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About Dr. Vikas Jindal

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Dr. Vikas Jindal brings his expertise in interventional cardiology and cardiovascular disease to the team at HeartPlace Baylor Heart & Vascular Hospital. He welcomes new patients and continues to provide compassionate, individualized care to current patients at his office in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Jindal offers comprehensive cardiovascular care with expert diagnosis and management of chronic conditions such as hypertension and high cholesterol and provides advanced intervention to treat arrhythmias and repair cardiovascular disease.

After receiving his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine, Dr. Jindal relocated to Rochester, New York, for residency training in internal medicine at the University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital. He also completed fellowship training in cardiology and interventional cardiology at the University of Rochester. Over the course of his medical training, Dr. Jindal has published in The Journal of Clinical Hypertension and presented numerous studies at professional cardiovascular conferences.

Dr. Jindal maintains active membership in the American College of Cardiology, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, the American Society of Echocardiography, and the American Society of Hypertension.

Dr. Jindal's office is conveniently located in the heart of Dallas, in the center between Oak Lawn, Uptown, the Design District, Kessler, Cedars, South Dallas/Fairpark, Old East Dallas, and Knox/Henderson. Call or request an appointment online today!

Dr. Jindal holds board certifications in:

• Cardiovascular disease
• Internal medicine
• Interventional cardiology
• American Society of HTN
• Nuclear cardiology
• RPVI Vascular Interpretation

Sanjeev U. Nair was formally trained in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Critical Care in India and was awarded a Doctorate in Medicine. He continued his training in the United Kingdom prior to migrating to the United States. In the USA he completed his internship and residency training at the prestigious Case Western Reserve University and the Stamford/Columbia College of Physicians & Surgeons programs respectively. He then went on to pursue research and clinical work at the Hartford Hospital/ University of Connecticut prior to completion of his Cardiovascular training at Lehigh Valley Health Network in Allentown, PA. He underwent further training in Interventional Cardiology as a Chief Fellow at the Michigan State University program under the mentorship of Dr. Tim Fischell, one of the inventors of the coronary stent. He received comprehensive training in complex coronary, peripheral and structural interventions during that time.   Dr. Nair is widely published and has multiple peer-reviewed publications in the field of cardiology to his name. He has also presented numerous research abstracts at national and international meetings and has authored multiple textbook chapters in cardiology. He has been nominated for several research awards and was awarded the Young Investigator Award by the Resuscitation Council of the American Heart Association in 2011. His primary research interests include sudden cardiac death and cardiac arrest, therapeutic hypothermia, nuclear cardiology and cardiovascular interventions especially related to structural heart disease.   He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) for Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Medicine and Interventional Cardiology, the National Board of Echocardiography (NBE) for comprehensive adult echocardiography, the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC) for nuclear study interpretation, the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) as registered physician for vascular interpretation (RPVI) and the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography(SCCT).   He is also a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI) which are distinguished designations from the American College of Cardiology and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions respectively in recognition of Dr Nair’s professional achievement, commitment to quality and a mark of excellence among his peers.   His training and practice includes Interventional Cardiology – coronary angioplasty and stenting through radial, ulnar or femoral artery access, complex coronary interventions (higher risk patients and chronic total occlusions), use of hemodynamic support devices (intra-aortic balloon pump, Impella and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenator-ECMO) for unstable patients, peripheral angioplasty and stenting, atherectomy, intra-arterial thrombolysis, aspiration thrombectomy, structural heart interventions such as ASD/ PFO closures and TAVR, venous disorders – IVC filter placement through femoral access. Dr. Nair also holds interest in general cardiology specifically preventive medicine, heart failure, coronary disease, preoperative cardiovascular evaluation, valvular heart disease, atrial fibrillation/flutter, cardiovascular disease in the elderly and congenital heart disease.   Dr. Nair is passionate about teaching the next generation of clinicians and cardiologists. He has held faculty positions with the University of Connecticut and Michigan State University in the past. He currently holds a faculty position as Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth.   Dr. Nair resides in Fort Worth with his wife and children. When he has time away from work he enjoys reading, listening to jazz/blues and classical Indian music, working out and spending time with family.

