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Rakesh Patel, DO, is a highly-skilled, board-certified endocrinologist at the Endocrine and Psychiatry Center in Katy and Houston, Texas. Dr. Patel loves to care for patients, especially those with complicated cases. 

 

Dr. Patel graduated from Houston Baptist University in Texas with his bachelor’s in biology and mathematics. He later studied osteopathic medicine at the University of North Texas Health Science Center and continued to his internship and residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Dr. Patel remained there for his fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism.

 

Patients come to Dr. Patel for a variety of reasons due to his exceptional reputation. He has found success in caring for Type 1 and 2 Diabetes patients, patients with non-specific symptoms of weight gain and fatigue, and other endocrinological conditions to help them get their lives back on track. The reason he gets these challenging conditions under control is that he takes the time to listen to each and every patient. Dr. Patel truly believes in the quote: “If you listen to your patient long enough, they will tell you what is wrong.” He loves solving complex mysteries.

 

Dr. Patel has been practicing medicine since 2003 and is the proud owner and founder of the Endocrine and Psychiatry Center. His staff is renowned for their caring demeanor, and the office boasts a family atmosphere. 

 

Dr. Patel loves technology, developing medical recordkeeping software in the past and currently developing applications for better patient care at a reduced cost. When not at the office, Dr. Patel loves to spend time with his three kids. He loves photography and travel. You may even catch some of his photographs on the office’s walls. Dr. Patel is a proud Texan football fan who enjoys watching movies – but not playing golf. Dr. Patel loves sarcasm and humor, so if you are looking for a serious, boring endocrinologist, please do not see Dr. Patel. 

Preeya Raghu, MD, brings more than 15 years of experience to her role at Endocrine and Psychiatry Center, in Katy, Texas. Passionate about the effects that great care can have on patient health and wellness, Dr. Raghu finds her work deeply fulfilling. 

 

Education has always been important to Dr. Raghu. She completed her medical degree at Texas A&M College of Medicine in College Station before moving on to an internship and residency at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. Fellowship training at Rush University Medical Center further enhanced her knowledge and skills.

 

Dr. Raghu spends considerable time and effort exploring advancements in diabetes and metabolism care. She loves finding innovative ways to improve patient outcomes, and always includes patient education in every encounter. 

 

Partnering with a physician like Dr. Raghu is a wonderful way to take control of one’s health and wellness. Currently accepting new patients, Dr. Raghu is excited to welcome new members into the practice family.

 

 

Manish Upadhyay, MD is board certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. He finished a fellowship in Endocrinology at Millard Fillmore Hospital, State University of New York at Buffalo. He completed a residency in Internal Medicine at Sisters of Charity Hospital, State University of New York at Buffalo where he was chief resident during his final year. In addition to his training in Endocrinology, he brings to his practice several years of experience of having practiced Internal Medicine in both an outpatient and inpatient setting. Dr. Upadhyay practiced Endocrinology at UC Davis prior to starting his private clinical practice in Roseville. He currently serves as Volunteer Clinical Associate Professor at UC Davis where he continues to educate medical students, residents and fellow physicians. Dr. Upadhyay is an active member of the Endocrine Society. Dr. Upadhyay enjoys living in Roseville with his family including his wife and two active boys.

Dr. Kassar is a board-certified endocrinologist with over 30 years of experience in the comprehensive management of endocrine and metabolic disorders. His clinical expertise includes diabetes, thyroid disease, obesity, and general endocrinology with compassionate and patient-centered care. Dr. Kassar's mission is to help patients outsmart their disease through forward thinking, collaboration, and innovation. He believes in being proactive and working diligently to unlock medical challenges and address unmet needs in order to maximize long-term health outcomes. Dr. Kassar creates momentum to overcome barriers, break through limitations, and celebrate every success along the way. His philosophy goes beyond treating conditions—he aims to heal, not just fix; to help patients feel motivated, not frustrated; excited, not defeated.

Tess Chamakkala, DO, is excited to join the team at Endocrine and Psychiatry Center in Katy and Houston, Texas. As a skilled endocrinologist, Dr. Chamakkala is passionate about general adult endocrinology and managing conditions, including diabetes, thyroid and parathyroid disorders, and osteoporosis.

She completed her undergraduate studies at Fordham University in the Bronx neighborhood of New York City, New York, earning her Bachelor of Science in Biology. From there, she attended medical school at the New York Institute of Technology’s College of Osteopathic Medicine on Long Island. She underwent rigorous Internal Medicine residency training and later completed an Endocrinology fellowship through St. Luke’s University Health Network in Pennsylvania. She recently relocated to Texas. 

With this experience and enthusiasm for the progression of medicine, Dr. Chamakkala looks forward to welcoming new and returning patients to the practice. Contact the office nearest you to schedule an appointment or consult with Dr. Chamakkala. 

Elina Shakya, MD, is a skilled, board-eligible endocrinologist at Endocrine and Psychiatry Center in Katy and Houston, Texas. 

