Interventional cardiologist Dr. Ann Narmi joins the Methodist team

Ann Narmi, MD, has spent most of her life in Council Bluffs and is passionate about providing cardiovascular care in her hometown. 

“I think that we have the capabilities to do this is in southwest Iowa, and that’s where patients want to be best served,” she said.

As an interventional cardiologist with Methodist Physicians Clinic in Council Bluffs, Dr. Narmi enjoys treating patients in emergent settings and helping them get back to their normal lives. But she believes that providing that type of care requires a team effort.

“It's important to have a solid team in the cath lab as well as in the clinic setting, because one person can’t guide a patient’s treatment. It takes multiple people,” she said. “I do my job to the best of my ability, but I can’t do my job without nurses, radiation techs and all the other ancillary staff. It takes a full, diverse team to treat the patient fully and have the best outcome.”

Dr. Narmi values the advancements in cardiology that allow her to provide optimal care.

“One of the things I like about cardiology and the field of interventional cardiology is the dynamic changes,” she said. “There’s constant new research that comes out, and it changes how we practice medicine.”

She also believes she’s uniquely equipped to care for female patients.

“One thing I think I can provide as a female cardiologist is that special need that women have when talking about cardiovascular issues. Women can present differently and sometimes require different treatment.”

When she’s not seeing patients, Dr. Narmi is busy with the activities of her three sons. She also enjoys playing the piano, working on puzzles, painting and skiing.