Shahnaz Begum, MD, FACC, is a Board-certified cardiovascular disease specialist. She is an experienced physician who has been practicing cardiology for over 15 years. 

Dr. Begum received her medical degree from State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical College in New York. She subsequently completed 3 years of training in Internal Medicine followed by another 3 years of specialized training in Cardiovascular disease/cardiology. She then worked at SUNY Downstate as a faculty physician and Assistant Professor of Cardiology until she moved to Dallas. After that she worked at Texas Health Resource and Plano Presbyterian Hospital for several years as an attending Cardiologist. Since then, she has been providing outstanding cardiac care at Heart Care located in Frisco, Texas. 

Dr. Begum has exceptional knowledge and skills. She excels in diagnosing and treating heart conditions including heart failure, coronary artery disease (CAD), valvular heart disease, arrhythmias, and many more. She also believes in prevention and therefore focuses on hypertension, cholesterol and multiple other conditions that can lead to heart diseases.  

In addition to assuring that her patients benefit from cutting-edge new technology, Dr. Begum is compassionate and values their time. She ensures patients have a minimal wait while maximizing the time she spends with each person. She is an excellent listener and her patients love her for her thoroughness and personalized care that she provides to them.

At Heart Care, Dr. Begum offers exceptional care and ensures that her patients’ concerns are properly addressed. She welcomes her patients and looks forward to improving their heart health.

Schedule Appointment with Dr. Routh:

• Garland Clinic
• White Rock Clinic

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Interventional Cardiology
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Internal Medicine

HOSPITALS:

• Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas
• Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lake Pointe
• Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano
• Baylor University Medical Center
• Medical City Heart Hospital - Dallas
• Medfinity Health Plano
• Methodist Richardson Medical Center
• North Park Heart & Vascular Center
• Texas Health Dallas
• White Rock Medical Center

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Cardiology: Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  Mayo Clinic and Graduate School of Medicine, Rochester, MN 
• Internship, Internal Medicine:  Mayo Clinic and Graduate School of Medicine, Rochester, MN 
• Medical School, MD Degree: Texas A & M University College of Medicine, Bryan, TX 
• Undergraduate: Baylor University, Waco, TX 

HONORS/AWARDS:

• SuperDoctors: 2006-2008, 2010-2025

PUBLICATIONS:

• Routh, R. "Medicare payment change will shift lucrative heart procedures out of the hospital". www.modernhealthcare.com. Harris Meyer. March 21, 2020

Schedule Appointment with Dr. Rashdan:

• Bedford Clinic
  
• Southlake Clinic

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Interventional Cardiology
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Echocardiography
• Internal Medicine

LANGUAGES:

• English
• Arabic
• French

HOSPITALS:

• Glen Rose Medical Center
• ​Medfinity Health HEB
• Texas Health HEB
• Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK 
• Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK 
• Fellowship, Echocardiology: Institut de Cardiologie de Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada 
• Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: Institut de Cardiologie de Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada 
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 
• Internship, Internal Medicine:  University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
• Internship, Internal Medicine:  Pitie-Salpetriere Medical School 
• Internship, Internal Medicine:  Dreux General Hospital 
• Medical School, MD Degree: Damascus University School of Medicine, Lebanon

Dr. Serauto is now accepting patients at HeartPlace Allen and HeartPlace Richardson-Renner.  Board Certifications:

• Interventional Cardiology
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Echocardiography
• Internal Medicine

Education:

• Interventional Cardiology Fellowship - University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston
• Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship - University of Texas Health Center in Houston
• Internal Medicine Residency - University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston
• Medical School - Universidad Central de Venezuela Luis Razetti Medical School

Languages:

• English
• Spanish

LANGUAGES: 

English, Hindi, Gujarati

 

PROCEDURES:

• Left heart cardiac catheterization

• Right heart cardiac catheterization

• Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)

• Peripheral angiogram
• Pulmonary Embolectomy
• Renal Artery Intervention
• PFO closure
• Implantable Loop Recorder (ILR)
• Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)
• Cardioversion
• Varicose Veins GSV RF Ablation

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS: 

•  American College of Cardiology, Fellow.

