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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.

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.

Maria Scouros, MD

Board-Certified Medical Oncologist

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Maria Scouros, MD, founded the Houston Cancer Institute, PA, which has three locations in Houston and another in Katy, Texas, in 1984. She is certified by the American Board of Medical Oncology, with an international reputation for practicing state-of-the-art medicine with a commitment to excellence. She is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Texas Medical Association and Harris County Medical Society, and MD Anderson Alumni. 

Dr. Scouros received her training in medical oncology at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, after completing her medical training at the Royal Free Hospital Medical School in London, UK and her internal medicine training at Evangelismos Hospital, Athens, Greece. 

She also served on the faculty of M.D. Anderson Cancer Center before founding the Houston Cancer Institute, PA in West Houston. She is on the staff of multiple hospitals in Houston where she  provides consultation services. 

Dr. Scouros has brought new advances in cancer therapy to the Houston community she serves. Over the years, she has implemented new treatments, such as interleukin therapy, autologous bone marrow transplantation, monoclonal antibodies, and anti-angiogenesis therapy, in addition to making available new chemotherapy and targeted agents and other regimens to all of her patients. Her reputation for integrating a multi-modality approach to the care of her patients ensures them access to all the tools that are available to fight their cancer.

Being multilingual, Dr. Scouros helps patients from around the world understand their options and treatment plans in their own language. Family members and caregivers are included in her care and compassion. She respects and answers their questions and concerns.

No one wants cancer, but patients can find comfort in Dr. Scouros’ knowledge, compassion, and personal care when it strikes. At the Houston Cancer Institute, the journey to health is a partnership between physician and patient.

Dr. Scouros is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to welcoming them to Houston Cancer Institute.

 

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.

Click here to watch a video on Tracy's story and Dr. Sokhon's part. 

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. 

 

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.

Dr. Mouin Sabbagh is an internist providing services to patients in Lake Jackson, Texas. He offers a wide range of services, including physical exams, weight loss programs, as well as testing and treatment for diabetes, allergies, respiratory diseases, stomach & intestinal diseases, and cardiovascular diseases.

Dr. Sabbagh received his medical education at the University of Cairo in Cairo, Egypt. After graduating from medical school, he completed his residency training in Internal Medicine at the University of Oklahoma Teaching Hospitals.

Dr. Sabbagh is affiliated with the Brazosport Regional Health System. During his career, he’s earned several awards, including the Excellence in Teaching Award from the American College of Physicians/American Society of Internal Medicine. He also served as Vice President of the Medicine Department at Brazosport Memorial Hospital from 1995-1996.

Dr. Sabbagh has been practicing medicine for almost 4 decades. He has significant experience in his field, and he has a reputation for providing quality care to patients. Patients who are interested in making an appointment with Dr. Sabbagh should contact Mouin Sabbagh, MD.

Richard Pedroza, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician and the medical director of AGP Family Health Clinic in Tomball, Texas. Dr. Pedroza welcomes families and patients of all ages to the practice for preventive medicine, urgent care, and chronic disease management. 

Dr. Pedroza was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana, as the son of Colombian immigrants. His father practiced community health care for over 40 years in the Mid-City neighborhood of New Orleans, and it inspired Dr. Pedroza to follow in his father’s footsteps in medicine. 

He went on to complete his medical degree at the Universidad de Monterrey in San Pedro Garza García, Mexico. Following his studies, he pursued a residency program in family medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Dr. Pedroza is certified in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), pediatric advanced life support (PALS), and advanced trauma life support® (ATLS).

While Dr. Pedroza is fluent in Spanish and English and supports the unique health needs of the diverse community, he is also a veteran of Operation Desert Storm, and wholeheartedly encourages military men and women to the practice for empathetic care. He firmly believes in serving the whole community. Dr. Pedroza prevents and treats men’s health issues that affect your health and well-being. He enjoys attending to each of his patients, and mentoring and motivating younger generations to take an active approach to their health. 

To receive compassionate health care from a friendly office, call AGP Family Health Clinic or book an appointment online today. Telemedicine visits are available and always welcome.   

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.