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BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Nuclear Cardiology
• Echocardiography
• Cardiac CT
• Vascular Imaging
• Internal Medicine

HOSPITALS:

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

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  Northwestern University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 
• Medical School, MD Degree: Magna Cum Laude; Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH 
• Undergraduate: Johns Hopkins University. BA in Biology and Economics, with honors, Baltimore, MD

PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA:

• Sharma S, Raman S, Benjamin S et al. Anterior wall viability and low ejection fraction predict functional improvement after CABG. Journal of Surgical Research 2011; 171:416-21.

•  Groh C, Sharma S, Pelchovitz DJ et al. Use of an electrocardiographic screening tool to determine candidacy for a subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. Heart Rhythm. 2014; 11:1361-6.

•  Reis JP, Allen N, Barone-Gibbs B, Lee J, Lewis C.E, Lima J, Lloyd-Jones D, Loria CM, Powell-Wiley TM, Sharma S, Wei GS, Liu K. Association of the degree of adiposity and duration of obesity with measures of cardiac structure and function: The CARDIA Study. Obesity. 2014; 22: 2434-40.

•  Sharma S, Colangelo LA, Lima J et al. Effects on cardiac remodeling of weight and weight change over 20 years: The Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults Study (CARDIA). JACC. 2015; 65: 2463-5.

•  Sharma S, Colangelo LA, Allison MA et al. Association of serum leptin with future left ventricular structure and function: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA). Int J Cardiol. 2015; 193: 64-68.

•  Sharma S, Colangelo LA, Lloyd-Jones D, Jacobs DR, Gross MD, Gidding SS, Greenland P. Longitudinal associations between adiponectin and cardiac structure differ by hypertensive status: Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA). Cardiovascular Endocrinology. 2016; 5; 57-63.

•  You C, Sharma S, Bavishi A et al. Dialytic interval and the timing of electrocardiographic screening for subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator placement in chronic hemodialysis patients. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. Epub ahead of print

NATIONAL ABSTRACT/POSTER PRESENTATIONS:

•  Sharma S, Raman S, Sun B et al. Characteristics of patients that show improvement in left ventricular ejection fraction after a coronary artery bypass graft. American College of Surgeons Medical Student Program. October 2009, Chicago, IL.

•  Sharma S, Raman S, Sun B et al. Characteristics of patients showing improvement in left ventricular ejection fraction after surgical revascularization. Academic Surgical Congress. February 2010, San Antonio, TX.

•  Sharma S, Firstenberg M, Phillips G et al. Cardiac magnetic resonance predictors of left ventricular functional improvement after mitral valve repair for cardiomyopathy. American Heart Association Scientific Sessions. November 2011, Orlando, FL.

•  Sharma S, Colangelo L, Lima J et al. Longitudinal effects of obesity on cardiac remodeling: Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA). American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions. March 2014, Washington DC.

•  Sharma S, Colangelo L, Lima J et al. Association of leptin with cardiac remodeling: Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA). American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions. March 2014, Washington DC.

•  Friedman J, Sharma S, Katz DH et al. Stem cell transplantation is associated with prolonged recurrence-free survival in patients with cardiac AL amyloidosis. American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions. March 2014, Washington DC.

•  Sharma S, Colangelo L, Allison M et al. Serum leptin is associated with less adverse future left ventricular structure and function: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA). American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions. March 2015, San Diego, CA.
•  Aagard P, Sharma S, McNamara D et al. Risk of Arrhythmia and Conduction Disease in Former National Football League Players. American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions. March 2018, Orlando, FL.

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

Schedule Appointment with Dr. Moustapha:

• Bedford Clinic
  
• Southlake 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. 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

Schedule Appointment with Dr. Brijesh Patel here

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

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

LANGUAGES:

• English
• Hindi
• Gujarati

HOSPITALS:

• Medfinity Health HEB
• Medical City North Hills
• Texas Health Alliance
• Texas Health HEB
• Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology:  Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
• Chief Educational Fellow: University of Medicine/Dentistry New Jersey/Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
• Fellowship, Cardiology: University of Medicine/Dentistry New Jersey/Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
• Residency, Internal Medicine: University of Medicine/Dentistry New Jersey/Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
• Medical School, MBBS (MD Degree):  Baroda Medical College, Gujarat, India

Schedule Appointment with Dr. Overbeck:  

• Las Colinas Clinic
• Mansfield Clinic
• Arlington

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Internal Medicine

HOSPITALS:

• Medical City Las Colinas
• Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
• USMD Hospital Arlington
• Texas Health Mansfield

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: Baylor University Medical Center 
• Residency, Internal Medicine: Vanderbilt University Medical Center 
• Medical School, MD Degree: Ut Southwestern Medical Center 
• Undergraduate, BS Biochemistry: Texas A&M University 

HONORS/AWARDS:

• Texas Super Doctors: (2005-2024)

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

• American College of Cardiology, Fellow 

PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS:

• Board of Directors - Las Colinas Medical Center (2007-2013)
• Co-Chairman Cardiovascular Steering Committee - Las Colinas Medical Center (2006-2008)
• Chairman Cardiology / Director of Cardiac Cath Lab - Las Colinas Medical Center (2006-2008)
• Chairman Cardiology / Director Interventional Cardiology - Las Colinas Medical Center (2006-2008)
• Cardiovascular Consultant - The Dallas Mavericks (2003-2013)
• Chairman of Internal Medicine - Las Colinas Medical Center (1997-1999)
• Chairman Department of Medicine - Baylor Medical Center of Irving (1993-1994)

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. Sadi Raza here

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Internal Medicine

HOSPITALS:

• Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
• Medical City Dallas
• Medical City Heart Dallas