Dr. Shakya earned her medical degree at the Nepal Medical College and Teaching Hospital in Gokarneshwor before relocating to the United States for her residency and fellowship. She studied at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic in Ohio for her residency. For her fellowship, Dr. Shakya worked under skilled physicians and medical professionals at Oshsner/Louisiana State University Health Shreveport. 

Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Shakya has practiced as a primary care physician since 2011 and brings her expertise in endocrinology, diabetes care, and metabolism to the patients at Endocrine and Psychiatry Center. 

Dr. Shakya is proficient in English, Nepali, Hindu, and Urdu to better serve her patients. She maintains membership in the Endocrine Society, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, and the American Board of Internal Medicine. 

Call the office nearest to you today to book an appointment with Dr. Shakya. 

Medicine has always been part of his life. Dr. Eric Orzeck was born on the Makah Indian Reservation in Neah Bay, Washington, where his father was the only physician meeting the health care needs of the Indian tribes in the western Olympic Peninsula. The practice extended over hundreds of square miles – which he covered on horseback. Eric helped him pack the saddlebags with the instruments and medications for each day’s “house calls.”

After graduating from high school, the future Dr. Orzeck enlisted in the U S Army and was assigned to a mobile hospital unit (MASH). This experience led to his enrollment at Alfred University and early acceptance at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City. As part of his Endocrinology training, he returned to the University of Virginia for his first year’s Fellowship. The second year was completed at the M D Anderson Tumor Institute, now the M D Anderson Cancer Center, in Houston, Texas. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and was awarded Fellowship distinctions by the American College of Physicians (FACP), and the American College of Endocrinology (FACE).

In addition to his busy Houston endocrinology practice, Dr. Orzeck is actively involved as a volunteer with medical and community programs. He has returned to the Makah Reservation as an interim volunteer in their health clinic. As well, he was instrumental in obtaining grants to outfit two ambulances with patient care and communications equipment – crucial to communities separated from the nearest hospitals by more than 60 miles of challenging roads along the coastline. Back in Texas, he is certified by the West University Place Office of Senior Services as a handyman providing pro bono services to senior citizens – without cost to the community or residents. For more than two decades, Dr. Orzeck also has repaired donated medical equipment to be sent to developing countries in response to their specific requests. This local charity – Medical Bridges – is consistently rated in the top tier for their work, and they can always use volunteers: medicalbridges.org/volunteer/sort-room-volunteer

Dr. Orzeck looks forward to continuing his medical career at the Endocrine Center. After hours, he’ll be busy with his volunteer commitments…or practicing zydeco dancing (which needs more help than he’ll admit).

Dr. Samir George Ouais is a warm, detail-oriented endocrinologist and internist treating patients in Houston and the Woodlands, Texas, and the surrounding communities. He goes into full detail when communicating with his patients and applies a goal-driven approach to treatment. He also holds certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine and endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism.

Originally from Syria, Dr. Ouais attended the University of Damascus to pursue his medical degree. He received fellowship training in endocrinology at MD Anderson in Houston.

Patients visiting Dr. Ouais can receive a full range of medical care. He treats issues including diabetes, thyroid problems, hirsutism, and endocrine-related causes of infertility. When he is not treating patients, Dr. Ouais enjoys traveling and spending time with his family.

Mohammad Jamal Uddin Ansari, MD, is a board-certified physician specializing in endocrinology and internal medicine. He sees patients out of the practice's Main Campus and Methodist West office. Dr. Ansari serves as a consultant to the Houston Methodist West Hospital.

Dr. Ansari's passion for social welfare and science led him to pursue a career in medicine. After graduating from Frontier Medical and Dental college he went on to complete his internal medicine residency at Jersey Shore University Medical Center and endocrinology fellowship at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.

Dr. Ansari believes everyone has a story and he is ready to listen to yours.

Board certified in endocrinology and metabolism and internal medicine, Amer Al-Karadsheh, MD, has been serving the Houston area for over 15 years and is among the team of endocrinology, diabetes, and thyroid specialists at The Endocrine Center at their Main Campus office in Houston, Texas. Dr. Al-Karadsheh has extensive experience treating individuals with multiple endocrine conditions including diabetes, metabolic dysfunction, thyroid disorders, non-healing bone fractures resulting from osteoporosis, acne, hirsutism, and chronic fatigue syndrome in order to optimize his patients’ health and well-being. 

Dr. Al-Karadsheh completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Jordan in Amman and continued on at the university’s medical school for his medical degree. He then completed his residency in internal medicine at Seton Hall University in New Jersey and rounded out his training with a fellowship in endocrinology and metabolism at the University of Texas Medical School in Houston. 

Through his years of expertise and medical practice, Dr. Al-Karadsheh has acquired a special interest in treating infertility by identifying and restoring hormonal balance which, if successful, can lead to pregnancy without IVF treatments. More recently, Dr. Al-Karadsheh has implemented a weight management program with an emphasis on weight reduction, increased exercise, and prevention/reversal of serious weight-related health complications.

