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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.

Kozhaya Sokhon, MD is a highly-skilled and well-respected cardiologist who serves residents in the Houston metropolitan area from his offices at AdvaCardio in Houston and The Woodlands, Texas with 15 years of experience. This talented physician is board certified in interventional cardiology and cardiovascular disease.

Dr. Sokhon specializes in minimally-invasive diagnostic and interventional procedures that include cardiac catheterization, angioplasty, stent placement, and other nonsurgical techniques to care for patients with heart disease. These advanced therapies offer his patients optimal results without the need for traditional open-heart surgery.

After completing his residency in internal medicine at Staten Island University Hospital in New York, Dr. Sokhon completed a fellowship in cardiovascular disease at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. He then pursued further training and certification in electrophysiology and interventional cardiology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center.

Dr. Sokhon is passionate about helping his patients overcome the debilitating effects of heart disease through early diagnosis and intervention and has a special interest in preventing sudden cardiac death. His overarching goal is to serve his patients to the best of his ability with the most advanced cardiac care available.

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Dr. Sokhon, is a member of the Harris County Medical Society and the Texas Medical Association, the largest county and state medical associations in the nation. Committed to improving health for all Texans. 

 

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.

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Laura Fernandes, MD, FACC, is a practicing interventional cardiologist at Woodlands Heart and Vascular Institute, located in The Woodlands, Texas.

Dr. Fernandes has shared her expertise in the medical community for over 30 years and specializes in cardiology, interventional cardiology, and venous reflux disease.

Dr. Fernandes graduated from Federal University of Pernambuco, Brazil, as one of the top ten students in her class. After completion of her research assignment in rheumatology at the University of Pennsylvania, she fulfilled a three-year residency in internal medicine at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She relocated to the Houston area in 1997 to attend a cardiology fellowship at the Baylor College of Medicine that she completed in June 2000. Immediately after that fellowship, she continued her training in interventional cardiology at The Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center. This fellowship was completed in June 2001.

Dr. Fernandes is a kind and compassionate doctor who treats each patient with patience and understanding. She counsels her patients on living a healthy lifestyle and coaches them on how to make good choices for their wellbeing. “No two patients are the same,” said Dr. Fernandes, “I treat each patient as an individual. I take the time to get to know my patients and their lifestyle, which assists me in making a more accurate diagnosis and treatment strategy.” She is focused on serving the cardiac needs of adult patients of all ages, advancing great cardiovascular health, and meeting the individual objectives of every patient.

The team at Dr. Fernandes’s office is committed to creating a positive experience from the principal office visit, to the analysis and technique and development. In addition to English, Dr. Fernandes and her team can accommodate patients who speak Spanish and Portuguese.

Dr. Fernandes is very active in hospital and physician affairs in The Woodlands and Conroe area. She currently has hospital appointments at Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, Houston Methodist Hospital Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Woodlands Hospital, Conroe Regional Medical Center, and CHI St. Luke’s Health – The Woodlands Hospital. 

Annie Chang, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant at Heights Dermatology in Houston. 

Annie is originally from the Houston area and attended high school at St. Agnes Academy. She graduated from the University of Texas with a Bachelor of Science and Arts in Nutrition in Business. She obtained her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from UTMB in 2019. 

Before completing her graduate studies, she gained hands-on experience working as a clinical care coordinator in hepatology at the Houston Medical Center.

In addition to her background in nutrition, Annie holds a keen interest in skin care and in preventative medicine through lifestyle and diet. Building a strong relationship with every patient is an integral part of her practice. Having received personal training in dermatology from Dr. Alpesh Desai, DO, and Tejas Desai, DO, Annie practices medical dermatology, skin cancer surgeries, and other various skin procedures. Annie regularly pursues her continuing medical education in dermatology to provide the highest quality care for her patients.

She is currently a member of the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants, American Academy of Physician Assistants, Texas Association of Physician Assistants, and Texas Gulf Coast Physician Assistant Association. In her free time, Annie enjoys cooking, crafting, and spending time with her husband and English bulldog, Rex.

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.

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.

Waqar Khan, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI, is board-certified in cardiology and interventional cardiology. Dr. Khan is the Founder and the President of Lone Star Heart and Vascular Center in Tomball, Texas. He has built and run one of the most respected cardiology practices in suburban Houston, which has thrived for over 20 years. Dr. Khan performs advanced cardiac and vascular procedures at some of the area's best hospitals in Spring and Tomball.

Dr. Khan holds a Master's Degree in Public Health from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in Houston. He graduated from King Edward Medical College in Pakistan.  His internship training was at St. Louis University Medical Center, followed by a residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in Houston. Upon completing his fellowship in cardiology at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Dr. Khan completed additional fellowships in Vascular Medicine and Peripheral Vascular Interventions at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center-Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston and the Cardiovascular Institute of the South in Louisiana respectively. He is Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.

Among his numerous awards and honors, Dr. Khan has been named one of Houston Top Docs every year by H Texas Magazine and Texas Monthly for several consecutive years. He recently published a best seller book titled "Be Heart Smart - Understand, Treat and Prevent Coronary Heart Disease" which is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and many other retailers. Copies are also available at Dr. Khan's office. He is proud to lend his extensive experience in peripheral vascular interventions, coronary angioplasty, carotid artery angioplasty, and stents to help his patients.

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.

 

Alexander Trujillo, MD, is a top-rated cardiologist at Lone Star Heart and Vascular Center in Tomball, Texas. Dr. Trujillo is a cardiovascular disease specialist who moved to the Tomball area in 2015 from Lubbock, Texas. He is eager to help those he treats resolve their issues with patient-centered care.

Dr. Trujillo graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California in Tijuana, Mexico, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine degree. He completed his Internal Medicine residency program at the University of Arizona. Before attending the University of Arizona, he was the ER Medical Director at Del Prado Hospital. Dr. Trujillo finished two fellowships in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology from Texas Tech University Health and Sciences Center in Lubbock.

Dr. Trujillo is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology, and Internal Medicine. He is licensed in Nuclear Cardiology and non-invasive imaging. Dr. Trujillo has extensive background in the most up to date cardiovascular procedures. These include coronary, carotids and peripheral vascular interventions, nuclear gamma camera, transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, cardiac PET scan, implantation of pacemakers, vein mapping, and ablations. He performs advanced cardiovascular consultations and procedures with compassion and empathy.

Dr. Trujillo is bilingual in English and Spanish. In his spare time, he enjoys sports and time with his family. Dr. Trujillo has a passion for patient care and is committed to helping you reach your healthcare goals and improve your quality of life.

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.