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Advanced Cardiac Imaging: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 
• Fellowship, Cardiology: University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
• Clinical Chief Resident: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis VA Medical Center 
• Residency, Internal Medicine: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 
• Internship, Internal Medicine: New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY 
• Medical School, MD Degree: Ross University School of Medicine, New Brunswick, NJ
• Undergraduate, BS Biomedical Engineering: University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL

HONORS/AWARDS:

• D Magazine's Best Doctors in Dallas: 2017-2025
• Texas Monthly's Super Doctors: 2019-2025
• Clinical Chief Resident - University of Minnesota
• Joseph Elalam Resident of the Year Award - NY Medical College
• Henry King Stanford Scholar - University of Miami

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

• American College of Cardiology
• American Medical Association
• American Society of Echocardiography
• American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
• Society of Cardiovascular CT
• Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance

PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA:

• "The Effect of Dapagliflozin on Platelet Function Testing Profiles in Diabetic Patients: The EDGE Pilot Study". Springer Link. October 13, 2021. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40119-021-00242-6?s=09&error=cookies_not_supported&code=4997d7ff-d8e5-4fb0-bf67-fc5c6e7604c3

• "Are My Genes to Blame for My High Cholesterol?" Allrecipes. October 8, 2021. https://www.allrecipes.com/article/is-high-cholesterol-genetic/

• "6 Lifestyle Factors That Can Lead to High Cholesterol". Allrecipes. October 6, 2021. https://www.allrecipes.com/article/cholesterol-lifestyle-advice/​​

• "Africanized Honey Bee Sting-Induced Stress-Related Cardiomyopathy: A Bee or Octopus Trap". Cureus. July 28, 2021. https://www.cureus.com/articles/64386-africanized-honey-bee-sting-induced-stress-related-cardiomyopathy-a-bee-or-octopus-trap

• "Heart Doctor Delivered Incredibly Revealing Twitter Thread During Christian Eriksen’s Collapse". Sport Bible. June 14, 2021. https://www.sportbible.com/football/football-news-heart-doctors-revealing-twitter-thread-as-christian-eriksen-collapsed-20210614.amp.html. 

• "Expert Insight: What next for Christian Eriksen after Cardiac Arrest". Premier Injuries. June 14, 2021. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGCX_FK8c6A.

• "I’m a Cardiologist and This Is Why the First Mile Is Always the Hardest". Well+Good. May 18, 2021. https://www.wellandgood.com/why-the-first-mile-is-the-hardest/

• "I’m a Cardiologist, and This Is How To Use the 6-Minute Walk Test for Faster Miles". Well+Good. May 14, 2021. https://www.wellandgood.com/6-minute-walk-test/

• "Sure Signs You’re Developing Heart Disease, Doctors Say". Eat This Not That. April 26, 2021. https://www.eatthis.com/edit-signs-heart-disease-doctors/​

• Raza, SS. Dr Sadi Raza. 2020. SoundCloud. https://soundcloud.com/user-108906317/dr-sadi-raza​

• Raza, SS. Doc Talk Live - Health and Wellness. TuneIn. January, 2020. https://tunein.com/podcasts/Health--Wellness-Podcasts/DocTalk-Live-p1334722/?topicId=147218725​. 

• Seecheran, R., Kawall, T., Seecheran, V., Persad, S., Kanhai, J., Jagdeo, C. L., Giddings, S., Raza, SS., & Seecheran, N. A. Chronic Total Occlusion of the Left Main Coronary Artery in an HIV-Infected Patient. International Medical Case Reports Journal, Volume 13, 623–629. 2020. https://doi.org/10.2147/imcrj.s279824​ 

• Raza, SS., & Raza, S. DocTalk Live Podcast - Heart Disease 071820 on Stitcher. Stitcher. July 17, 2020. https://www.stitcher.com/show/doctalk-live/episode/heart-disease-071820-76255462​.

• The Premier League (EPL) is set to resume June 17th. BTP Media Network. June 9, 2020. https://www.btpmedia.net/the-premier-league-epl-is-set-to-resume-june-17th/​.

• Raza, SS., Raza, S. Heart Disease [Video]. Facebook. February 20, 2020. https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=149586576031734&ref=watch_permalink​.

• Raza, SS. Facebook - Heart Disease [Video]. Facebook. November 2019. https://www.facebook.com/unsupportedbrowser?_rdr​.

• Raza, SS., Raza, S. Heart Disease [Video]. Facebook. August, 2019. https://www.facebook.com/watch/live?v=597164157357907&ref=watch_permalink​.

• Abernethy, A., Raza, SS., Sun, J., Anstrom, K. J., Tracy, R., Steiner, J., VanBuren, P., & LeWinter, M. M. Pro‐Inflammatory Biomarkers in Stable Versus Acutely Decompensated Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction. Journal of the American Heart Association, 7(8). 2018. https://doi.org/10.1161/jaha.117.007385​.

• Raza, SS. Facebook - Heart Disease [Video]. Facebook. July, 2017. https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=1404216209627991&ref=watch_permalink​​​​​​.