Education:

• Undergraduate: University of Jordan
• Medical School: University of Jordan Medical School

Board Certification:

• Endocrinology and Metabolism
• Internal Medicine
  

Residency:

• Internal Medicine: Seton Hall University, New Jersey
  

Fellowship:

• Endocrinology and Metabolism – University of Texas Medical School, Houston, Texas
  

Blogs: 

• Reclast
• low T

Dr. Segkos graduated from the University of Athens, Greece. He subsequently moved to the US, where he received his residency and fellowship training at the University of Massachusetts and The Ohio State University. He is a board certified endocrinologist. He also has the prestigious Endocrine Certification in Neck Ultrasound (ECNU), which attests to his expertise in ultrasound and ultrasound guided procedures of the neck. He has a special interest in the disorders of the thyroid, thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer, and is committed in helping patients with benign symptomatic thyroid nodules avoid surgery, by offering and utilizing the thyroid radiofrequency ablation procedure.

For over 30 years Dr. Smith and her dedicated team have been helping couples realize their dream of having a child. At RMFC, the success rates of the fertility therapies offered are among the highest in the nation, that is why RMFC is the  premier fertility clinic Denver and Rapid City trust. Dr. Deborah Smith is one of the most experienced board certified infertility doctors in Colorado and South Dakota with 30 years’ experience as a fertility expert.  Dr. Smith and her team offers patients a combination of excellent clinical expertise, strong research experience and warm personal care.

Rocky Mountain Fertility patients recognized Dr. Deborah Smith with a Patients’ Choice Award ten years in a row.

She is Board-Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology as a Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Specialist. Dr. Smith takes pride in offering comprehensive fertility care employing all types of fertility treatments including the advanced reproductive technologies (IVF, ICSI, PGD).

Dr. Smith is native of New York City and attended New York Medical College. After completion of medical school she was accepted to the Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center Ob/Gyn residency training program. During residency she received a prestigious national award for her laparoscopic skills.

After completing a 4 year Ob/Gyn residency she joined the University of Connecticut, Department of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility and completed a 3 year fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. After her fellowship training, Dr. Smith has held academic appointments at Creighton University, The University of Nebraska, The University of Texas and The University of Colorado. Her academic and scientific background, plus her empathetic approach is a winning combination, much appreciated by her patients.

Rocky Mountain Fertility patients’ recognized Dr. Deborah Smith with a Patients’ Choice Award five years in a row. More than 100,000 Vitals.com readers rated their doctors, and the RMFC reproductive endocrinologist, Deborah Smith, MD excelled in bedside manner, the amount of time spent with patients, appropriate follow up and overall impression as a physician.

“Making patients’ dreams of becoming parents come true is rewarding,” says Dr. Smith, a Fertility Specialist in practice for 25 years. “Part of providing top quality care is having a partnership with our patients, day in and day out. That’s why I strive to make the most of each visit.”

Dr. Lenita Hanson received her undergraduate training through the City University of New York and her residency and fellowship training in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New York. Dr. Hanson is certified in diabetes education and insulin pump therapy, a Fellow of the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, a Certified Principal Investigator and Medical Director for Hanson Clinical Research Center. We are your best source for diabetes management and education in Charlotte, Sarasota, and DeSoto counties. We are committed to providing you with the most current information and treatments for managing your diabetes. Our research center provides an opportunity for anyone interested in becoming a part of clinical research to participate in our current diabetes-related and thyroid clinical trials.

Meet Dr. Saka Kazeem at Elk Medical

The outstanding professional team at Elk Medical provides world-class medical care for disorders of the endocrine system and related conditions. Serving the community of Crown Heights, Brooklyn, in New York City, the team creates personalized treatment plans designed to meet the specific needs of each individual patient.

Under the direction of Saka Kazeem, MD, a skilled endocrinologist with more than 30 years of clinical experience, Elk Medical offers a broad array of care options. Dr. Kazeem and his team offer advanced and interventional management, using cutting-edge technology for thyroid disorders, adrenal disorders, diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), menopause, and many other conditions. In addition to treatment plans, medically supervised weight loss programs at Elk Medical help patients reach and maintain a healthy weight while promoting overall health and wellness.

Dr. Kazeem earned his medical degree from the University of Ibadan’s College of Medicine in Nigeria. He completed his residency in internal medicine followed by a fellowship in endocrinology at Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Dr. Kazeem has served as president of medical staff and chief of endocrinology at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center in Brooklyn and on the minority affairs committee of the American Association of Endocrinology. He is a two-time recipient of the quality improvement and health outcomes award granted by the Foundation for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine. In addition to his duties at Elk Medical, Dr. Kazeem serves on advisory committees at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center as well as New York–Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn.

The entire team welcomes new patients to Elk Medical for exceptional medical services offered in a warm, friendly environment. To speak to a team member or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Kazeem, call the clinic’s office today or request an appointment online.