MAPS:

HeartPlace Arlington 

902 W. Randol Mill Road, Suite 200

Arlington, TX  76012

P: 817-468-2028 / F: 844-292-1463

 

HeartPlace Mansfield

2800 East Broad Street

Professional Buliding 1, Suite 318

Mansfield, TX. 76063

P: 817-779-3178 / F: 844-292-1460

Schedule Appointment with Dr. Thamwiwat:

• HeartPlace HEB - Bedford Clinic
• Huguley /Burleson Clinic
  

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Interventional Cardiology
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Echocardiography
• Nuclear Cardiology
• Internal Medicine

HOSPITALS:

• Glen Rose Medical Center
• Medfinity Health HEB
• Texas Health HEB
• Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
• Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 
• Medical School, MD Degree: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, Lubbock, Texas
• Undergraduate: The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
• American College of Cardiology
• American Medical Association

HONORS/AWARDS:

• Ambulatory Care Achievement Award, Baylor College of Medicine (June 2014)
• Outstanding Student Award, Department of Internal Medicine, Texas Tech School of Medicine (2011)
• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (2010-present)
• University Scholar Award (2005-2006, 2006-2007)
• Honoree for College of Science Academic Excellence Reception (2003)
• The National Dean's List (2002-2007)
• Fort Worths Top Doctors of 2026

PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA:

• Thamwiwat, A, Sudhakar D, Paniagua D, and Denktas AE. Suspected coronary fat embolism after liposuction. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2018;1-4.

 

• Thamwiwat A, Levine GN. Chapter 14: Chest pains and Angina. Cardiology Secrets, 5th Edition. Ed. Glenn N. Levine. Philadelphia: Elsevier, 2018.125-134. Print.

 

• Thamwiwat A, Mejia R, Nutman TB, Bates JT. (2014). Strongyloidiasis as a cause of chronic diarrhea, identified using next-generation Strongyloides stercoralis-specific immunoassays. Curr Trop Med Rep. 2014; 1:145-147.

 

• Hira RS, Thamwiwat A, Kar B. Tandem. Heart placement for cardiogenic shock in acute severe mitral regurgitation and right ventricular failure. Catheter Cardiovascular Interv. 2014;82(2):319-322.

Schedule Appointment with Dr. Eades here BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Interventional Cardiology
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Nuclear Cardiology
• Internal Medicine

HOSPITALS:

• Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Plano
• Baylor Scott & White | The Heart Hospital Plano
• Methodist McKinney Medical Center

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology:  The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX
• Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease:  The University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX 
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
• Internship, Internal Medicine:  Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
• Medical School, MD Degree:  University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY
• Undergraduate: Washington University Medical School, St. Louis, MO 

HONORS/AWARDS:

• D Magazine Best Doctors in Collin County: 2022, 2026

Schedule Appointment with Dr. Kalaria:

• Downtown Fort Worth/Medical District Office
• Granbury

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Interventional Cardiology
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Nuclear Medicine/ Cardiology
• Vascular Medicine
• Endovascular Interventions

LANGUAGES:

• Hindi
• Gujarati

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 & Residency, Internal Medicine: New Jersey Medical School
• Chief Medical Residency, Internal Medicine: New Jersey Medical School
• Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: University of Rochester, Rochester, NY.
• Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: University of Rochester, New York, Rochester, NY.
• Fellowship, Vascular Medicine & Endovascular Interventions: Tufts University, Boston, MA.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

• American College of Cardiology, Fellow
  
  

HONORS/AWARDS:

• Fort Worths Top Doctors of 2026

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Interventional Cardiology
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Echocardiography
• Nuclear Cardiology
• Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)
• Internal Medicine

HOSPITALS:

• Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Plano
• Baylor Scott & White | The Heart Hospital Plano
• Medfinity Health Plano
• Medical City Frisco
• Medical City Plano
• North Park Heart & Vascular Center
• Texas Health Allen

