about other cultures and ecosystems. He enjoys classic vehicles, cars, motorcycles and new technology. He also makes time for physical activities, spirituality, and wellness.