• NPR. Lauren Silverman. "Millennial Doctors May Be More Tech-Savvy, But Is That Better?" - November 27, 2014. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2014/11/27/366766639/millennial-doctors-may-be-more-tech-savvy-but-is-that-better​

• DocTalk Live (doctalklive.com) presented by Zyga Health Care (Zygacare.com) Dallas Renal Group (dallasrenalgroup.com): This Week- Cardiologists -Dr. Mihaela Kruger and Dr. Sadi Raza discussed Hypertension. June 9, 2017. https://www.facebook.com/DocTalkLive/posts/853633751352909​

• AbouEzzeddine OF, Wong YW; Mentz RJ; Raza SS; Nativi-Nicolau J; Kociol RD; McNulty SE; Anstrom KJ; Hernandez AF; Redfield MM. "Evaluation of Novel Metrics of Symptom Relief in Acute Heart Failure: The Worst Symptom Score". NHLBI Heart Failure Clinical Research Network. December 21, 2015. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26718344/​ 

• AbouEzzedine, O; Wong Y; Lala, A; Mentz, R; Raza, SS; Shah, R; Nicolau, J; Hernandez, A; Braunwald, E; Redfield M. "Evaluation of Novel Methods to Assess Symptom Relief in Acute Heart Failure."​

• Schneider, DJ; Seecheran, NA; Raza, SS; Keating, FK; Gogo PB. "Pharmacodynamic effects during the transition between Cangrelor and Prasugrel." Coron artery Dis; PubMed. August 2, 2014. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25089928/​

• Barton, CA; McMillian, WD; Raza, SS; Keller, RE. "Hemopericardium in a patient treated with dabigatran etexilate." Pharmacotherapy. PubMed. 32(5):e103-7. May 2012. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22488474/​

• Raza, SS; Li JM; John R; Chen, LY; Tholakanahalli, VN; Mbai, M; Adabag, AS. "Long-term mortality and pacing outcomes of patients with permanent pacemaker implantation after cardiac surgery". Pacing Clin Electrophysiol. PubMed. 34(3):331-8. March 2011. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21208223/​

• Raza Z; Mohammadi, M; Visweswaran, G; Waheed, A; Raza, SS; Wu, C; Gilchrust, I. "Non-access Site Bleeding After Trans-radial or Femoral Procedures in Long-term Warfarin Patients". JACC Journals. 59(13s1):E181-E181. Published March 2012. Presented AHA 2011. https://www.jacc.org/doi/full/10.1016/S0735-1097%2812%2960182-X​

• Raza, SS; Mbai, M; John, R; Li, JM; Tholakanahalli, V; Adabag, S. "Long-term Follow-up of Patients with Permanent Pacemaker Implantation after Cardiac Surgery". Circulation. 122:21. Published 2010. Presented AHA 2010. https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/abs/10.1161/circ.122.suppl_21.a12108​

• Raza, SS; Johnson, DJ; Roukoz, H; Adabag, AS. "Perioperative Mortality Risk for Cardiac Surgery is Estimated More Accurately by Statistical Methods Than By Physicians' Subjective Assessment". Circulation. 122:A12108. Published May 21, 2010. Presented AHA 2010. https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/circoutcomes.4.suppl_1.AP354.

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 

• 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

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.

Schedule Appointment with Dr. Ammar here

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

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

HOSPITALS:

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

EDUCATION:

• Masters Business Administration: University of Massachusetts, Amherst 
• Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 
• Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 
• Internship, Internal Medicine:  University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 
• Medical School, MD Degree: West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, West Virginia 
• Undergraduate: Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 

PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA:

• Cardiologist Shares Heart-healthy Tips to Keep in Mind, Year-round

• KERA News - "White Coat Hypertension May Be Cause For Checking Your Blood Pressure More Often" (MAY 28, 2018)

• Cornerstone Baptist Church - Women's Ministry Presentation - "Red Dress Event [American Heart Association]" (March 20, 2018)

• WFAA - "Which health apps are best for you?" - April 26, 2018

Schedule Appointment with Dr. Ficula here

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Internal Medicine

HOSPITALS:

• Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas
• Baylor University Medical Center
• Methodist Charlton Medical Center

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Cardiology: Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth, Ft Worth, TX 
• Residency, Internal Medicine: Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth, Ft Worth, TX 
• Internship, Internal Medicine (Specialty Track): Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth, Ft Worth, TX 
• Medical School, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 
• Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science (Summa Cum Laude): Barry University, Miami Shores, FL 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

• American College of Cardiology
• American College of Osteopathic Internists
• American Osteopathic Association
• Texas Medical Association
• Texas Osteopathic Medical Association

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Hypertension Specialist (CHS) - Eligible
• Echocardiography - Eligible
• Nuclear Cardiology - Eligible
• Internal Medicine

HOSPITALS:

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

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease:  University of Texas Southwestern Cardiology Fellowship 
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas 
• Medical School, MD Degree: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas 
• Undergraduate, B.S. Neurobiology:  The University of Texas at Austin 

HONORS/AWARDS:

• UT Southwestern Alumni Scholarship (2010)
• Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society / Sigma Alpha Lambda Honor Society (2009)
• Walter B. Smith Jr. Scholarship (2008)
• Gerlad Walker Memorial Scholarship, Scottish Rite Memorial Scholarship, Garland Rotary Club Scholarship, Garland Health Science Scholarship, National MS Society Scholarship, Garland HS Hockey Scholarship (2006)

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BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Interventional Cardiology

LANGUAGES:

• English

• French

HOSPITALS:

• Medfinity Health Plano

• Medical City Dallas

• Medical City Heart Dallas

• North Park Heart & Vascular Center

• Texas Health Dallas

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Cardiology: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX

• Residency, Internal Medicine: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX

• Internship, Internal Medicine: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX

• Medical School, MD Degree: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX

• Undergraduate, BA Pre-professional Studies/French: University of Notre Dame, South Bend, IN

• Undergraduate: L'Universite Catholique de L'Ouest, Angers, France

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

• American College of Cardiology
  
  
• American Independent Medical Practice Association

• American Medical Association

• Dallas County Medical Association

• Society of Cardiac Angiography and Intervention

• Texas Chapter American College of Cardiology

• Texas Medical Association

HONORS/AWARDS:

• Dallas Medical Journal: “Dr Rick Snyder: A champion For Medicine and The next Generation Of Physicians”  - August 2023

• Texas Medicine: "Best Interests at Heart" - May 2023

• D MAGAZINE: D CEO, "Meet Dallas' Heart Health Power Couple". How married couple Dr. Shelley Hall and Dr. Rick Snyder became two of the region's most powerful cardiologists. September 2022

• D MAGAZINE: "Best Doctors in Dallas" – Shelley Hall, MD, FACC/Richard W. Snyder II, MD, FACC - Cardiology. October 2022

• D MAGAZINE: D CEO, "Excellence in HealthCare Awards, Winner, Outstanding Healthcare Practitioner" - 2017

• D MAGAZINE: "Best Doctors". 2004 - 2009, 2012 - 2026

• TEXAS MONTHLY: Super Doctors. 2005 - 2022

• D MAGAZINE: "How Dallas Beat West Nile Virus: A group of doctors came together to rescue the city". October 2013
• DALLAS MEDICAL JOURNAL: January 2012 Issue

PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS:

• Vice President, American Independent Medical Practice Association, 2025-26
  
  
• President, Texas Medical Association, 2023-24
• Member, Board of Directors, US Heart and Vascular Holdings, LLC, 2023
  
  
• Chief Physician Executive, US Heart and Vascular, 2026
• Chair, Society of Cardiac Angiography and Intervention Political Action Committee, 2023-Present

• Member PAC Committee, Society of Cardiac Angiography and Intervention, 2019-Present

• President, HeartPlace PA, 2018-Present

• Chairman, Board of Directors, Aspen Physician Network, PLLC, 2017-present

• Board of Trustees, Texas Medical Association, 2015-Present

• Vice President, Cardiovascular Provider Resources, 2013-Present

• North Texas Mass Casualty Critical Task Force, 2013-Present

• Contractor Advisory Committee, Novitas Inc. (local Texas Medicare administrator), 2009-Present

• Board of Directors, Cardiovascular Provider Resources, 2007-Present

• Delegate, Texas Medical Association House of Delegates, 2005-Present

• Legislative Committee, Texas Chapter American College of Cardiology, 2002-Present

• Board of Directors, HeartPlace PA, 2000-Present

• Chairman, Board of Trustees, Texas Medical Association, 2021-22

• Chairman, Legislative Committee, Texas Chapter American College of Cardiology, 2003-2022

• Board of Directors, Texas Medical Association Specialty Services, LLC, 2017-21
• Dallas County Health and Human Services Public Health Advisory Committee, 2013-21
• Chair, Legislative Committee, Texas Transplantation Society, 2015-2017

• Board of Trustees, Southwestern Medical Foundation, 2013-2016

• Board of Directors, North Texas Accountable Health Care Partnership, 2011-2016

• TEXPAC, Texas Medical Association Political Action Committee, 2006-2015

• Council of Legislation, Texas Medical Association, 2013-2015

• Chairman, Board of Directors, Dallas County Medical Society, 2013

• Chairman, Legislative Committee, Dallas County Medical Society, 2008-2010

• President, Texas Chapter American College of Cardiology, 2007-2010

• Board of Governors, American College of Cardiology, 2007-2010

• Board of Directors, ACCPAC, American College of Cardiology Political Action Committee, 2007-2018

• Board of Directors, Dallas County Medical Society, 2006-2013

• Board of Trustees, Medical City, 2002-2004

• Medical Executive Committee, Medical City, 2001-2004

• Chairman, Department of Medicine, Medical City Dallas Hospital, 2001

MEDIA:

• Here & Now: A Conversation With TMA President-Elect Richard Snyder 

• HeartPlace - Dr. Rick Snyder’s Physician Biography 

• Rick Snyder speaks on behalf of the Dallas County Medical Society about West Nile virus & aerial spraying. WFAA-TV (Channel 8) - August 7, 2012.

• Rick Snyder speaks on behalf of the Dallas County Medical Society about West Nile virus & aerial spraying. FOX4-TV (Channel 4) - August 7, 2012. 

• Rick Snyder speaks on behalf of the Dallas County Medical Society about West Nile virus & aerial spraying. NBC5-TV (Channel 5) - August 16, 2012. 

PUBLICATIONS:

Peer Reviewed Publications​

• Andrew M. Goldsweig, MD, MS, FSCAI, Lyndon C. Box, MD, FSCAI,Mark Hoyer, MD, FSCAI, Andrew J. Klein, MD, FSCAI, Kusum Lata, MD, FSCAI, Curtis Rooney, JD, Richard W. Snyder, MD, FSCAI, Afnan Tariq, MD, JD, FSCAI,Edward Toggart, MD, FSCAI, Deepali Tukaye, MD, FSCAI, Joaquin E. Cigarroa, MD, MSCAI. JSCAI - THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY FOR CARDIOVASCULAR ANGIOGRAPHY & INTERVENTIONS. "Advocacy 101 for Interventional Cardiologists: A Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions Policy Statement". July 27, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jscai.2023.101048.
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• Robin A. Chalkley, MD William C. Roberts, MD Srikant Patlolla, MD Jeffrey M. Schussler, MD, Richard W. Snyder II, MD Robert L. Smith II, MD Charles S. Roberts, MD Dan M. Meyer, MD. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY | VOLUME 125, ISSUE 10, P1599-1601, MAY 15, 2020. "Giant Right Coronary Artery Aneurysms." March 04, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjcard.2020.02.008. 
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• Lyndon C. Box MD, FSCAI; James C. Blankenship MD, MSc, MSCAI;  Timothy D. Henry MD, MSCAI;  John C. Messenger MD, FSCAI;  Joaquin E. Cigarroa MD, FSCAI; Issam D. Moussa MD, MBA, FSCAI;  Richard W. Snyder MD;  Peter L. Duffy MD, MMM, FSCAI;  Jeffrey G. Carr MD, FSCAI;  Deepali N. Tukaye MD, PhD, FSCAI; Lawrence Ang MD, FSCAI; Binita Shah MD, FSCAI; Sunil V. Rao MD, FSCAI; Ehtisham Mahmud MD, FSCAI. "CATHETERIZATIONS AND CARDIOVASCULAR INTERVENTIONS - SCAI Position Statement on the Performance of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Ambulatory Surgical Centers",  May 14, 2020. 
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• Review Committee for 2011 ACC/AHA Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Guidelines, 2011
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• Jacobsen TN; Grayburn PA; Snyder II RW; Hansen J; Chavoshan B; Landau C; Lange RA; Hillis LD; Victor RG. "Effects of Intranasal Cocaine on Sympathetic Nerve Discharge in Humans". Journal of Clinical Invest. Feb 15, 1997. 99 (4): 628-34. PMID: 9045864.​
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• Heesch CM, Negus BH, Steiner M, Snyder II RW, McIntire DD, Grayburn PA, Ashcraft J, Hernandez JA, Eichhorn EJ. "Effects of in Vivo Cocaine Administration on Human Platelet Aggregation". American Journal of Cardiology. Jul. 15, 1996. 78 (2): 237-9. PMID: 8712153.​

• Daniel WC, Pirwitz MJ, Horton RP, Landau C, Glamann DB, Snyder II RW, Willard JE, Wells PJ, Hillis LD, Lange RA, Page RL. Electrophysiologic Effects of Intranasal Cocaine. The American Journal of Cardiology, 1995, Vol. 76, 398-399.​

• Heesch CM, Negus BH, Keffer JH, Snyder II RW, Risser RC, Eichorn EJ. Effects of Cocaine on Cortisol Secretion in Humans. American Journal of Medical Science, 1995, Aug, 310 (2): 61-4. PMID: 7631644.​

• Snyder II RW, Lange RA, Willard JE, Glamann DB, Landau C, Negus BH, Hillis LD. Frequency, Cause and Effect on Operative Outcome of Depressed Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction in Mitral Stenosis. The American Journal of Cardiology, 1994, 73:65-69.​

• Negus BH, Willard JE, Glamann DB, Landau C, Snyder II RW, Hillis LD, Lange RA. Coronary Anatomy and Prognosis of Young, Asymptomatic Survivors of Myocardial Infarction. American Journal of Medicine, 1994, Vol. 96, No. 4, 354-358.​

• Negus BH, Willard JE, Hillis LD, Glamann DB, Landau CL, Snyder II RW, Lange RA. Alleviation of Cocaine-Induced Coronary Vasoconstriction with Intravenous Verapamil. The American Journal of Cardiology, 1994, 510-513.​

• Negus BH, Willard JE, Glamann DB, Landau C, Snyder II RW, Hillis LD, Lange RA. Gender-Related Differences in Coronary Angiograms of Young Survivors of Myocardial Infarction. The American Journal of Cardiology, 1994, Vol. 74, No. 8, 814-815.​

• Negus BH, Willard JE, Glamann DB, Landau C, Snyder II RW, Lange RA. Utility of Routine Cardiac Catheterization in Young, Asymptomatic Survivors of Myocardial Infarction. Circulation 88, No. 4, pI-60, 1993.​

• Jacobsen TN, Snyder II RW, Grayburn PA, Llange RA, Lyson T, Victor RG. Intranasal Cocaine Decreases Sympathetic Nerve Activity in Humans. Circulation 88, No. 4, p I-85, 1993.​

• Negus BH, Willard JE, Hillis LD, Glamann DB, Landau C, Snyder II RW, Lange RA. Alleviation of Cocaine-Induced Coronary Vasoconstiction in Man with Intravenous Verapamil. Circulation 88, No. 4, p I-297, 1993.​

• Boehrer JD, Moliterno DJ, Willard JE, Snyder II RW, Horton RP, Glamann DB, Lange RA, Hillis LD. Hemodynamic Effects of Intranasal Cocaine in Humans. Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 1992, 20-90-93.​

• 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

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Other Publications​

• Gallegos, Alicia. "Your Practice Was Bought Out by Private Equity: Now What?". Medscape. August 15, 2023. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/995474?src=&form=fpf#vp_3

• Snyder, II, R. W., MD, FACC. "Medicare bill can help physicians and patients". The Dallas Morning News.  https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2023/07/31/medicare-bill-can-help-physicians-and-patients/. Jul 31, 2023.

• Snyder, MD, Rick. "Dr. Smartwatch: Medicine's Latest Pandora's Box", Dallas Medical Journal, November 2018, 20-23.

• Snyder, MD, Rick. "When failure is not an option", Dallas Medical Journal, March 2018, 6-9.​

• Snyder II, Richard. "Quality Care Through Science Education and Advocacy". Dallas Medical Journal. December 2012, Vol. 98, No. 12, 227-228.​

• Snyder II, Richard. "B as in Billions". Dallas Medical Journal. December 2012, Vol. 98, No. 12, 239-243.​

• Snyder II, Richard. "The 'R' Word". Dallas Medical Journal. November 2012, Vol. 98, No. 11, 207-208.​

• Snyder II, Richard. "'Dr. Snyder, we have a problem...' Anatomy of a Crisis". Dallas Medical Journal. October 2012, Vol. 98, No. 10, 183-187​

• Snyder II, Richard. "Can You Hear Me Now?" Dallas Medical Journal. September 2012, Vol. 98, No. 9, 163-164.​