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY​ 
• Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: ​University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 
• Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: University of Connecticut Health Center, Mansfield, CT​ 
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  University of Connecticut Health Center, Mansfield, CT​ 
• Internship, Internal Medicine:  University of Connecticut Health Center, Mansfield, CT 
• Medical School, MS Science: University of Connecticut, Mansfield, CT
• Medical School, MBBS (MD): Gandhi Medical College, India 

HONORS/AWARDS:

• D Magazine’s 2025 Best Doctors in Collin County: 2025, 2026
• Special/Best Interventional Fellow Award – 2012:  awarded annually by Department of Interventional Cardiology, Mount Sinai Hospital.
• Maxwell O Phelps Scholarship Award – 2007: awarded by the Dept. Of Medicine, Univ. Of Connecticut, for a skilled physician dedicated to excellence in scientifically-based medical care and to meticulous attention to the needs of the patients; a scholarly clinician who exhibits those qualities of character and dedication to the practice of medicine, consistent with the best traditions of the specialty of Internal Medicine.
• First position in statewide (Connecticut) ACP's Medical Jeopardy-2005, 2006 & 2007 & sixth position in the Nationwide ACP's Medical Jeopardy-2005.
• Program Director's letter of Appreciation for recognition of overall performance in the program in PGY1 (2004) & PGY2 (2005).
• Hamilton Eaton Award-2002: awarded by the Dept. Of Nutrition, University of Connecticut, Storrs, for the best prospective PhD candidate.
• Scholarship & Book Grant awarded in the X & IX National Science Talent Search Exam - 1994 and 1995, India.

PUBLICATIONS/AWARDS:

• Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology Journal: Altered lipid catabolism in the vitamin A deficient liver.  Hye Won Kang, Gautam Reddy Bhimidi, Daniel P. Odom, Pierre-Jacques Brun, Maria-Luz Fernandez and Mary M. McGrane. Volume 271, Issues 1-2, 15 June 2007, Pages 18-27
• National Kidney Foundation: Rhabdomyolysis as Complication of Ehrlichiosis in a Renal Transplant Recipient. Roy Jhagroo, Nayan Gowda, Christine Vigneault, Gautam Bhimidi, Mathew Brown, Anne Lally, David Hull, and K. Vinay Ranga. Spring Clinical Meetings Abstracts April 10-14, 2007. Volume 49, Issue 4, Pages B1 - B24
• The FASEB Journal, Experimental Biology 2004, Differential Gene Expression Associated with Vitamin A Deficiency and the Metabolic Outcome of Disrupted Lipid and Carbohydrate Metabolism. Gautam B Reddy, Daniel P. Odom, Kristy L. West, Maria-Luz Fernandez, Mary M. McGrane., Publication Date: 03 / 2004, Volume: 18, No: 4, Pages: A101, #103.3.
• The FASEB Journal, Experimental Biology 2002, Localization of Retinoid Receptors and Nuclear Receptor Co regulators in Adult and Fetal Mouse Liver by Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Saheli Ghoshal, Daniel P. Odom, Gautam Bhimidi, Mary M. McGrane., Publication Date: 03 / 2002, Volume: 16, No. 4, Part I., Pages: A263, #216.8.
• Circulation Journal Supplement 2011, Does angiographic coronary calcification predict future major adverse cardiovascular events independent of other risk factors, including coronary artery disease severity? Theophilus Owan, Heidi T. May, Gautam B. Reddy, Hussein N. Yamani, Shadi Karabesheh, Tami L. Bair, Patty Li, Jeffrey L. Anderson, Donald L. Lappé, Joseph B. Muhlestein. Volume 124, Issue 21 Supplement: November 22, 2011, #A14704

MEDIA:

• NBC 5 News - "Man Who Helped Construct Cath Lab Becomes First Patient" - August 29, 2018

• Plano Star Courier - "Don’t ignore the signs" - February 8, 2019

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:
Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine

HOSPITALS:
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Plano
Texas Health Allen
Texas Health Plano

