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Comprehensive Cardiology Focus:

• Women’s Cardiology
• Coronary Artery Disease
• Heart Failure
• Arrhythmias
• Hypertension
• Lipid Management
• Weight Loss
• Preventative Cardiology
• Advanced Cardiac Condition

Skilled in Advanced Diagnostic Procedures:

• CTA Coronary
• Echocardiograms
• Stress Tests
• Catheterizations
• Cardiac Imaging

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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

Get Medical Records From Dr. Singh's Previous Office BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Nuclear Cardiology
• Echocardiography
• Cardiac CT (pending)

LANGUAGES:

• English
• Hindi
• Punjabi

HOSPITALS:

• Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas
• Baylor University Medical Center
• Hunt Regional Medical Center
• Texas Health Rockwall

EDUCATION:

• MBA, Graduated with Honors: University of Texas at Dallas Naveen Jindal School of Business, Dallas, TX
• Fellowship, Heart Failure/Transplant Hospitalist: Division of Cardiology, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA
• Fellowship, Cardiovascular Medicine: SUNY, Buffalo, NY
• Residency, Internal Medicine: University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA
• Internship, Internal Medicine: University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA
• Medical School, MD Degree: University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
• Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Biology, with Honors, University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA

PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS:

• Member: Quality and Safe Committee - Baylor Heart and Vascular Hospital (2014-present)
• Director: Hunt Regional Hospital Cardiac Cath Lab (2012-2014)
• Partner: Cardiology Consultants of Texas, Dallas, TX (2014-present)
• Member: Quality Assurance Committee - Buffalo Medical Group (2010-2012)
• Assistant Professor: University of Rochester Medical Center (2008-2011)

HONORS/AWARDS:

• Chief Cardiology Fellow - SUNY Buffalo Cardiology Fellowship (2006-2007)
• Nominated for Best Resident Teacher Award by medical students as residents (2002)
• Elected UW Alumni Representative for class 2001 - University of Washington School of Medicine (2001)
• Klea Bartirakas Award - Western Regional Medical Student Research Forum, Carmel, CA, Best Oral Presentation out of over 400 medical students from all over North America (2000)
• Best Oral Research Presentation, National Student Research Forum, Galveston, TX - In Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases for AIDS project in North India (1999)
• Elected Medical Student Association (MSA) Class Secretary (1999)

PROCEDURES:

• EKG
• Echocardiography
• Nuclear Stress Testing
• Arterial & Venous Extremity Dopplers / ABIs
• Arrhythmia Monitoring
• Coronary Calcium Scoring & Coronary CTA
• Cardiac MRI & MRI

SERVICES:

• Chest Pain
• Atrial Fibrillation
• Hypertension
• Congestive Heart Failure
• Peripheral Arterial Disease
• Stress Testing
• Coronary Artery Disease
• Weight Loss

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)

Clara Formusoh, FNB-BC, is a board-certified nurse practitioner through ANCC. Clara joins Holistic Health and Psychiatry with over 19 years of nursing experience with over 10 years as a Nurse Practitioner. She looks forward to providing family medicine and primary care services to the community of Arlington, Texas.   Clara obtained her nursing degree from LSUA- Louisiana State University at Alexandria before completing her bachelor's degree at UTA- University of Texas at Arlington while working. She obtained her master’s degree in nursing with a specialization in Family Medicine from the University of Texas at Tyler.   At Holistic Health and Psychiatry, Clara is passionate about empowering her patients through active listening, education, providing comprehensive compassionate individualized care and helping them make sound holistic decisions about their health. She champions prevention and promotion of health through education, screening and healthy lifestyle. She continues to enrich her knowledge and skills base through webinars, listening to podcasts, and reading.   When not at work, Clara enjoys spending time with her family, singing and dancing. She loves to travel and learn more about the diverse creation of God. She is active in her local church, where she enjoys spending time with children and youths.

Tanveer A. Padder, M.D. is an award-winning psychiatrist certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and American Board of Addiction Medicine. He also holds additional certification from the American Board of Clinical Psychopharmacology.

He has authored the bestselling book in psychopharmacology on Amazon, titled “Practical Guide to Psychiatric Medications.”

Dr. Padder is recognized as a leading expert in psychopharmacology and has been awarded a Master Psycho-pharmacologist certification by Dr. Stahl’s Neuroscience Education Institute.

As a highly sought-after psychiatrist, Dr. Padder specializes in treating various mental health conditions, including Bipolar, Major Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Addiction, ADHD, Panic attacks, schizophrenia, and others.

Currently, Dr. Padder serves as the chairman of psychiatry and medical director of Time organization in Maryland. He actively engages in treating complex patient populations.

Passionate about teaching, Dr. Padder mentors nurse practitioners, medical students, interns, and residents.

Dr. Padder is involved in cutting-edge psychiatry research aimed at finding a cure for various mental health conditions such as Depression, PTSD, Bipolar disorder, and others.

His compassionate approach to serving mental health patients has earned him numerous local and national awards, including America’s Top Psychiatrists by the Consumer Federation of America, Healthgrades Patients’ Choice Award, Compassionate Doctor Recognition, Top Doctor Award Maryland, Leading physicians of the world, Health Grades Honor Roll, and many more.

