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Harman Kular, MD specializes in critical care and pulmonary medicine. He is board certified in internal medicine and pulmonary medicine and board eligible in critical care. Dr. Kular completed all of his medical educaton and training through Baylor College of Medicine, which allowed him to practice in a wide variety of settings within the Texas Medical Center, including the Harris Health System and the Veterans Affairs Health System. He believes in providing evidence-based, patient-centered care and has experience with a full spectrum of pulmonary conditions including infectious diseases as well as pleural and lung malignancies. 

Dr. Kular was born and raised in South Texas. He is a proud Houstonian, a faithful Astros fan and a Tex-Mex connoisseur. He lives in Houston with his wife, Sonia, and puppy, Sammy. 

Lakshmy V. Ayyar, MD, FCCP is a pulmonologist at Texas Multi-Specialty Group with one office in Cypress and two in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ayyar is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, critical care, and sleep medicine. Her special interests include pulmonary disease and sleep medicine.

A native of India, Dr. Ayyar’s path to her medical career began at MGM Institute of Health Sciences in Kamothe, Navi Mumbai, where she earned her medical degree. She then came to the United States to complete residency training at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York. She rounded out her postdoctoral clinical education with a fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.

Dr. Ayyar enjoys helping her patients at Texas Multi-Specialty Group. When she isn’t practicing medicine, she is active in medical and professional societies, including the Texas Medical Association and the Harris County Medical Society.

Mukarram Baig, MD, FACC is a cardiologist at Heart Care Center of Northwest Houston providing cardiac services for people living in the Methodist Willowbrook area of Houston, and North Cypress, Texas. He is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center and Houston Methodist Hospital. 

Dr. Baig received his medical degree from Aga Khan Medical College and has been in practice for 25 years. He completed his internship in general surgery at the John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He then completed an internal medicine residency at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Baig rounded out his medical training with an interventional cardiology fellowship at the University of Lousiville in Kentucky, a cardiology fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis, and post-doctoral research at the Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Dr. Baig is board-certified in cardiology and interventional cardiology, with special training and interest in interventional cardiology. 

Rupin Kadakia MD, FACC, is a cardiologist at Heart Care Center of Northwest Houston providing cardiac services for people living in the Methodist Willowbrook area of Houston, and North Cypress, Texas. He is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center and Houston Methodist Hospital. 

Dr. Kadakia received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, and has been in practice for 20 years. He completed his internship in internal medicine at Loyola University in Maywood, Illinois. He then completed an internal medicine residency at the same institution. Dr. Kadakia rounded out his medical training with a cardiology fellowship at the Heart and Vascular Institute at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, where he also completed an interventional cardiology fellowship. 

Dr. Kadakia is board-certified in cardiology, interventional cardiology, and internal medicine. He has special training and interest in the non-surgical treatment of peripheral vascular disease.

Kamran Sherwani MD, FACC, is a compassionate cardiologist at Heart Care Center of Northwest Houston providing cardiac services for patients living in the Methodist Willowbrook area of Houston, and North Cypress, Texas. He is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center and Houston Methodist Hospital. 

Dr. Sherwani received his medical degree from Rawalpindi Medical College and has been in practice for 27 years. Following medical school, Dr. Sherwani completed an internship in internal medicine at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee. He then completed his residency in internal medicine at the same institution. Dr. Sherwani rounded out his medical training with a cardiology fellowship at the Mid-American Heart Institute at The University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in nuclear cardiology at the same institution.

Dr. Sherwani is board-certified in cardiology and nuclear cardiology. He has special training and interest in diagnostic cardiology, permanent pacemakers, and nuclear medicine.

Mohammed Khan, MD, FACC, is a cardiologist at Heart Care Center of Northwest Houston providing cardiac services for patients living in the Methodist Willowbrook area of Houston, and North Cypress, Texas. He is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center and Houston Methodist Hospital. 

Dr. Khan received his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine and has been in practice for 13 years. He completed his internal medicine training at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in New Jersey. He then completed his cardiology training at the same institution, as well as his interventional cardiology training, where he earned certification in coronary, carotid, and peripheral angiography and intervention. 

Dr. Khan is licensed by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He has special interest and training in structural heart disease cardiology, peripheral vascular disease cardiology, preventative cardiology, women’s cardiovascular disease, cardiac imaging, and interventional cardiology. 

He looks forward to meeting new patients at Heart Care Center of Northwest Houston.

Faisal Arain, MD, is a cardiologist at Heart Care Center of Northwest Houston providing cardiac services for people living in the Methodist Willowbrook area of Houston, and North Cypress, Texas. He is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center and Houston Methodist Hospital. 

Dr. Arain received his medical degree from Aga Khan Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan, and has been in practice for 16 years. He completed a residency in internal medicine at The Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. He then completed a fellowship in vascular medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. The next year he completed his master’s of science degree in clinical and translational research at Mayo Graduate School. Dr. Arain then completed a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, followed by a fellowship in interventional cardiovascular at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio. 

He has professional experience working in the emergency department at Aga Khan Medical College, and he also worked in private practice at Lumberton Medical Clinic in North Carolina. 

