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Chhabra SK, Bogar LJ, DeCaro MV, Cohen IS. "Complex Mitral Valve Endocarditis Involving Left Atrial False Tendon". J Am Coll Cardiol 2012;60(22): 2330-2330
Ho RT, Kenia A, Chhabra SK. "Resetting and Termination of a Short RP Tachycardia - What is the Mechanism?". Heart Rhythm 2012 (In Press)
Chhabra SK, Greenspon AJ, Pavri BB, Frisch DR, Ho RT. "Electrical Isolation of the Atrioventricular Node: A New Technique of Atrioventricular Junction Ablation to Preserve a Nodal Escape Rhythm". Heart Rhythm 2012;9(5S): S169-170.
Kumar SK, Chhabra SK, Pavri BB. "Are There Differences in Initial ECG Findings in Patients With Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Acute Coronary Syndrome?". Heart Rhythm 2009;6(5S): S460.
Chhabra SK, Andrel J, Frisch DR, Greenspon AJ, Adams S, Mather PJ, Rubin S, Whellan DJ. "Atrial Fibrillation as a Predictor of Length of Stay in Patients Hospitalized With Diastolic or Systolic Heart Failure Exacerbation". Heart Rhythm 2008;5(5S): S101.
Chhabra SK, Kumar SK, Mather PJ. "Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy following Significant Emotional Stress". Presented at ACP Pennsylvania Southeastern Region Abstract Competition in October 2007.
Chhabra SK, Pessanha B, Chettiveettil D, Jones F, Lewis JF. "Diastolic Dysfunction by Tissue Doppler Imaging in Older Patients with Normal Systolic Function: Relation to Left Ventricular Remodeling". J Am Soc Echocardiogr 2006;19(5): 615.
"Minimally Invasive Cardiac Rhythm Procedures": Presented at Texas Health Presbyterian Plano. September 2015.
Chhabra SK, Frisch DF. Atrial Arrhythmias in Heart Failure. In, Mather PJ, Deedwania P, editors. Drug and Device Selection in Heart Failure (expected title). New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers, 2013 (In Press).
HeartPlace - Dr. Sumeet Chhabra Physician Biography (video)
HeartPlace - Dr. Sumeet Chhabra on Cardiac Electrophysiology (video)
Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Asawaeer: Downtown Fort Worth/Medical District Office
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS: Internal Medicine Cardiology Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Vascular Interpretation
LANGUAGES: English Arabic
HOSPITALS: Heart and Vascular Surgical Center Medical City Fort Worth Medical City Arlington Methodist Mansfield Texas Health Azle Texas Health Fort Worth Texas Health Heart and Vascular Arlington Texas Health SW Fort Worth
EDUCATION: Internship: University of Jordan Hospital, Amman, Jordan. Residency: University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ Fellowship, Cardiology: University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE Fellowship, Interventional/Cardiovascular: University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL.
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS: American College of Cardiology Society for Cardiovascular Angiography/Interventions, Fellow
Pheochromocytoma: Presenting with regular cyclic blood pressure and inverted takotsubo cardiomyopathy. The Journal of Clinical Hypertension Feb 2009.
Heart Failure Conference: Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia in Heart Failure Patients. Department of Cardiology, University of Rochester. Mar 2007.
Poster presentation: Idiopathic right ventricular failure post-pericardial window in a patient with cardiac tamponade. American College of Physicians: New York Chapter, 2004.
Microchip Technology for DNA Sequencing and Macromolecule Identification. l3th Annual Senior Project Conference, Department of Biomedical Engineering. Boston University. Apr 1998.
Natural history and long-term outcomes in Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Department of Cardiology, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY- Jun '08- Jun '10
Elucidation of the role of tissue kallikreins hKL2 and hKLs in renin-angiotensin system. Department of Cardiology, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY- Aug '06- Jun '07
Correlation if transient ischemic dilation with echocardiogram documented left ventricular hypertrophy. Department of Cardiology, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY Dec '04- Jun '05
Design and analysis of semi-conductor microchips for DNA sequencing. Boston University, College of Engineering, Boston, MA- Sep '97- May '98.
Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
Chief Fellow, Cardiovascular Medicine: St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, OH
Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, OH
Attending, Internal Medicine Hospitalist: OhioHealth Doctor’s Hospital, Columbus, OH
Residency, Internal Medicine: St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, OH
Internship, Internal Medicine: St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, OH
Medical School, MD Degree: American University of the Caribbean - School of Medicine, St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles
Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science in Biology: University of Michigan, Flint, MI
HONORS/AWARDS:
Live Presentation at CRT 2021 Conference (2021)
Volunteer Recognition Award. Noor Community Clinic (2017)
Finalist and Presenter of 2 Presentations at the 2012 American College of Physicians National Meeting, New Orleans, LA. (2012)
Peter White Award for Excellence in Scholarly Activity - 1st Place at the 6th Annual Peter White University of Toledo Research and Clinical Resident Symposium (2011)
One of the youngest graduates of University of Michigan - Flint with feature articles in the Flint Journal (2005)
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI)
American College of Cardiology (ACC)
American Heart Association (AHA)
PUBLICTIONS/MEDIA:
Khan, S., Mir, T., Ullah, W., Ali, Z., Idris, O., Khan, G., Rashid, M., Mahmood, M., Ali, S. S., Comparing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR) with Surgical AVR, in Lower Risk Patients: A Comprehensive Meta-Analysis, and Systematic Review. Cardiology Research. 2020. 11(3):168-178. doi:10.14740/cr1046.
Khan, S., Idris, O., Shah, J., Sharma, R., Singh, H., Anomalous Origin of Left Main Coronary Artery from the Right Sinus of Valsalva: A case series-based systemic review. Cureus. 2020. 12(4): e7777. doi:10.7759/cureus.7777.
Nawaz, H., Changal, K., Hariri, I., Idris, O., Bhatti, K., Asymptomatic spontaneous complete dislodgement of a right atrial myxoma. British Journal of Hospital Medicine. 2018. Vol. 80, No. 5, P. ii. doi:10.12968/hmed.2019.80.5.ii.
Marwaha, B., Idris, O., Mahmood, M., Gundabolu, A., Ali, S. S., Kanaan, T., Singh, H., Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Adult Due to Anomalous Origin of Left Main Coronary Artery from Pulmonary Artery. JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions. 2018. Vol. 11, No. 24. doi:10.1016/j.jcin.2018.09.025.
Idris, O., Singh, H., Hariri, I., Nawaz, H., Luni, F., Marwaha, B., Mustafa, H., Adrenal Insufficiency: A Rare Cause of Complete Heart Block. Poster Presentation at ACC-Ohio 2018 Annual Meeting, Columbus, Ohio.
Nawaz, H., Thomas, Z., Bhatti, K., Hariri, I., Idris, O., Thrombus in Transit. Cardiovascular Medicine. 2018. 21(7-8):200-201. doi:10.4414/cvm.2018.00572.
Marwaha, B., Al-Dabbas, M., Idris, O., Shah, J., Mustafa, H., Hashmi, R., Enigma of complete heart block in pauci immune vasculitis. Poster presentation at C3 Conference 2018, Orlando, Florida.
Idris, O., Late Presentation of Familial Coagulopathy. 2012. Podium Presentation and Poster Presentation at the 12th Annual Mercy Research Symposium held at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio.
Idris, O., Rare Case of Pancytopenia. Finalist and Presenter at the 2012 American College of Physicians National Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Ashraf, M., Shehadeh, N., Idris, O., Patel, K., Anemia - An Under Recognized Complication from Immunoglobulin Therapy. 2012. American College of Physicians Ohio Chapter Meeting, Columbus, Ohio.
Idris, O., and de Leon, R., Mortality and Morbidity - Pulmonary Embolism. 2011. Presenter at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio.
Idris, O., Uncommon Association of Iron Deficiency with Pancytopenia. 2011. Podium Presentation at the 6th Annual Peter White University of Toledo Research and Clinical Resident Symposium, Toledo, Ohio.
Bowden DM, Dubach MF, Snyder II RW, Askaris, German DC. Three-Dimensional Computer Analysis of MPTP-Induced Dopaminergic Cell Loss in the Monkey. Neuroscience Abstracts 9:166, 1985
Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Residency, Internal Medicine: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Medical School, MD Degree: Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth, Richmond, Virginia
Graduate School, Masters of Science in Physiology Degree: Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth, Richmond, Virginia
Undergraduate, Bachelors of Science in Biology Degree (Departmental Honors): Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, Virginia
PROCEDURAL SKILLS:
Complex Coronary & Peripheral Interventions
Heart Catheterizations
Percutaneous Support Devices (Impella, IABP)
Venous Reflux Disease & Ablation Therapy
TAVR
PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA:
Publications:
Brown WR, Levine, G. “Chest Pains and Angina”. In Levine, G, Cardiology Secrets (4th , pp. 110-116). Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders. (2014).