He has authored Organized Wisdom Bipolar 101 & 102, addressing frequently asked questions about bipolar disorder. Additionally, Dr. Padder has published extensively in national and international medical and psychiatric journals.

Dr. Padder has distinguished himself as a very talented psychiatrist, evident from his impressive track record, excellent clinical skills, and superb academic achievements.

In his own words, he believes his most significant achievements are “the smiles I have been able to bring, the difference I have been able to make, and the comfort I have been able to provide to the lives of people who have little or no voice and are suffering silently.”

Dedicated, board-certified Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine Physician with over eight years of post-training clinical experience across primary care and hospital medicine. Combining comprehensive clinical expertise with advanced training in metabolic health, Dr. Jayaraman provides evidence-based, compassionate virtual care tailored to the Texas patient community. Passionate about addressing the root causes of chronic illness, they specialize in integrating sustainable lifestyle interventions with cutting-edge medical management to drive lasting health transformations.

Clinical Expertise & Achievements

• Comprehensive Internal Medicine: Eight years of versatile clinical insight, balancing four years of acute hospitalist medicine with four years of dedicated primary care.
• Lifestyle & Metabolic Medicine: Board certified in Lifestyle Medicine (DipABLM, 2025), focusing on disease prevention, reversal, and proactive wellness.
• Advanced Weight Management: Currently undergoing specialized, ongoing training in Obesity Medicine, with board certification anticipated by the end of 2026 to further elevate evidence-based weight management protocols.
• Licensure: Licensed in Texas and Georgia, delivering high-quality, accessible care via dedicated telemedicine platforms.

Care Philosophy

"True health isn't just the absence of disease; it's the cultivation of daily vitality. By integrating clinical medicine with sustainable, everyday habits—nutrition, movement, and mindfulness—we empower individuals to take authorship of their own health journeys."

Core Competencies for Livingspring

• Chronic Disease Optimization: Expert management of hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, lipid disorders, and metabolic syndrome.
• Medical Weight Loss: Integrating lifestyle modification, behavioral coaching, and pharmacotherapy to address obesity safely and effectively.
• Seamless Telemedicine Delivery: Experienced in building strong, empathetic patient connections and driving clinical compliance through a virtual care model.

Interests & Endeavors

• Wellness & Movement: A dedicated practitioner of yoga and structured strength training, integrating daily mindfulness and core stability into a demanding professional routine.
• Healthcare Innovation: Passionate about evolving the patient care model through accessible, patient-centered clinical designs.

Board-certified osteopathic physician who specializes in Infectious Disease, Wound Care, Undersea (Dive) and Hyperbaric Medicine, and Natural Pain Management - with the use of Osteopathic Manipulative medicine and other modalities. He runs a multidisciplinary medical practice with primary interest in Natural Pain Relief

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Ravi Siripurapu, MD, is an experienced internal medicine physician and the founder of Medical Associates of North Texas in Fort Worth, Texas. He is dedicated to providing a wide range of primary care services for adults of all ages.

Dr. Siripurapu established Medical Associates of North Texas in 2015 to serve the Fort Worth community with the vision of providing quality patient-centered medical care. He graduated from the prestigious Andhra Medical College in India. After graduating, he flew across the globe to work in the Caribbean. Beginning in 1998, he trained and worked in the emergency room for five years in Jamaica, West Indies.

He completed his internal medicine residency in the United States at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, finishing in 2007. He then began practicing in a traditional internal medicine office in Riverside County, California. In 2010, Dr. Siripurapu moved to Lone Star State and proudly calls it home. He currently practices in Fort Worth's Medical District.

Dr. Siripurapi is fluent in three languages and is happily married with two wonderful children. In his free time enjoys swimming, music, and working with local non-profit organizations.

Suresh Kankanala, M.D., is a board-certified internal medicine physician, educator, and physician leader in Fort Worth, Texas. He provides outpatient care at Medical Associates of North Texas, seeing individuals at both the Fort Worth hospital district location and the Weatherford clinic, serving residents across Tarrant County, Parker County, and Johnson County, and also provides inpatient care at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center.

Dr. Kankanala serves as Associate Professor and Clerkship Director in the Department of Internal Medicine at the Burnett School of Medicine at Texas Christian University (TCU) and is Core Faculty for the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center, reflecting his strong commitment to medical education and physician training.

Dr. Kankanala earned his medical degree from Andhra Medical College in Visakhapatnam, India, one of the oldest and most prestigious medical institutions in the country. He subsequently completed postgraduate training in general surgery at Guntur Medical College before moving to the United States, where he completed his Internal Medicine residency at Canton Medical Education Foundation in Canton, Ohio.

Since beginning his practice in Fort Worth in 2010, Dr. Kankanala has developed extensive experience managing complex and high-acuity medical conditions. In 2016, he co-founded Medical Associates of North Texas with Dr. Ravi Siripurapu with the goal of delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care to the community.

Dr. Kankanala previously served as Chief of the Department of Medicine at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center. In his outpatient practice, he focuses on building long-term relationships while managing both acute and chronic medical conditions. He emphasizes preventive care and proactive disease management to help individuals maintain their health and avoid hospitalizations. He also has a special interest in caring for complex internal medicine conditions, including pre- and post-operative as well as transplant-related medical issues.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Kankanala enjoys playing tennis and golf and following professional sports, particularly the NFL and NBA.