EDUCATION:
Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: Mount Sinai Medical Center
Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: Elmhurst Hospital Center, New York
Residency, Internal Medicine: State University of New York Buffalo
Medical School, MD Degree: Dow Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan

HONORS/AWARDS:
National Leadership Award (2002)
America’s Registry of Outstanding Professionals (2003)
Pioneer of Healthcare Reform: The National Congressional Committee’s Physician Advisory Board (2004)
Lifetime mentions to the Strathmore’s Who’s Who (2004)

To Reach Dr. Aqtash's Direct Phone Line to the Structural Department of Baylor Plano, Call 972-341-3438.
Director of Structural Heart Services Heart Place/North Texas
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Interventional Cardiology
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Echocardiography
• Certification Board of Cardiovascular Computed
• Tomography
• Registered Physician Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)
• Internal Medicine
• Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC)

 

Clinic Locations:

• Plano- Baylor Heart Hospital  4708 Alliance Boulevard Suite 500 Plano, TX 75093
• Phone: 972-941-3100 Fax: 844-292-1461

Procedures:

• Complex Coronary Interventions/CTOs
• Aortic Interventions (TAVRS, BAV)
• Mitral Clip Interventions (Mitral Clip, Pascal,TMVR, PBMV)
• Tricuspid Interventions
• Pulmonic Interventions
• Paravalvular Leaks
• Valve in Valve Interventions
• Left Atrial Appendage Closure (Watchman, Amulet)
• Left Atrial Appendage Peri Device Leak ClosurePFO, ASD, VSD
• Atherectomy (Rotational Atherectomy, Laser, CSI)
• Mechanical Circulatory Support (Impella, IABP, ECMO)
• Intra-Coronary Imaging (IVUS, OCT)
• Radial Access, Distal Radial Access, Femoral Access,Large Bore Access
• Right Heart Catheterization
• Cardiac Biopsy
• Pericardiocentesis
• IVC Filter Insertion/Removal
• Peripheral Interventions

Schedule Appointment with Dr. Feghali:

• Dallas - Downtown, Baylor Clinic
• Corsicana Clinic
  

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Interventional Cardiology
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Internal Medicine

HOSPITALS:

• Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas
• Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
• Baylor University Medical Center

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
• Fellowship, Cardiology: Ochsner Medical Foundation, New Orleans, Louisiana 
• Residency, Internal Medicine: Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, New York 
• Internship, Internal Medicine:  Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, New York 
• Internship, Internal Medicine:  American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon 
• Medical School, MD Degree: The Lebanese University faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanon 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

• American College of Cardiology, Fellow
• Louisiana State Medical Society
• Mississippi State Medical Association
• Texas Medical Association

PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA:

• Feghali, Georges A. "New heart tests offer hope in fight against heart disease". dallasnews.com. Nancy Churnin. February 2012.
• Feghali, Georges A. "Recognizing Heart Rhythm Problems". Heart Smart (Cardiac Care). baylorhearthospital.com. October 2011, page 4.

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Interventional Cardiology
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Nuclear Cardiology
• Internal Medicine

HOSPITALS:

• Texas Health Arlington Memorial
• Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH (2002-2003)
• Fellowship, Cardiology: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH (1998-2001)
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA (1996-1998)
• Internship, Internal Medicine:  Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA (1995-1996)
• Medical School, MD Degree: Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA (1991-1995)

Schedule an Appointment with Dr. Asawaeer:
Downtown Fort Worth/Medical District Office

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:
 Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease
Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)

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

HONORS/AWARDS:

• Fort Worth Top Doctors of 2026

Schedule Appointment with Dr. Moustapha:

• Bedford Clinic

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Interventional Cardiology
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Nuclear Medicine

LANGUAGES:

• English
• Arabic
• French

HOSPITALS:

• Glen Rose Medical Center
• Medfinity Health HEB
• Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington
• Texas Health HEB

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: University of Texas at Houston, Houston, TX 
• Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: University of Texas at Houston, Houston, TX 
• Residency, Internal Medicine: Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
• Internship, Internal Medicine: Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
• Medical School, MD Degree: American University of Beirut, New York, NY 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