He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Vascular Medicine, American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine, and American Board of Interventional Cardiology.

Gautam Patankar MD, FACC, serves patients in Northwest Houston, Spring, Tomball, and Cypress as a board-certified cardiologist at the Heart Care Center of Northwest Houston. He is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, CHI St. Luke's Health - The Vintage Hospital, and HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress. 

Dr. Patankar received his medical degree from Texas A&M College of Medicine in Bryan-College Station, Texas, and completed his internal medicine residency, general cardiology and interventional cardiology fellowships at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, TX. 

Dr. Patankar is board-certified in internal medicine, general cardiology, interventional cardiology, cardiac CT, nuclear cardiology, and echocardiography, and has published research articles on diagnosing carcinoid heart disease, renal filtration, and Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. 

In his free time, Dr. Patankar enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and watching sports.

Keilah Ford, DNP, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, is a skilled, practiced, and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Keilah sees patients at KADDs Wellness in Houston, Texas.

She always takes a holistic approach to understanding the mental health challenges people of all ages face and is passionate about treating the whole person — mind, body, and spirit. 

Keilah has over 20 years of experience in psychiatric nursing. She is deeply committed to embracing holistic mental health care.

Since a young age, Keilah has felt a calling to nurture and assist others, which led me to pursue nursing. She strongly desired to make a difference in mental health and pursued a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). She specialized in psychiatric care, alongside obtaining certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C).

Her treatment philosophy revolves around integrating spiritual, mental, social, physical, and emotional aspects, fostering open communication and trust with patients.

As a mental health advocate, Keilah equips patients with knowledge and combats stigmas for the benefit of people everywhere. Her motto, 'Be kind to your mind,' reflects an unwavering dedication to promoting mental well-being and fostering a compassionate society.

Keilah’s journey serves as a shining example of compassionate health care, inspiring hope and healing for a healthier world.

Yasir Akram, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI, is an accomplished interventional and general cardiologist at Apex Heart & Vascular Center, serving patients in Houston, Tomball, and Cypress, Texas. Known for his clinical expertise and extensive research background, Dr. Akram provides comprehensive care for a range of heart, peripheral arterial, and venous conditions.

Dr. Akram’s training spans Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine, cardiovascular disease, and interventional cardiology. He is highly skilled in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including balloon angioplasty and complex percutaneous coronary and peripheral vascular interventions. His specialties also include advanced cardiac support techniques, such as the Impella heart pump and intra-aortic balloon pump.

In addition, Dr. Akram performs structural heart procedures, such as PFO and ASD closures, and is proficient in implanting loop recorders and pacemakers. He is a recognized expert in venous thromboembolism management, endovascular venous ablation, and vent seal techniques. His capabilities extend to performing transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, as well as stress SPECT and PET imaging.

Dr. Akram holds fellowship status with the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and is board-certified in Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, and Vascular Ultrasound (RPVI). His Preventive Medicine board certification underscores his commitment to reducing cardiac risk factors through preventive care. A published author in leading medical journals, Dr. Akram continues to contribute to advancements in cardiovascular science.

At Apex Heart & Vascular Center, Dr. Akram is dedicated to delivering exceptional, evidence-based cardiovascular care. His advanced training, board certifications, and dedication to preventative cardiology enable him to provide high-quality care and innovative treatment options to his patients.

As an adult Psychiatrist, Neha Patel, DO, understands just how essential outstanding health services are in reshaping lives and improving patient outcomes. As part of the team at Endocrine and Psychiatry Center, Dr. Patel gets to know those in her care, building trusting bonds with residents of Houston, Texas.

Education has always shaped Dr. Patel’s life. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Dr. Patel went on to complete her residency in psychiatry at the same institution. 

Dr. Patel enjoys the challenges and complexity of working in psychiatry and especially loves helping those in her care find a path toward enhanced stability and mental health. She strives to build lasting bonds with patients. 

Residents of the greater Houston region who are 18 and older and want to make the most of their daily mental health and wellness are welcome to come in and meet with Dr. Patel to discuss treatment structure and planning. Book a visit online or by phone to learn more about her approach to mental health.  

Tess Chamakkala, DO, is excited to join the team at Endocrine and Psychiatry Center in Katy and Houston, Texas. As a skilled endocrinologist, Dr. Chamakkala is passionate about general adult endocrinology and managing conditions, including diabetes, thyroid and parathyroid disorders, and osteoporosis.

She completed her undergraduate studies at Fordham University in the Bronx neighborhood of New York City, New York, earning her Bachelor of Science in Biology. From there, she attended medical school at the New York Institute of Technology’s College of Osteopathic Medicine on Long Island. She underwent rigorous Internal Medicine residency training and later completed an Endocrinology fellowship through St. Luke’s University Health Network in Pennsylvania. She recently relocated to Texas. 

With this experience and enthusiasm for the progression of medicine, Dr. Chamakkala looks forward to welcoming new and returning patients to the practice. Contact the office nearest you to schedule an appointment or consult with Dr. Chamakkala.