Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Hamid Kamran, MD, FACG, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who is proud to provide care to men and women throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex at Arlington Gastroenterology Services in Arlington, Texas.
Dr. Kamran received his medical degree in 1986 from Allama Iqbal Medical College at the University of Punjab in Lahore, Pakistan. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine in Montgomery, Alabama. He then completed his fellowship in gastroenterology at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans.
After a stint as a professor of gastroenterology at Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Dr. Kamran started his own private practice in Texas in 2002. He brings experience in treating a full range of conditions affecting the digestive system, including colon cancer, gastroenterological reflux disease, inflammatory bowel diseases, and diseases of the liver and pancreas.
Dr. Kamran is board-certified in gastroenterology and belongs to several professional organizations, including the American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Texas Medical Association and Tarrant County Medical Society.
When he’s not practicing medicine, Dr. Kamran enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, going to movies, traveling, skiing and listening to music.
Abhinandan Raj, MD, founded Denton Digestive Institute, located in Denton, Texas. The practice is dedicated to providing a patient-centric gastroenterology service to treat a wide variety of digestive diseases. Digestive issues affect almost everyone, and he provides compassionate and proficient care with his advanced knowledge. He is board-certified in gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Raj has been in private gastroenterology practice since 2004. He leverages his extensive experience in gastroenterology to treat patients with even the most complex digestive issues with comprehensive, personalized, and evidence-based care. His approaches include consultation, lab and imaging studies, endoscopic evaluation and therapy, pharmacologic approaches, surgical referrals as required, and more. He is proficient in basic and advanced gastroenterology procedures, including Colonoscopy, Gastroscopy (EGD), Biliary endoscopy (ERCP), Capsule endoscopy, RFA treatment of Barrett's esophagus, and more. Dr. Raj sees patients 12 years of age and older.
Dr. Raj's journey began at prestigious Bangalore Medical College in India, where he earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) before earning his Doctor of Medicine (MD) postgraduate residency degree at prestigious King George's Medical College in Lucknow, India. He then moved to the United States to complete another residency in internal medicine at Rosalind Franklin University in North Chicago, Illinois, where he also served as acting chief resident. Dr. Raj went on to complete a year of hepatology fellowship followed by a fellowship in gastroenterology at Loyola University in Chicago, where he also served as a chief fellow.
Dr. Raj has published over 40 gastroenterology and hepatology publications in major medical journals and textbooks and has received a number of awards. He has experience in hospital leadership committees to improve patient care quality and outcomes.
Most importantly, Dr. Raj cares about YOU! He is committed to providing the highest possible standard of care to alleviate, heal or cure your disease. Dr. Raj is dedicated to helping this community to be healthy and vibrant.
Jermaine Clarke, DO, MBA, is a board certified physician at North Texas Gastroenterology Associates PLLC, a gastroenterology and hepatology practice in Sherman and Anna, Texas.
Dr. Clarke graduated cum laude from the University of Toledo with a Bachelor of Science in biology with a minor in chemistry. He earned his doctorate from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. As a medical student, Dr. Clarke was inducted into the Sigma Sigma Phi National Osteopathic Honorary Fraternity and served as the vice president. Additionally, Dr. Clarke obtained a master’s degree in business administration with a concentration in healthcare administration while in medical school.
After completing medical school, Dr. Clarke completed his internship and residency in internal medicine and fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine. During his postgraduate training, Dr. Clarke served as the chief intern, as well as the chief resident in the internal medicine program.
Dr. Clarke is board certified in both gastroenterology and internal medicine. His special areas of interest include colorectal cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease, chronic liver disease, and inflammatory bowel disease.
As a member of North Texas Gastroenterology Associates PLLC, Dr. Clarke’s goal is to provide high-quality care while educating and empowering the communities he serves. His patient-centered approach to care ensures that patients are partners in their digestive health care. He utilizes the latest evidence-based medicine, procedural techniques, and technology in order to deliver superior digestive services.
Andrea Bowden, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant at Heights Dermatology in Tomball, Texas. She joined the practice in 2022
Andrea grew up in Round Rock, TX. She graduated Cum Laude from Texas A&M University with her Bachelor of Science in Health. She then went on to receive her Master’s of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Texas Medical Branch in 2017. Prior to completing her graduate studies, Andrea worked as a medical assistant in dermatology which motivated her to focus her sights on becoming a dermatology PA.
Prior to her arrival at Heights Dermatology, Andrea specialized in gastroenterology at UTMB in League City, TX. She has received personal training in dermatology from Dr. Alpesh Desai, DO, and Dr. Tejas Desai, DO. She practices in the areas of general, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology. Andrea has a passion for providing a positive bed-side manner to formulate a diagnosis. Her goal is to actively collaborate with her patients to come up with an effective treatment plan that works for each individual patient.
Andrea is licensed by the Texas Medical Board and certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She is a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the Texas Association of Physician Assistants, and the Texas Gulf Coast PA Association. In her free time, Andrea enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, being active, and spending time with her family, friends, and dog Norah.
“I am so blessed to have found this practice! The front desk staff was polite and friendly. The visit with the medical staff was prompt and professional. I felt heard without a doubt! I finally got answers to my skin issues. Thank you!!”