• Fellow of the American College of Cardiology

Schedule Appointment with Dr. Peterman here BOARD CERTIFICATIONS: 

• Interventional Cardiology
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Vascular Medicine
• Endovascular Medicine
• Internal Medicine

HOSPITALS:

• Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Plano
• Baylor Scott & White | The Heart Hospital Plano
• Medfinity Health Plano
• Medical City Frisco
• Medical City Plano
• North Park Heart & Vascular Center
• Texas Health Allen
• Texas Health Dallas
• Texas Health Frisco
• Texas Health Plano

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX
• Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX
• Internship, Internal Medicine:  Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX
• Medical School, MD Degree: UT Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX
• Undergraduate: Rice University, Houston, TX

HONORS/AWARDS:

• Medical Director of Cardiovascular Services - Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital - Plano
• Technology Committee Chair - Texas Health Resources Heart and Vascular Council
• Texas Super Doctors: Rising Star: 2013
• Texas Super Doctors: Rising Star: 2020
• Texas Super Doctors: Rising Star: 2021
• Texas Super Doctors: Rising Star: 2022
• Texas Super Doctors: Rising Star: 2023
• Texas Super Doctors: Rising Star: 2024
• Texas Super Doctors: Rising Star: 2025
• D Magazine Best Doctors in Collin County: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026
• D Magazine Best Doctors: 2021

PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA:

• Fox News, Carrollton restaurant worker meets team who saved her life after heart attack

 

• Peterman, Mark A., "Has This Study Finally Settled the Debate on Supplements?". texashealth.org. December 28, 2022. https://www.texashealth.org/areyouawellbeing/Heart-Health/Has-This-Study-Finally-Settled-the-Debate-on-Supplements

 

• Peterman, Mark A., "90% of People with Type 2 Diabetes Had High Risk for Heart Attack, Study Finds (Texas Health Plano)". healthline.com. November 16, 2020.

 

• Peterman, Mark A., "North Texas Cardiologists Notice Significant Increase in Unique Form of Cardiomyopathy". texashealth.org. August 11, 2020.

 

• Peterman, Mark A., "How Sugary Drinks Can Affect Cholesterol Levels and Heart Health". Healthline.com. February 26, 2020.

 

• Fazel PA, Peterman MA, Schussler JM. Three-Year Outcomes and Cost Analysis in Patients Receiving 64-Slice Computed Tomographic Coronary Angiography for Chest Pain. American Journal of Cardiology 2009:104:498-500.

 

• Peterman MA, Hamman BL, Schussler JM. 64-Slice CT angiography of saphenous vein graft anastomoses fashioned with interrupted nitinol clips. Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2007:83:1204.

 

• Peterman MA, Donsky MS, Matter GJ, Roberts WC. A Starr-Edwards model 6120 mechanical prosthesis in the mitral valve position for 38 years. American Journal of Cardiology 2006:97:756-758.

 

• Peterman MA, Farooq H, Roberts WC. Facts and principles learned at the 31st Annual Williamsburg Conference on Heart Disease. Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings 2004:17:106-115.

 

• Peterman MA, Roberts WC. Syndrome of protein C deficiency and anterior wall acute myocardial infarction at a young age from a single coronary occlusion with otherwise normal coronary arteries. American Journal of Cardiology 2003:92

 

• Peterman, MA. "5 Hidden Causes of Heart Disease. What can increase your risk and how to prevent it". nextavenue.org. Frieda Wiley, PharmD. December 12, 2018.

 

• Peterman, MA. "27 Daily Habits That Are Ruining Your Heart. TURNS OUT, THOSE LATE NIGHTS AT THE OFFICE ARE PRETTY BAD FOR YOUR TICKET". bestlifeonline.com. Ashley Moor. June 12, 2019.

 

• Peterman, MA. "Vitamin D Won’t Lower Risk of a Heart Attack, But There Are Still Reasons to Take It". healthline.com. George Citroner. June 19, 2019