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Mihaela Perijoc, MD, MHA, is an eminent board-certified internal medicine physician and functional medicine specialist providing exceptional health care for patients at North Texas Internal Medicine Specialists in Plano, Texas. Dr. Perijoc has outstanding medical skills that she combines with a passion for providing the highest standard of care for her patients.

Dr. Perijoc began her career by obtaining her medical degree from the Institute of Medicine and Pharmacy (Carol Davila), Bucharest, Romania. After qualifying as a doctor, she undertook her residency in internal medicine at St. Vincent Indianapolis in Indiana. Dr. Perijoc remained at St. Vincent to complete a procedural fellowship in internal medicine.

Dr. Perijoc went on to gain valuable experience in high-profile positions at hospitals and health care institutions across Texas, honing her already considerable skills and becoming a leading advocate for raising quality standards. She developed a new model of patient care that emphasizes continuity of care and places the patient at the heart of everything she and her staff do. Dr. Perijoc continually adds to her skill set and is currently pursuing a Master in Functional Medicine degree with George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Perijoc is a distinguished figure in her field, undertaking teaching roles at several Texas universities and holding membership of the American College of Physician Executives and the American Medical Directors Association, for whom she is a certified medical director for nursing homes. Dr. Perijoc also provides comprehensive and compassionate care and support for patients and their loved ones at hospice facilities across Texas.

Dr. Perijoc is an extraordinary physician who sets standards other medical professionals rarely match. The residents of Plano are fortunate to have a doctor of her caliber caring for their health.

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.

Venkatesh Madhav, MD, is a double board-certified internal medicine and geriatrics specialist in Plano, Texas. As the founder and owner of TX Primary Care Plus, Dr. Madhav promotes comprehensive and holistic care for anyone over the age of 40.

Dr. Madhav graduated in the 95th percentile from Bangalore Medical College in Bengaluru, India. During his time in medical school, he received several honors and awards, including National Merit Scholarships. 

After earning his medical degree, Dr. Madhav completed his three-year internal medicine residency and geriatrics fellowship at New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. He has been practicing throughout the United States since 2001.

Dr. Madhav is a firm believer in the power of holistic medicine. Since training in India, he is well-versed in alternative medicine therapies that aim to uncover the root cause of illness rather than masking the symptoms.

As part of his mission to provide whole-body care, Dr. Madhav owns a mobile IV Hydration company called RX MD Solutions to provide patients with the hydration, antioxidants, and micronutrients they need to achieve optimal health.

Dr. Madhav is a pioneer in the medical field. He has contributed to 14 research and medical publications and frequently lends his medical expertise to TV and radio programs.

When he isn’t working, Dr. Madhav enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters at their home in Frisco, Texas. His hobbies include music, travel, and meditation.

Dr. Gurrapu is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Board Certified in Obesity Medicine with 15+ years of experience proudly serving the state of Texas. Dr. Gurrapu has been working as a hospitalist at major hospitals in the DFW metroplex – Presbyterian Plano, Medical Center of McKinney, Baylor Carrollton, and Harris Methodist in Fort Worth. Dr. Gurrapu is a patient-centric physician who works diligently to provide the best comprehensive care to her patients. Dr. Gurrapu won several awards for the quality of patient care including the “most courteous Physician” award at Baylor Carrollton.

For her consistently outstanding services, Dr. Gurrapu was selected for the prestigious “Physicians Lead” program by Texas Health Resources (THR). Dr. Gurrapu has served on multiple committees in Baylor Carrollton and Texas Health Resources hospitals. She has served on the medical board in Presbyterian Hospital, Plano, and is actively serving on the credentialing committee for Texas Health Resources ensuring high-quality standards for new physicians towards better patient care.

Dr. Yamuna Gurrapu is dedicated to providing comprehensive and preventative medical care to her patients, including diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses, managing complex medical conditions, and providing custom medical weight loss management to her patients.

Dr. Gurrapu is the proud owner of North Texas Med360 along with her primary care clinic– North Texas Medical Clinic located in Frisco, Texas.