May 1, 2024: Dr. Awan is retiring from a full-time practice in 30 days. To obtain medical records, please email the CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS prior to May 31, 2024 at [email protected]
Amir Masoud, OD, is a dedicated optometrist with a strong educational foundation, having completed his Doctor of Optometry at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) in Boston. He currently works at Neuro-Vision Associates of North Texas, a part of the DeyeNAMICS Alliance, in Plano, Texas.
Dr. Masoud holds a Bachelor of Science in biology from the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) in Newark and Rutgers University in New Brunswick. During his optometry school years, he received the prestigious Leadership Award for four consecutive years, showcasing his commitment to excellence and leadership in the field.
Born in Alexandria, Egypt, and raised in Bayonne, New Jersey, Dr. Masoud's journey into optometry was deeply influenced by personal experiences with vision challenges in his family, particularly his mother's struggles with ocular albinism. Witnessing these challenges ignited his passion for healthcare and a desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others facing similar difficulties.
Now completing his residency, Dr. Masoud specializes in neuro-optometry, vision therapy, and pediatrics. He brings a compassionate approach to patient care and is actively affiliated with respected organizations, including the American Optometry Association and the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association.
In his free time, Dr. Masoud enjoys exploring new culinary experiences, watching sports, and participating in outdoor activities like hiking, soccer, and spike ball.
Andrea Bowden, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant at Heights Dermatology in Tomball, Texas. She joined the practice in 2022
Andrea grew up in Round Rock, TX. She graduated Cum Laude from Texas A&M University with her Bachelor of Science in Health. She then went on to receive her Master’s of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Texas Medical Branch in 2017. Prior to completing her graduate studies, Andrea worked as a medical assistant in dermatology which motivated her to focus her sights on becoming a dermatology PA.
Prior to her arrival at Heights Dermatology, Andrea specialized in gastroenterology at UTMB in League City, TX. She has received personal training in dermatology from Dr. Alpesh Desai, DO, and Dr. Tejas Desai, DO. She practices in the areas of general, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology. Andrea has a passion for providing a positive bed-side manner to formulate a diagnosis. Her goal is to actively collaborate with her patients to come up with an effective treatment plan that works for each individual patient.
Andrea is licensed by the Texas Medical Board and certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She is a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, the American Academy of Physician Assistants, the Texas Association of Physician Assistants, and the Texas Gulf Coast PA Association. In her free time, Andrea enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, being active, and spending time with her family, friends, and dog Norah.
“I am so blessed to have found this practice! The front desk staff was polite and friendly. The visit with the medical staff was prompt and professional. I felt heard without a doubt! I finally got answers to my skin issues. Thank you!!”
May 1, 2024: Dr. Awan is retiring from a full-time practice in 30 days. To obtain medical records, please email the CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS prior to May 31, 2024 at [email protected]
May 1, 2024: Dr. Awan is retiring from a full-time practice in 30 days. To obtain medical records, please email the CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS prior to May 31, 2024 at [email protected]
Board-certified gastroenterology and hepatology specialist Manmeet Padda, MD, FASGE, offers comprehensive services based on integrative principles at his practice in McKinney and Allen, Texas.
Dr. Padda has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating disorders affecting the digestive system and liver, including colorectal cancer, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Barrett’s esophagus, esophageal cancer, hemorrhoids, diverticulitis, hepatitis, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Dr. Padda has exceptional diagnostic skills, complementing his considerable knowledge with cutting-edge procedures like endoscopic ultrasound, colonoscopy, and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. He can determine the cause of all gastrointestinal symptoms, including abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, acid reflux, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation.
Patients benefit from high-quality colon cancer screening exams to detect colorectal polyps. Dr. Padda can also complete minimally invasive procedures for pancreatic and biliary disease. He performs these procedures in outpatient surgery centers and hospitals in McKinney and Allen.
Dr. Padda earned a clinical research master’s degree and served his gastroenterology and hepatology residency at Charles R. Drew University in Los Angeles, California. He went to the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas for his gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship training, then completed a fellowship in advanced endoscopy (endoscopic ultrasound and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) at Yale University’s Yale New Haven Hospital in Connecticut.
Dr. Padda has published numerous research papers in prestigious scientific journals, such as Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the American Journal of Gastroenterology. He’s contributed several gastroenterological teaching tools to the Digital Atlas of Video Education (DAVE Project) and presented at professional conferences for the American College of Gastroenterology and others.
In addition to several Patients Choice awards, Dr. Padda has received awards for research, presentations, service excellence, and being an outstanding hospital resident.
Call the office for more information, or request an appointment online today.
May 1, 2024: Dr. Awan is retiring from a full-time practice in 30 days. To obtain medical records, please email the CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS prior to May 31, 2024 at [email protected]
Board-certified gastroenterology and hepatology specialist Manmeet Padda, MD, FASGE, offers comprehensive services based on integrative principles at his practice in McKinney and Allen, Texas.
