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Steven Napierkowski, MD is an experienced interventional cardiologist who performs complex coronary, peripheral, and structural heart interventions.

Dr. Napierkowski was born and raised in the Houston area and has called the Tomball area home since 2012. He graduated magna cum laude from Houston Baptist University with a double science major. Dr. Napierkowski went on to complete his medical training at the Texas Medical Center in Houston. He is a graduate of the McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas at Houston Health Science Center.

Dr. Napierkowski pursued his internal medicine internship and residency at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, where he served as the chief medical resident. He then completed both his cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology fellowships at UT Houston. Dr. Napierkowski was further honored to serve as the chief cardiology fellow at one of the nation's largest cardiology fellowship programs.

Dr. Napierkowski's honors include induction into the highly distinguished Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society and serving as both chief medical resident and chief cardiology fellow. In addition to serving his patients, Dr. Napierkowski enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and bass fishing.

 

Mohammad M. Ansari, MD, also known as Mac Ansari, MD, is a distinguished cardiologist specializing in structural and interventional cardiology at Northwest Houston Heart Center in Tomball, Texas. 

With an impressive educational background, Dr. Ansari's expertise is built on a foundation of advanced training and fellowships across top institutions. He completed his Structural Heart Fellowship at Lenox Hill Heart & Vascular Institute, his Interventional Fellowship at the University of Miami, and his Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship at New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical College.

Dr. Ansari's dedication to cardiovascular health is recognized through multiple certifications, including Level II certifications in Cardiac CT, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, and Vascular Ultrasound. He is licensed to practice in Texas, Michigan, and New York and is actively involved with prominent professional societies such as the American College of Cardiology and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions.

Honored with awards like the Dean's Educational Innovation Award and the UMC Spirit of Service Award, Dr. Ansari continues to drive progress in cardiovascular research and patient care.

Mohamed Sheta, MD, FASN, FASDIN, is an award-winning nephrologist at Houston Kidney Specialists Center (HKSC), which has multiple locations in Houston and Cypress, Texas.He strives to reach more of the community as one of the few nephrologists nationwide specializing in minimally invasive surgical procedures. Dr. Sheta can perform percutaneous peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion, percutaneous arteriovenous fistula creation, and many other minimally invasive dialysis access surgeries.

Born and raised in Cairo, Egypt, Dr. Sheta received his medical degree from the University of Cairo, Egypt, and moved to the United States in 2009 for his nephrology fellowship at the University of Minnesota. He eventually became a research fellow with Houston Methodist at Texas Medical Center. He has also trained with the American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology (ASDIN) Training Program at the Dialysis Access Institute in Orangeburg, South Carolina, which is touted as one of the most prestigious dialysis access training programs worldwide. He eventually became the director of their interventional training program and has taught many interventional nephrologists from around the world special techniques.

Multi-faceted and passionate, Dr. Sheta has earned several awards, including the Ellen Cosgrove, MD, Award for Excellence in Internal Medicine. He has publications in several medical journals, including the Journal of Vascular Access, the New England Journal of Medicine, and the Journal of Clinical Rheumatology. He is board-certified by the American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology, the American Board of Nephrology, the American Society of Hypertension, and the American Board of Internal Medicine. He serves on the board of ASDIN and is a regular speaker for other national and international leading organizations that care for dialysis patients.

Lakshmi Reddy, MD, is a board-certified internist at Houston Internal Medicine Associates PA in Katy, Houston, and Cypress, Texas. Dr. Reddy provides primary care services to adults, specializing in treating diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and chronic fatigue.

Dr. Reddy earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at Gandhi Medical College and Hospital in Hyderabad, India, before going on to Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, where she did her residency.

Dr. Reddy is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is licensed in California and Texas and holds professional memberships from the American College of Physicians, Texas Medical Association, and the American Society of Internal Medicine. In 2011, Dr. Reddy was listed in America’s Top Physicians, and in 2013, she received an award in CMS Stage 1, EHR (electronic health record).

Dr. Reddy places great emphasis on preventive medicine and takes a personal interest in each patient, listening to them carefully in order to provide them with the best possible care. Dr. Reddy holds an affiliation with several hospitals in the Houston area, including Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, North Cypress Medical Center, Methodist West Houston Hospital, and St. Luke's Hospital at The Vintage. 