Schedule Appointment with Dr. Frenkel:

• Garland Clinic
• White Rock Clinic

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Internal Medicine
• Interventional Cardiology

HOSPITALS:

• Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas
• Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lake Pointe
• Baylor Scott & White | The Heart Hospital Plano
• Baylor University Medical Center
• Medfinity Health Plano
• Medical City Dallas
• Medical City Heart Hospital
• Methodist Richardson Regional Medical Center
• North Park Heart & Vascular Center
• Texas Health Dallas
• White Rock Medical Center

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 
• Fellowship, Cardiology: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX 
• Internship, Internal Medicine:  University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX 
• Medical School, MD Degree: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX 

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BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Internal Medicine

HOSPITALS:

• Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas
• Baylor University Medical Center
• Methodist Charlton Medical Center

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Cardiology: Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth, Ft Worth, TX 
• Residency, Internal Medicine: Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth, Ft Worth, TX 
• Internship, Internal Medicine (Specialty Track): Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth, Ft Worth, TX 
• Medical School, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 
• Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science (Summa Cum Laude): Barry University, Miami Shores, FL 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

• American College of Cardiology
• American College of Osteopathic Internists
• American Osteopathic Association
• Texas Medical Association
• Texas Osteopathic Medical Association

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BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Internal Medicine

HOSPITALS:

• Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center - Fort Worth
• Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital - Dallas
• Medfinity Health HEB
• Medical City Fort Worth
• Texas Health Arlington Memorial
• Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington
• Texas Health HEB

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology: Texas Heart Institute, Houston, TX 
• Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: Texas Heart Institute, Houston, TX 
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO 
• Internship, Internal Medicine:  University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO 
• Medical School, MD Degree: University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO 
• Undergraduate: University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

• American College of Cardiology
• Heart Rhythm Society

HONORS/AWARDS:

• Healthcare Heroes Award - honored for developing a minimally invasive procedure for patients with advanced a-fib
• Chief Electrophysiology Fellow - Texas Heart Institute
• Chief Medical Resident - University of Colorado
• Gold Headed Cane Award for Promise as an Outstanding Physician
• Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
• James Waring Award
• Joseph Cowgill Award for Academic Accomplishment
• Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

MEDICAL INTERESTS:

• Ablation of complex rhythms such as atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia.
• Laser lead extraction
• Pacemaker
• ICD
• Biventricular pacemakers
• Leadless pacemakers
• Subcutaneous ICD
• Implantable loop recorders
• Left atrial appendage occlusion

DIAGNOSES/CONDITIONS:

• Atrial Fibrillation
• SVT (racing heart)
• Wolff-Parkinson White Syndrome
• Ventricular Tachycardia
• Cardiac Arrest
• PVCs
• Palpitations
• Syncope (fainting)
• Electrical Heart Block
• Skipped Heart Beats

SERVICES:

• Electrophysiological Testing (EP Study)
• Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation
• Ablation of Atrial Flutter
• Ablation of SVT
• Ablation of Wolff-Parkinson White
• Ablation of Atrial Tachycardia
• Ablation of AVNRT
• Ablation of PVCs
• Ablation of Ventricular Tachycardia
• Device Follow-up
• Electrocardiograms (EKG/ECG)
• Holter / Event Monitors
• Implantable Loop Recorders
• Laser Lead Extraction
• Leadless Pacemaker Implantation
• Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (Watchman)
• Pacemaker, ICD, Defibrillator, and Biventricular Device Implantation
• Subcuteneous ICD Implantation
• Tilt Table Testing

PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA:

• Eifling, Michael. "Off beat: St. Mark's, Ogden Regional offer debated treatment for irregular heartbeats". deseret.com. Daphne Chen. December 25, 2015.

Schedule Appointment with Dr. Bret:

• Garland Clinic
• White Rock Clinic
  

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Internal Medicine

HOSPITALS:

• Baylor University Medical Center
• Methodist Richardson Medical Center

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Cardiology: Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas 
• Residency, Internal Medicine: Central Texas Medical Foundation / Brackenridge Hospital, Austin, Texas 
• Internship, Internal Medicine: Central Texas Medical Foundation / Brackenridge Hospital, Austin, Texas
• Medical School, MD Degree: University of Texas, Southwestern Medical School, Austin, Texas
• Undergraduate: Texas A & M University, College Station, Texas 

HONORS/AWARDS:

• D Magazine's Best Doctors (Cardiology) - 2010
• Super Doctors: 2010

SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT WITH DR. AMIN:

• Mansfield Clinic
• South Arlington Clinic

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
• Cardiovascular Disease

HOSPITALS:

• Methodist Dallas Medical Center
• Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
• Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington
• Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South
• USMD Hospital at Arlington

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Cardiac Electrophysiology: University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
• Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: University of Florida, Jacksonville, Florida 
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
• Internship, Internal Medicine:  University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
• Medical School, MD Degree: Texas A & M College of Medicine, College Station, Texas
• Undergraduate, B.S. Electrical Engineering (Summa Cum Laude): University of Texas at Arlington

PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA:

