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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.
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.
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.
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.
Adnan Aslam, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is board certified in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology, and is also certified in certification board of nuclear cardiology. Practicing at Northwest Houston Heart Center, with locations in Tomball, Cypress, Magnolia, and The Woodlands, Texas, Dr. Aslam is committed to providing his patients with the highest quality heart and vascular care available.
With an extensive education background and specialized training in cardiovascular care, Dr. Aslam brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to patients seeking top-rated heart and vascular health care in the Northwest Houston area. Dr. Aslam studied under the direction of many of the nation’s most esteemed doctors while completing his internship and residency training at the University of Illinois College of Medicine and Tulane University School of Medicine. He continues to contribute to the advancement of medical education by authoring and co-authoring a number of scientific publications, presentations, and abstracts focused on cardiology.
He places a special focus on administering the latest diagnostics, state-of-the-art equipment, and treatment options with compassion and concern for each individual’s overall well-being. Dr. Aslam’s office is one of the only few centers in the Houston area equipped with an advanced cardiac PET scanner for the precise diagnosis of coronary artery disease, Cardiac PET scan is more accurate than traditional Nuclear Stress Test (SPECT Scan) done routinely by most of the cardiology practices. Dr. Aslam performs the latest interventional cardiology procedures for coronary and peripheral interventions, the latest treatments for vein disease, and pacemaker implantations for cardiac rhythm disorders
Aside from his practice, Dr. Aslam is often hand-selected to participate as an investigator in national cardiology trials, testing new therapies, and treatments. Dr. Aslam plays an active role in the advancement of health care delivery in the Northwest Houston area and was elected by his peers as President of the Medical Staff for the Tomball Regional Medical Center from 2013 to 2014. Dr. Aslam has been nominated as Houston Top Doc in Cardiology by H Texas Magazine for seven years.
Dr. Aslam is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in the fields of internal medicine, adult cardiology, and interventional cardiology. He is certified by the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology. In addition, he is distinguished as a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions.
Dr. Aslam is accepting new patients and takes Medicare and most private insurances. Please call the office or make an appointment online to establish care with Dr. Aslam and his team.
Through active listening and careful analysis, I am to deliver high-quality care that utilizes the most recent advancements in medicine. I am especially interested in the diagnosis and management of non healing complex wounds as well as in disorders of the lymphatic system. I earned my MD at the La Salle University in Mexico City and completed my residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Hyperbaric Medicine at the University of Texas-Houston. I have been active in academic medicine at both UT Houston and Baylor College of Medicine and have participated in several research projects including imaging of the lymphatic systems with near- infrared technology. I belief in individualized, patient-centered medicine, based on diagnostics and customized therapeutics considering each patients' particular circumstances.