Alan Mobley, MD, is a board-certified cardiovascular disease specialist, offering comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services at Heart Care of Conroe in Conroe, Texas. He has a special interest in treating coronary atherosclerotic heart disease and performing minimally invasive coronary angioplasty.

Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Dr. Mobley attended Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and the University of Kentucky in Lexington, where he completed a bachelor’s degree. He finished his medical degree at the University of Louisville in Kentucky and completed his internal medicine residency at Louisville University’s affiliated hospitals.

Dr. Mobley finished his fellowship training in cardiology with a focus in cardiac catheterization at St. Luke’s Health in Houston, Texas. He returned to Houston, where he first opened his private practice in 1980.

Dr. Mobley also specializes in the treatment and ongoing management of congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, and other cardiovascular issues. He remains committed to taking a complete and compassionate approach to helping others prevent heart disease.

Known for his focused attention to patient care, Dr. Mobley prioritizes his patients’ health. He values the time spent with individuals while he learns about their needs and keeps lines of communication open. 

Arindam Banerjee, MD, is a board-certified interventional cardiologist at Healing Hearts Clinic in Conroe, The Woodlands, and Huntsville, Texas. Dr. Banerjee uses his extensive training to offer his patients compassionate and comprehensive cardiovascular care. He is happy to provide information and answer questions to ensure that his patients are well-informed about their condition and the treatment options available to them.

Dr. Banerjee earned his bachelor’s degree at Texas A&M University, then completed his medical degree and internal medicine residency at Texas A&M College of Medicine/Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas. He completed his Cardiovascular Diseases and Interventional Cardiology fellowships at the Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans, LA. He then completed an additional year of training at Ochsner in advanced, complex coronary interventions, peripheral vascular interventions, and structural heart procedures, including TAVR. He is considered a leader in the field of peripheral arterial interventions and routinely proctors doctors around the country on leading-edge technologies in the field.

Dr. Banerjee has partnered with exceptional wound care specialists, podiatrists, and primary care physicians in the area to lead a Limb Salvage Program. Codi Leggett, his nurse practitioner, assists in providing high-quality care for Dr. Banerjee's patients in the office and hospital settings.

Dr. Banerjee is a board member of College Park Heart and Vascular Lab. He also served as the Vice Chairman of Cardiology at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in the subspecialties of Cardiovascular Diseases and Interventional Cardiology.

Dr. Banerjee performs his procedures at all of the local affiliated hospitals and facilities. He is highly skilled at performing the following procedures: coronary angioplasty (including high-risk cases), heart assist devices (including Impella), peripheral arterial interventions, endovascular aortic aneurysm repairs, venous ablation for the treatment of venous insufficiency and varicose veins, pacemakers, and cardioversions.

Preeti Singh Desai, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist at Healing Hearts Clinic in The Woodlands and Conroe, TX. With a special interest in preventive cardiology and women’s health, Dr. Desai has performed extensive research in the field of cardiology and continues to stay on top of the latest developments in the field. Dr. Desai is one of the few physicians in the area performing 3D/4D echocardiography and guiding left atrial closure device placements.

Dr. Desai earned her medical degree from Rajiv Gandhi University in Bangalore, India, and completed her residency training in Internal Medicine at the North Shore University-LIJ Hospital in New York. She completed fellowship training in cardiovascular medicine from Texas Tech University. Dr. Desai has also done additional training to specialize in all aspects of Cardiac Imaging at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. She currently serves as a medical adviser for Lone Star College in Houston, in addition to practicing cardiology.  Dr. Desai is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in the areas of internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. She is extensively published in peer-reviewed journals and earned various awards and accolades for her work in cardiology.

Dr. Desai’s clinical interests focus on coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, A fib, valvular and structural heart disease, vein disease, with a particular emphasis on women’s health, and preventive cardiology. She performs procedures such as nuclear stress testing, 3D/4D echocardiograms, vascular ultrasounds, cardiac CT & MRI, vein ablations, and transesophageal echocardiograms and cardioversions. Dr. Desai believes in preventing heart attacks by diagnosing early plaque build up, using state of the art technology. She strives to provide her patients with education and understanding of their heart conditions to help them achieve their goals; thus, empowering them to take control of their health.

In her free time, Dr. Desai enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and volunteering in the community.

Adnan Afzal, MD, FACC, is a board-certified interventional cardiologist practicing at Healing Hearts Clinic in Conroe and The Woodlands, Texas. Dr. Afzal studied for his medical degree at Dow Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan. After moving to the United States, he completed his internal medicine and cardiology training at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.