• Snyder II, Richard. "The Reformation". Dallas Medical Journal. August 2012, Vol. 98, No. 8, 143-144.​

• Snyder II, Richard. "Ich bin ein Parklander". Dallas Medical Journal. July 2012, Vol. 98, No. 7, 123-125.​

• Snyder II, Richard. "By Owner". Dallas Medical Journal. June 2012, Vol. 98, No. 6, 103.​

• Snyder II, Richard. "The Op-ed They Wouldn't Publish". Dallas Medical Journal. May 2012, Vol. 98, No. 5, 83.​

• Snyder II, Richard. "Independence and Autonomy". Dallas Medical Journal. April 2012, Vol. 98, No.4, 63-64.​

• Snyder II, Richard. "The Calling". Dallas Medical Journal. March 2012, Vol. 98, No. 3, 43.​

• Snyder II, Richard. "President's Page" - Installation Speech given on January 19, 2012. Dallas Medical Journal. February 2012, Vol. 98, No. 2, 23-24.​

• Snyder II, Richard. "Know your DCMS President". Dallas Medical Journal. January 2012, Vol. 98, No. 1., 2-3; 16-17​

• Snyder RW. "Bending the Cost Curve: A Fork in The Road", Dallas Medical Journal. June 2012, Vol. 98, No. 6, Page 103.​

• Rodgers GP, Snyder R. "The Case for Heart Hospitals With Physician Investors", The American Heart Hospital Journal, 2005, Vol 3 No. 1, 50-51.

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BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Internal Medicine

 LANGUAGES:

• English
• Hindi
• Punjabi
• Spanish
• Urdu

HOSPITALS:

• Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Plano
• Texas Health Allen
• Texas Health Plano

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Cardiology: New Jersey Medical School-UMDNJ 
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  New Jersey Medical School-UMDNJ 
• Internship, Internal Medicine:  New Jersey Medical School-UMDNJ 
• Medical School, MD Degree: New Jersey Medical School-UMDNJ 
• Undergraduate, Masters in Environmental Science: Rutgers University 
• Undergraduate, BS in Life Science: Penn State University 

PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA:

• Choudhry, Amir. "Another Reason Not To Smoke: Sudden Cardiac Death". keranews.org. Sam Baker. December 17, 2012.

SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT WITH DR. AMIN:

• Mansfield Clinic
• South Arlington Clinic

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
• Cardiovascular Disease

HOSPITALS:

• Methodist Dallas Medical Center
• Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
• Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington
• Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South
• USMD Hospital at Arlington

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Cardiac Electrophysiology: University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
• Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: University of Florida, Jacksonville, Florida 
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
• Internship, Internal Medicine:  University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
• Medical School, MD Degree: Texas A & M College of Medicine, College Station, Texas
• Undergraduate, B.S. Electrical Engineering (Summa Cum Laude): University of Texas at Arlington

PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA:

• World’s Smallest Pacemaker at Medical City Arlington - Nov 8, 2017

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BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Cardiovascular Disease
• National Board of Echocardiography
• Cardiovascular CT

HOSPITALS:

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

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Cardiology/Advanced Cardiac Imaging: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
• Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (CT) Certification: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
• Chief Medical Resident:  University of Vermont College of Medicine, Larner College of Medicine, Burlington, VT
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  University of Vermont College of Medicine, Larner College of Medicine, Burlington, VT
• Medical School, MD Degree: Clinical Sciences & Surgery/Imperial College London School of Medicine (2004-2010)
• Undergraduate, B.S. Cardiovascular Sciences (Honors): National Heart and Lung Institute and Royal Brompton London Imperial College London School of Medicine, London, UK 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

• American College of Cardiology (ACC)
• American Heart Association (AHA)
• Society of Cardiovascular CT (SCCT)
• American College of Physicians (ACP)
• Royal Society of Medicine (RSM)
• Texas Medical Association
• American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC)
• American Society of Echocardiography (ASE)
• Imperial College Alumni Association 
• UT Southwestern Alumni Group

HONORS/AWARDS:

• D Magazine Best Doctors: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
• D Magazine Best Doctors in Collin County: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
• Texas Monthly's Super Doctors (Rising Stars): 2025 
• Texas Monthly's Super Doctors (Rising Stars): 2023
• Texas Monthly's Super Doctors (Rising Stars): 2022
• Texas Monthly's Super Doctors (Rising Stars): 2021
• Texas Monthly's Super Doctors (Rising Stars): 2020
• Steven Carstairs Undergraduate Prize in Clinical Radiology, Royal College of Radiologists (RCR). London, England, National Award (2008)
• Medicine Elective Award - Association of Physicians of Great Britain & Ireland. National Award (2009)
• American Heart Association Young Investigator Award Semi-Finalist. QCOR 2018
• Wellcome Trust Research Scholar - Imperial College of London. National Research Award (2008)

MEDICAL INTERESTS:

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Preventive Cardiology
• Cardiac Imaging
• Women's Cardiovascular Health

PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA:

General

• Meet Dr, Sam Raza | Cardiologist. (2021, June 4). SHOUTOUT DFW. https://shoutoutdfw.com/meet-dr-sam-raza-cardiologist/

Peer Reviewed Publications

• James N. Kirkpatrick, MD, FASEa, Richard Grimm, DO, FASEb, Amer M. Johri, MD, FASEc, Bruce J. Kimura, MDd, Smadar Kort, MD, FASEe, Arthur J. Labovitz, MD, FASEf, Michael Lanspa, MD, FASEg, Sue Phillip, RCS, FASEh, Samreen Raza, MD, FACC, Kelly Thorson, MSRS, ACS, RDCS, RCCS, FASEj, Joel Turner, MD, FRCPk. "Recommendations for Echocardiography Laboratories Participating in Cardiac Point of Care Cardiac Ultrasound (POCUS) and Critical Care Echocardiography Training: Report from the American Society of Echocardiography". www.onlinejase.com. Jan 8, 2020.