Dr. Padda has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating disorders affecting the digestive system and liver, including colorectal cancer, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Barrett’s esophagus, esophageal cancer, hemorrhoids, diverticulitis, hepatitis, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Dr. Padda has exceptional diagnostic skills, complementing his considerable knowledge with cutting-edge procedures like endoscopic ultrasound, colonoscopy, and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. He can determine the cause of all gastrointestinal symptoms, including abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, acid reflux, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation.
Patients benefit from high-quality colon cancer screening exams to detect colorectal polyps. Dr. Padda can also complete minimally invasive procedures for pancreatic and biliary disease. He performs these procedures in outpatient surgery centers and hospitals in McKinney and Allen.
Dr. Padda earned a clinical research master’s degree and served his gastroenterology and hepatology residency at Charles R. Drew University in Los Angeles, California. He went to the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas for his gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship training, then completed a fellowship in advanced endoscopy (endoscopic ultrasound and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) at Yale University’s Yale New Haven Hospital in Connecticut.
Dr. Padda has published numerous research papers in prestigious scientific journals, such as Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the American Journal of Gastroenterology. He’s contributed several gastroenterological teaching tools to the Digital Atlas of Video Education (DAVE Project) and presented at professional conferences for the American College of Gastroenterology and others.
In addition to several Patients Choice awards, Dr. Padda has received awards for research, presentations, service excellence, and being an outstanding hospital resident.
Call the office for more information, or request an appointment online today.
Board-certified gastroenterology and hepatology specialist Manmeet Padda, MD, FASGE, offers comprehensive services based on integrative principles at his practice in McKinney and Allen, Texas.
Dr. Padda has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating disorders affecting the digestive system and liver, including colorectal cancer, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Barrett’s esophagus, esophageal cancer, hemorrhoids, diverticulitis, hepatitis, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Dr. Padda has exceptional diagnostic skills, complementing his considerable knowledge with cutting-edge procedures like endoscopic ultrasound, colonoscopy, and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. He can determine the cause of all gastrointestinal symptoms, including abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, acid reflux, dysphagia (difficulty swallowing), vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation.
Patients benefit from high-quality colon cancer screening exams to detect colorectal polyps. Dr. Padda can also complete minimally invasive procedures for pancreatic and biliary disease. He performs these procedures in outpatient surgery centers and hospitals in McKinney and Allen.
Dr. Padda earned a clinical research master’s degree and served his gastroenterology and hepatology residency at Charles R. Drew University in Los Angeles, California. He went to the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas for his gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship training, then completed a fellowship in advanced endoscopy (endoscopic ultrasound and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) at Yale University’s Yale New Haven Hospital in Connecticut.
Dr. Padda has published numerous research papers in prestigious scientific journals, such as Mayo Clinic Proceedings, Gastroenterology, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the American Journal of Gastroenterology. He’s contributed several gastroenterological teaching tools to the Digital Atlas of Video Education (DAVE Project) and presented at professional conferences for the American College of Gastroenterology and others.
In addition to several Patients Choice awards, Dr. Padda has received awards for research, presentations, service excellence, and being an outstanding hospital resident.
Call the office for more information, or request an appointment online today.
Jermaine Clarke, DO, MBA, is a board certified physician at North Texas Gastroenterology Associates PLLC, a gastroenterology and hepatology practice in Sherman and Anna, Texas.
Dr. Clarke graduated cum laude from the University of Toledo with a Bachelor of Science in biology with a minor in chemistry. He earned his doctorate from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. As a medical student, Dr. Clarke was inducted into the Sigma Sigma Phi National Osteopathic Honorary Fraternity and served as the vice president. Additionally, Dr. Clarke obtained a master’s degree in business administration with a concentration in healthcare administration while in medical school.
After completing medical school, Dr. Clarke completed his internship and residency in internal medicine and fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine. During his postgraduate training, Dr. Clarke served as the chief intern, as well as the chief resident in the internal medicine program.
Dr. Clarke is board certified in both gastroenterology and internal medicine. His special areas of interest include colorectal cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease, chronic liver disease, and inflammatory bowel disease.
As a member of North Texas Gastroenterology Associates PLLC, Dr. Clarke’s goal is to provide high-quality care while educating and empowering the communities he serves. His patient-centered approach to care ensures that patients are partners in their digestive health care. He utilizes the latest evidence-based medicine, procedural techniques, and technology in order to deliver superior digestive services.
Joseph Kim, MD, is a dual certified physician in internal medicine and gastroenterology at North Texas Gastroenterology Associates PLLC, a gastroenterology and hepatology practice that has locations in Sherman and McKinney, Texas.
Dr. Kim completed his undergraduate studies at Haverford College, where he majored in Biology. He then went on to study at Temple University School of Medicine, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine in 2007. Dr. Kim completed his internal medicine residency at Temple University Hospital in 2010 and his gastroenterology fellowship at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in 2013. He underwent an additional year of training in advanced endoscopy under the mentorship of world-renowned endoscopist, Dr. David Carr-Locke, MD, FRCP, FASGE, FACG. Dr. Kim is well-published in gastroenterology literature and has authored two book chapters.
When he is not practicing medicine, he enjoys playing golf, playing guitar, and expanding his culinary repertoire.
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