Having discovered a passion for cardiology, Dr. Afzal completed a fellowship in interventional cardiology at St. John Hospital in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, after which he worked as an assistant professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston for two years. Dr. Afzal started in private practice in Conroe, Texas, in 2006, and has considerable experience in the field of cardiology. He specializes in treating coronary artery disease and is an advocate of comprehensive and compassionate cardiac care that treats patients as individuals and involves them in their treatment program.

Dr. Afzal is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in the subspecialty of cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology, and he is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology.

Jonathan Pankow, MD, is one of the skilled nephrologists practicing at Houston Kidney Specialists Center (HKSC), which has four locations – two in Cypress and two in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Pankow was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas, by two parent-physicians. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry with Summa Cum Laude honors at Baylor University in 2010. He then returned to Kansas, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine at Kansas University School of Medicine in 2014 and was elected into the AΩA honor society. He then completed a subsequent residency in internal medicine at KU Medicine-Wichita from 2014-2017, during which he earned outstanding PGY-1 and PGY-2 awards and served as PGY-3 Chief Resident. 

After working with sound hospitalists in his hometown, Dr. Pankow returned south to Houston, Texas, where he completed his nephrology fellowship at UT Houston from 2018-2020. In recognition of his leadership qualities, excellent communication skills among his colleagues, and compassionate care to his patients, Dr. Pankow was made the Chief Fellow. He strongly believes that having the most current knowledge and diligently coordinating with medical team members are paramount in providing the best possible care for his patients just as he would his own family and friends. He joined HKSC in July 2020, seeking a team of doctors with a similar philosophy of patient care.

Dr. Pankow enjoys spending time with his wife – an infectious disease specialist – and his daughter and son. He is an avid runner and enjoys fitness with a focus on calisthenics in his spare time. He qualified for the Boston Marathon and remains competitive in running and fitness.

Tsegaw Egziti, MD, is a Consultant Nephrologist at Houston Kidney Specialists Center, which has four locations throughout Houston and Cypress, Texas. Dr. Egziti, was born in Ethiopia and graduated from Medical School at Gondar University, Ethiopia in 2005. He then moved to the United States and completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Austin Regional Program. 

Once he achieved his Diplomate in Internal Medicine, Dr. Egziti knew nephrology deeply interested him and he has remained passionate about it throughout his career. Dr. Egziti subsequently sought and was selected for a nephrology fellowship position at the highly reputed University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, Texas. After completing his fellowship, he practiced Nephrology in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, before relocating to the warm weather of Houston, Texas. He chose to join Houston Kidney Specialists Center (HKSC) in 2019 as he was looking for a group of hardworking, young, dynamic physicians, all of whom had trained in well-acclaimed universities. In addition, the group strongly shared his vision and belief of just not having the knowledge, but applying it, every day in their practice with tremendous care and compassion.

He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) in both internal medicine and nephrology. He has been part of various committees, including the Critical Care Committee and Pharmacy and Therapeutics committees. Dr. Egziti’s patients have often expressed that they regard him as a very compassionate and caring physician who lays a strong emphasis on medical care to improve quality of life. He has established himself in the community as an endearing physician with his pleasant nature. Dr. Egziti’s expertise in nephrology is consistently sought after by physicians, nurse practitioners, patients, and their families alike, for his immense knowledge, communication skills, and the empathetic care that he renders. 

Outside of work, he enjoys reading, sports, playing guitar and piano, as well as spending time with his beautiful family.

Specializing in gastrointestinal (digestive) disorders at Katy Digestive Center in Katy, Texas, board-certified gastroenterologist Murtaza Arif, MD, offers a variety of solutions to treat acute and chronic digestive health conditions. Dr. Arif is an active member of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). Dr. Arif is a staff member of Katy-area hospitals, including Memorial Hermann Katy and Houston Methodist West.

Graduating with his residency training in Internal Medicine from the Medical College of Wisconsin, Dr. Arif completed his fellowship training in Gastroenterology at the University of Missouri. He then pursued advanced training in therapeutic endoscopy at Geisinger Medical Center in Pennsylvania.

In addition to his extensive clinical experience, Dr. Arif is the author and coauthor of several peer-reviewed journal articles, case studies, and book chapters that address gastroenterology conditions and treatments. He is especially passionate about his work in colon cancer screening and prevention.