• Alraies, C, Raza, S, Ryan, JJ. Social Media in Cardiology. Circulation 2018. Article in press.

• Rajiah P, Raza S, Saboo SS, Ghoshhajra B, Abbara S. Update on the Role of Cardiac Magnetic Resonance in Acquired Nonischemic Cardiomyopathies. J Thorac Imaging, 2016 Nov;31(6):348-366. PMID: 27438188

• Chava S, Raza, S, El-Haddad M, Priest J, Ashikaga T, Dauerman H. A Regional Pharmacoinvasive PCI Strategy Incorporating Bleeding Avoidance Strategies. Coronary Artery Disease, 2015 Jan;26(1):30-6. PMID: 25279566

• Raza Z, Waheed A, Rizvi S, Boehmer JP. The role of pre-conversion glomerular filtration rate in predicting long-term renal function after conversion to proliferation signal inhibitors in long-term heart transplant recipients. Manuscript. J Heart Lung Transplant. 2011 Nov;30(11):1301-2. Cited in PubMed, PMID: 21816626.

• Raza S, Chava S, El Haddad M, Priest J, Ashikaga T and Dauerman HL. A Regional Pharmacoinvasive PCI Strategy Incorporating Bleeding Avoidance Strategies. AHA Scientific Sessions 2014. Baruah R, Raphael C, Rizvi S, Unsworth B, Sen S, Kyriacou A, Pabari P, Mayet J, Sutaria N, Francis DP. VTI ratio is both more variable and more time-consuming than peak velocity in calculating aortic valve area. European Heart Journal. 2010. Aug; 31(3-4): 200. PMID: 21355129

• Shakur R, Yu C, Bucciarelli-Ducci C, Roussin I, Dweck M, Asimacopoulos E, Cheung I, Rizvi S, Pennell DJ, Prasad SK. Scar is an important predictor of adverse events in patients with chronic stable coronary artery disease. European Heart Journal. 2010. Aug; 31(581): 3352. PMID: 21355129

• Shakur R, Yu C, Bucciarelli-Ducci C, Roussin I, Dweck M, Rizvi S, Pennell DJ, Prasad SK. Risk stratification in chronic ischemic heart disease: Is scar a better predictor of adverse outcome than LV ejection fraction? European Heart Journal. 2010. Aug; 31(271):1627. PMID: 21355129

• Khadanga S, Raza, S. Lyme Carditis and Complete Heart Block: An Unusual Case of a Young Student. Journal of Medical Cases 2014;5(8):435-436

• Rizvi S, Rizvi M. Super-specialism in surgery: a case of cardiac transposition. Internal Journal of Surgery. 2008. Dec; 6(6): 446-447. PMID: 18986854.

• Rizvi S, Rizvi M. Perspectives from the Guest Student Editor. International Journal of Surgery. 2008. Dec; 6(6):432 Rizvi S, Baruah R, Unsworth B, Baksi J, Manisty C, Hadjiloz ou N, Mayet J, Francis D. VTI ratio is both more variable and more time-consuming than peak velocity in calculating aortic valve area. European Journal of Echocardiography. 2008. Abstracts supplement. Dec; 9. S135. PMID: 18948315.

• McGevna L, Raza S, Raugi G. Cutaneous manifestations of Cholesterol Embolism. Emedicine/Medscape. April 7 2014. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1096593-overview. Published in print online on Medscape website.

• University of Vermont Medical Group Annual Report 2014. Resident Training: Code Leadership. Featured on Page 9.

Media

• Raza, Sam. "Symptoms to Look for of Heart Disease in Women". NBC5-DFW. February 19, 2020.

• Raza, Sam & Raza, Sadi. "Heart Health". DocTalk Live. February 12, 2020.

• Raza, Sam & Raza, Sadi. "Heart Disease". DocTalk Live. Auguest 14, 2019.

• Media Interview: AllHeart Interview February 2018. Discussing Dr Raza's experiences about being a Cardiologist. Biographical, Heart and Prevention.​

• Media Interview: Social Media at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2017. University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Physician Update. Mailed to all Cardiologists in USA. January 2018.

​Presentations

• Belmont Village Senior Living. "10 Things About Heart Health". February 12, 2020.

• Parkway Hill Baptist Church. "Womens' Heart Health". February 2019.

• Raza S, Vigen, R, Sadeghi N, Matulevicius S. The Use of Handheld Focused Cardiac Ultrasound (FoCUS) for EF Assessment at Parkland Memorial Hospital: A Quality Improvement Initiative With Novel Applications for Clinical Outcomes. High Value Practice Academic Alliance National Conference. Johns Hopkins University. 2018.

• Raza, S, Vigen, R, Matulevicius S. The Use of Handheld Focused Cardiac Ultrasound (FoCUS) for EF Assessment at Parkland Memorial Hospital: A Quality Improvement Initiative With Novel Applications for Clinical Outcomes. American Heart Association QCOR18 Scientific Sessions. AHA Young Investigator Award Semi-Finalist.

• Raza S. A Curious Case of Loeffler Endocarditis. Poster Presentation at American College of Cardiology (ACC) Scientific Sessions 2018.

• Raza S, Maroules C, Luna M. Sudden Cardiac Death: A Rare but Treatable Cause, a case of anomalous coronary artery. Poster presentation at American College of Cardiology (ACC) Scientific sessions 2017.