Salloum FN, Abbate A, Houser J, Mudrick C, Roy S, Brown WR, Qureshi I, Prabhakar S and Kukreja R. “Sildenafil (Viagra) Attenuates Ischemic Cardiomyopathy and Improves Left Ventricular Function in Mice”. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2008 Mar;294(3):H1398-406. Epub. Jan 25, 2008.
Majid M, Brown WR, Divakaran V, Virani S. “Pulmonic Valve Endocarditis, A Case Report.” Submitted to Texas Heart Inst Journal.
Divakaran VG, Brown WR, Virani S. “Images in Echocardiography: A Freely Floating Saphenous Vein Graft.” Echocardiography. Vol 26. Aug, 2009.
Brown WR. Assisted Drs. R. Kukreja and F. Salloum in the investigation of PDE-5 inhibitors and their role in cardio protection. “Chronic Inhibition of PDE-5 with Sildenafil (Viagra) Attenuates Ischemic Cardiomyopathy and Improves Left Ventricular Function in Mice”. 2007.
Brown WR. Worked with Dr. T. Duane (Trauma Surgery) in the Medical College of Virginia Emergency Department. This research considered the value of pelvic/cervical spine films, and outcomes in various patient populations, including the obese and the diabetic patient. “The Role and Influence of Plain Films and Patient Demographics on Outcomes in the Trauma Bay." 2006.
Brown WR. Worked with Dr. J. Feher to complete a thesis in physiology research. “Continuous Chemiluminescent Measurement of Superoxide in Intact Rat Hearts During Ischemia-Reperfusion.” 2002-2003.
Brown WR. As a candidate for Biology departmental honors, worked with Dr. K. Loesser to complete a thesis in biological research. In May of 2001, presented research to the Virginia Academy of Science. The work subsequently appeared in the Academy’s publication. “Vitamin E: Efficacy of Gamma-Tocopherol vs. Alpha-Tocopherol in Atherosclerosis Prevention.” 2000-2001.
Poster Presentations:
Oliver PA, Brown WR, Regan C, Stoltzfus J, Ornato JP. “Correlation Between Heart Rate in Pre-Hospital Patients In Atrial Fibrillation With Rapid Ventricular Response And Blood Serum Magnesium Levels”. AAEM meeting, Las Vegas, NV. Feb 2010.
Salloum F, Abbate A, Brown WR, Hoke N, Kukreja RC. “Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors Reduce Myocardial Infarction, Apoptosis and Improve Post Ischemic Ventricular Function in Female Mice”. ACC meeting, Chicago, IL. March, 2008.
Ramon (Ray) Kumar, M.D., is board-certified in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. He specializes in coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, congestive heart failure, palpitations, and valve disease. Dr. Kumar practices at HeartPlace Allen, Texas, where he is committed to providing the highest quality of care to his patients.
Dr. Kumar earned his Doctor of Medicine degree at UT Southwestern in Dallas, Texas. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Harvard Medical School/Beth Israel in Boston, Massachusetts, followed by multiple fellowships at the prestigious Texas Heart Institute in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Kumar has long served as a leader in the field of cardiology. His extensive experience includes directing catheterization labs and serving as STEMI Director in multiple healthcare systems, ensuring optimal care for acute heart attack patients. With his expertise in peripheral vascular interventions, complex coronary revascularization, and valve disease procedures, Dr. Kumar often manages challenging cases referred from across Texas and beyond.
Dr. Kumar’s dedication to his patients stems from a personal commitment to treating each individual like family, inspired by his own experiences. Outside of his medical practice, Dr. Kumar enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, weightlifting, swimming, playing pickleball, and exploring physics and philosophy.
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:
Cardiovascular Disease
Interventional Cardiology
EDUCATION:
Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: Texas Heart Institute, Houston, TX
Residency, Internal Medicine: Harvard Medical School/Beth Israel, Boston, MA
Medical School, MD Degree: UT Southwestern, Dallas, TX
HONORS & AWARDS:
Outstanding Resident Teacher Award, Harvard Medical School
Chief Interventional Fellow, Texas Heart Institute
OFFICE LOCATION:
HeartPlace Allen 1105 N. Central Expy., Bldg. 2 Ste. 2330 Allen, TX 75013