• World’s Smallest Pacemaker at Medical City Arlington - Nov 8, 2017

Schedule Appointment with Dr. Bellomo:

• Corsicana Clinic
• White Rock Clinic
• Red Oak Clinic

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Internal Medicine

LANGUAGES:

• English
• Spanish

HOSPITALS:

• Methodist Charlton Medical Center
• Vibra Hospital of DeSoto

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Cardiology: UT Southwestern Medical School 
• Fellowship, Cardiology: Albert Einstien College of Medicine 
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  UT Southwestern Medical School
• Internship, Internal Medicine:  UT Southwestern Medical School
• Medical School, MD Degree: New York University School of Medicine 

Schedule Appointment with Dr. Ammar here

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Interventional Cardiology
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Nuclear Cardiology
• Internal Medicine

HOSPITALS:

• Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Plano
• Baylor Scott & White | The Heart Hospital Denton
• Baylor Scott & White | The Heart Hospital Plano
• Medfinity Health Plano
• North Park Heart & Vascular Center
• Texas Health Allen
• Texas Health Dallas
• Texas Health Frisco
• Texas Health Plano

EDUCATION:

• Masters Business Administration: University of Massachusetts, Amherst 
• Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 
• Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 
• Internship, Internal Medicine:  University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 
• Medical School, MD Degree: West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, West Virginia 
• Undergraduate: Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 

PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA:

• Cardiologist Shares Heart-healthy Tips to Keep in Mind, Year-round

• KERA News - "White Coat Hypertension May Be Cause For Checking Your Blood Pressure More Often" (MAY 28, 2018)

• Cornerstone Baptist Church - Women's Ministry Presentation - "Red Dress Event [American Heart Association]" (March 20, 2018)

• WFAA - "Which health apps are best for you?" - April 26, 2018

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Interventional Cardiology
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Nuclear Cardiology
• Echocardiography
• Internal Medicine

HOSPITALS:

• Medical City Arlington
• Methodist Medical Center Mansfield
• Texas Health Heart & Vascular Arlington
• Texas Health Mansfield
• USMD Hospital at Arlington

LANGUAGES:

• English
• Arabic

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: Rutgers - Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
• Chief Fellow, General Cardiology: Rutgers - Robert Wood Johnson Hospital
• Fellowship, General Cardiology: Rutgers - Robert Wood Johnson Hospital 
• Chief Resident, Internal Medicine:  Jersey Shore University Medical Center 
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  Jersey Shore University Medical Center 
• Medical School, MD Degree:  USMLE Preparation and match 
• Medical School, MD Degree: Misr University for Science and Technology 

PROCEDURAL SKILLS:

• Complex Coronary Interventions
• Atherectomy (Rotational Atherectomy, Laser, CSI)
• MCS (Impella, IABP)
• Intra-Coronary Imaging (IVUS, OCT)
• Radial Access, Distal Radial Access, Femoral Access
• Right Heart Catheterization
• Cardiac Biopsy
• Pericardiocentesis
• IVC Filter Insertion
• Implantable Loop Recorder (ILR) Insertion
• Peripheral Interventions

HONORS/AWARDS:

• RWJ Health Care Hero, Leader of the COVID Line Team (2020)
• Fellow Teaching Award (2019)
• Orion Award for outstanding medical care, Hackensack Meridian Health (2016)
• Top 10 Honor Award, Misr University for Science and Technology (2012)
• Creativity award, Misr University for Science and Technology (2011)

PUBLICATIONS:

• Hiltner, E; Al Akshar, A; Thanawala, P; Hakeem, A; Coromilas, J; Kassotis, J. Journal of Electrocardiology. "Is isolated ST segment elevation in Lead aVR associated with high grade coronary artery disease?". Volume 62, Sept–Oct 2020, P 170-177.

• Al Akshar, A; Hiltner, E; Vagaonescu, T. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. "Beating Inside The Box: Occult Constrictive Pericarditis In A Young Patient With Congenital Hypothyroidism Presenting With Decompensated Congestive Heart Failure". Volume 73, Issue 9, Supplement 1, 12 March 2019, P 2474.

• Alam, A; Al Akshar, A; Hiltner, E; Kamran, H; Theodoropoulos, K; Thanawali, P; Hakeem, A; Kassotis, J. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. "Is An Isolated ST Segment Elevation In Lead aVR Associated With High Grade Coronary Artery Disease?".  Volume 73, Issue 9, Supplement 1, 12 March 2019, P 552. Systematic Review.

• Aboyme, A; Al Akshar, A; Mukherjee, A; Rock, J; Kassotis, J. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. "ECG Interpretation For Suspected Pacemaker Syndrome." Volume 75, Issue 11, Supplement 1, 24 March 2020, P 3234.