At Katy Digestive Center, Dr. Arif provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services to address digestive disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux, and peptic ulcer disease, using the latest medical technologies. He offers a complete range of endoscopic procedures including upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy, and ERCP to ensure patients have answers quickly.

Dr. Arif is dedicated to providing the highest quality care and is known for his compassionate, comprehensive approach and his empathy for patient health care struggles. At Katy Digestive Center, Dr. Arif and his staff provide an opportunity for patients to ask questions, address their queries, and help them develop a better understanding of their symptoms.

Dr. Syed Farhat A. Zaidi, MD, is a board-certified internist at Integrative Primary Care who specializes in diabetes, hypertension, emphysema, asthma, heart disease, and geriatric care. With a special emphasis on preventive medicine, Dr. Zaidi helps his patients in the Houston and Katy, Texas, area stay one step ahead of their health.

Dr. Zaidi completed his residency at the University of Missouri, Columbia, in 1999. Before coming to Texas, he was on the faculty at the University of Connecticut, Hartford, for three years. Dr. Zaidi is affiliated with many local Katy/West Houston area hospitals, as well as nursing homes in the region.

To stay abreast of the latest medical advances, Dr. Zaidi is a member of the New Mexico Medical Society.

Currently, Dr. Zaidi resides in Katy with his wife and two girls. His hobbies include photography, hunting, fishing, flying, and biking.

Dr. Kaminski graduated from medical school at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. She completed residency at University of Oklahoma in Tulsa in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and served as chief resident. She completed fellowship in Sports Medicine at Texas Tech. She is board certified in these fields and has 7 years of experience. She has a focus in concussion management, regenerative medicine, obesity medicine, eating disorders in athletes, working with musculoskeletal injuries, working with hypermobility syndromes, and in breastfeeding medicine. Dr Kaminski routinely performs joint injections, tendon sheath injections, trigger point injections, nerve blocks, hydrodissections, prolotherapy, fracture care including casting, and extensive concussion management, as well as continuing all aspects of primary care for all ages.

Shirmeen Lakhani, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist at Jacinto Medical Group in Baytown, Texas. She has been practicing podiatry in Texas for more than 10 years.

Growing up in Texas for much of her life, Dr. Lakhani’s interest in podiatry and foot surgery began when she was still an undergraduate at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, where she studied chemistry. Immediately after graduation, Dr. Lakhani began her medical studies at Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida, where she earned her doctorate in podiatric medicine in 2008.

Dr. Lakhani moved back to Texas to complete her podiatric surgery residency at the University of Texas Health Center. Soon after her residency ended in 2011, Dr. Lakhani joined Gonzaba Medical Group in Houston, where she treated patients for two years before relocating to Baytown in 2013 to work at Jacinto Medical Group.

Proud to offer her patients the latest technological advances in podiatric medicine, Dr. Lakhani specializes in foot surgery, diabetic foot care, and limb salvage. As an experienced podiatrist, she belongs to a number of professional organizations, including the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, American Podiatric Medical Association, and the Texas Podiatric Medical Association.

When she isn’t treating patients, Dr. Lakhani loves spending time with her family and friends in Houston.

Shirmeen Lakhani, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist at Jacinto Medical Group in Baytown, Texas. She has been practicing podiatry in Texas for more than 10 years.

Growing up in Texas for much of her life, Dr. Lakhani’s interest in podiatry and foot surgery began when she was still an undergraduate at the University of St. Thomas in Houston, where she studied chemistry. Immediately after graduation, Dr. Lakhani began her medical studies at Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida, where she earned her doctorate in podiatric medicine in 2008.

Dr. Lakhani moved back to Texas to complete her podiatric surgery residency at the University of Texas Health Center. Soon after her residency ended in 2011, Dr. Lakhani joined Gonzaba Medical Group in Houston, where she treated patients for two years before relocating to Baytown in 2013 to work at Jacinto Medical Group.

Proud to offer her patients the latest technological advances in podiatric medicine, Dr. Lakhani specializes in foot surgery, diabetic foot care, and limb salvage. As an experienced podiatrist, she belongs to a number of professional organizations, including the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, American Podiatric Medical Association, and the Texas Podiatric Medical Association.

When she isn’t treating patients, Dr. Lakhani loves spending time with her family and friends in Houston.