• Al Akshar, A; Choi, E. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology. "A Case Of Caffeine Induced St Elevation Myocardial Infarction In A 17 Year Old Male." Volume 71, Issue 11 Supplement, March 2018, Doi: 10.1016/S0735-1097(18)32788-8.

• Al Akshar, A; Almendral, J; Sangera, R;Shami, W. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology. "A Case Of Pulmonary Hypertension Due To Atrial Septal Defect Complicated By Occult Chronic Thromboembolism." Volume 71, Issue 11 Supplement. March 2018 Doi: 10.1016/S0735-1097(18)32993-0.

• Khan, A; Amin, A; Al Akshar, A; Amirpour, A; Chalasani, K; Ong, R. ATA 2018 Journal. "Management of A Critically Ill Patient with Graves’ Thyrotoxicosis and Contraindication to Thioamides."

• Al Akshar, A; Costanzo, E. ATS 2018 Journal. "A Rare Case Of Extremely Large Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm." American Thoracic Society International Conference 2018; San Diego, Ca, Usa.. (May, 2018).

• Patel, S; Al Akshar, A; Roy, R. AACE Clinical Case Reports, "An Unusual Case Of Digeorge Syndrome Presenting As Seizures In Adulthood." May 2018.

• Amin, A; Al Akshar, A; Khan, A; Jose, A; Al-Saoudi, G; Cheng, J. AACE Clinical Case Reports. "Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome In A Hyperthyroid Patient A Rare Presentation Of A Common Disease." May 2018.

• Al Akshar, A; Daniels, S; Homoud, A. ATS 2016 Journal. "Left Main Coronary Artery Fistula To Right Pulmonary Artery Presenting As Sustained Monomorphic Ventricular Tachycardia," American Thoracic Society International Conference; San Francisco, Ca, Usa. (May, 2016).

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BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Interventional Cardiology
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Registered Physician of Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)
• Nuclear Cardiology
• Echocardiography
• Internal Medicine

HOSPITALS:

• Medical City North Hills

EDUCATION:

• Chief Fellow, Interventional Cardiology: Ascension Saint John Hospital, Detroit, MI 
• Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: Ascension Saint John Hospital, Detroit, MI 
• Chief Fellow, General Cardiology: Ascension Saint John Hospital, Detroit, MI 
• Fellowship, General Cardiology: Ascension Saint John Hospital, Detroit, MI 
• Chief Resident, Internal Medicine:  Case Western Reserve University/St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, OH 
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  Case Western Reserve University/St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, OH 
• Residency, Internal Medicine: Damascus University Hospitals/Al-Assad and Al-Mouasat Hospitals, Syria 
• Medical School, MD Degree:  Al-Ba´ath University, Faculty of Medicine, Homs, Syria 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

• Fellow, Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI)
• Fellow, American college of Cardiology (FACC)

PUBLICATIONS:

• Alasaad et al.. "Association of Race with Long-term Outcomes in Patients undergoing Popliteal and Infrapopliteal Percutaneous Peripheral Arterial Intervention." Cardiovasc Revasc Med. 2018 Oct 11. pii: S1553-8389(18)30454-8. doi: 10.1016/j.carrev.2018.10.014. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30401590

• "Cardiogenic Shock Complicating Acute Myocardial Infarction Treated With Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Supported by Impella: Implications of Advanced Age and Refractory Shock on Outcomes" Crit Care Explor. 2021 Jun 11;3(6):e0447. doi: 10.1097/CCE.0000000000000447. eCollection 2021 Jun. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34136823/

Poster Presentations:

• Alasaad Mohammad MD, Gordin Justin L. MD, Nagarajan Vijay MD and Tang W. H. Wilson MD.  "Correlates of Spirometry to Invasively Measured Pulmonary Arterial Hemodynamics in Advanced Chronic Heart Failure". Poster presented at: 9th Annual Scientific meeting of the Heart Failure Society of America (September 26-29, National Harbor, MD).; National Harbor, MD. (2015).

• Mohammad Alasaad MD, Anwar Zaitoun MD, Hussein Othman MD, Suzan Szpunar PhD ,
  Howard S. Rosman MD , Rajendra H. Mehta MD MS , Hiroshi Yamasaki MD.  "Association of Race with Long-term Outcomes in Patients undergoing Popliteal and Infra-popliteal Percutaneous Peripheral Arterial Interventions" Poster presented at: AHA American Heart Association (November 13th, Anaheim, CA). (2017).