• Raza S, Chava S, El Haddad M, Priest J, Ashikaga T and Dauerman HL. A Regional Pharmacoinvasive PCI Strategy Incorporating Bleeding Avoidance Strategies. Poster presentation at American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions 2014.

• Raza S, Vigen R, Matulevicius S. The Use of Handheld Focused Cardiac Ultrasound (FoCUS) for EF Assessment at Parkland Memorial Hospital: A Quality Improvement Initiative with Novel Applications for Clinical Outcomes. Poster presentation at American Heart Association (AHA) QCOR 2018 scientific meeting.

• Rizvi S, Baruah R, Baksi AJ, Unsworth B, Hadjilozou N, Mayet J, Francis DP. Peak velocity is quicker and less variable than VTI ratio in the assessment of aortic valve area. 13th Annual Meeting of the European Council for Cardiovascular Research. Hypertension, Volume 52, issue 4. Pages 762-763. 2008. Oct; 52(4): 762-763. PMID: 19371200. Conference presentation.

• Raza S, Keating F. Shifting the goalposts: Updating the Appropriate Use Criteria for Radionuclide Imaging may increase the proportion of appropriately ordered tests. Poster presentation at ASNC Scientific Sessions 2014.

• Raza S, Merrill S, Shenk H, Teleron A. An Innovative Simulation-Based ACLS Educational Program to Improve Competency, Skills and Leadership of Medicine Residents in Codes. AAMC Integrating Quality: Improving Value through Clinical Transformation, Education and Science Meeting, June 2015, Rosemont, IL. Poster presentation at AAMC Integrating Quality Conference.

• Raza S, Stevens P, Mead A and Schneider DJ. Choosing Wisely, Reducing Inappropriate Transthoracic Echocardiography based on the appropriate use criteria in the in-patient setting. 11th Annual Jeffords Quality Forum, Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont. April 2014. Poster presentation.

• Raza, S, Vigen R, Matulevicius S. The Use of HandHeld Focused Cardiac Ultrasound (FoCUS) for EF Assessment in the Parkland Oncology Clinic. University of Texas Southwestern Women in Science & Medicine (WISMAC). Poster presentation. February 2018. Raza, S, Guinet P, Custaud MA, Levine, B. The effect of Lower Body Negative Pressure (LBNP) and Bed Rest on Cardiac MRI dimensions in healthy volunteers during a French Bed Rest Study.

• European Space Agency (ESA). University of Texas Southwestern Women in Science & Medicine (WISMAC). Poster presentation. February 2018.

• Scribner-Metcalf T, O'Toole J, Raza S (2015). A Case of Adult-Onset Urea Cycle Disorder (VT Chapter Winner), ACP Internal Medicine Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts.

• Raza S and Schneider DJ. Hearts and Spades - A Rare Case of Apical Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (Yamaguchi's Syndrome); ACP Chapter Meeting. 2013. Poster presentation. Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont.

• Raza S and Jayaprakash-Sardana J. Necrotizing Granulomatous Rheumatoid Meningitis; ACP National Meeting. 2012. Poster presentation. New Orleans, Louisina. National ACP Conference meeting.

• Raza S. A Curious Case of Weakness: a rare case of CPPD of the cervical spine. ACP Chapter Meeting. 2011. Poster presentation. Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont.

• Baruah, Raphael C, Rizvi S, Unsworth B, Sen S, Kyriacou A, Pabari P, Mayet J, Sutaria N, Francis DP. August 2010. VTI ratio is both more variable and more time-consuming than peak velocity in calculating aortic valve area. Poster presented at European Society of Echocardiography (ESC) 2010; Athens, Greece.

• Rizvi S. Scar is an important predictor of adverse events in patients with chronic stable coronary artery disease; European Society of Cardiology Congress. 2010: Abstract Presentation. Stockholm, Sweden.

• Rizvi S. Risk stratification in chronic ischemic heart disease: Is scar a better predictor of adverse outcome then LV ejection fraction; European Society of Cardiology Congress 2010. Abstract presentation. Stockholm, Sweden.

• Raza S, Raza SS, Schneider DJ, LeWinter M. Choosing Wisely Campaign, Appropriateness of Transthoracic Echocardiography in the in-patient setting. Quality Improvement Project, Larner College of Medicine, University of Vermont. Data Collection. Authored Manuscript in process.

• Raza S, Vigen R, Matulevicius S. The Use of Handheld Focused Cardiac Ultrasound (FoCUS) for EF Assessment in the Parkland Oncology Clinic. Poster Presentation selected for presentation at Celebration of Women in Science and Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Women in Science and Medicine Advisory Committee (WISMAC) February 2018.

• Raza S, Custaud MA, Guinet P, Levine, B. Raza, MD, MA Custaud, MD, Patrick Guinet, MD, Benjamin Levine, MD. The Effect of 18 day Head Down Tilt Bedrest and Lower Body Negative Pressure on Cardiac MRI measurements in Human and the effect of Nutritional and Exercise Countermeasures - funded by the European Space Agency. Poster Presentation selected Celebration of Women in Science and Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Women in Science and Medicine Advisory Committee (WISMAC) February 2018.

• Tornow K, Raza S, Rajiah P. Presentation Title: Comprehensive Role of Cardiac MRI in the Evaluation of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction. Radiological Society of North America (2017).

• Scribner-Metcalf T, O'Toole J, Raza S (2015). A Case of Adult-Onset Urea Cycle Disorder (VT Chapter Winner), ACP Internal Medicine Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts.

• Raza S. (2011). A unique case of leptomeningeal carcinomatosis. Abstract Oral Presentation; ACP Chapter Meeting. Dartmouth Medical School, New Hampshire.

Schedule Appointment with Dr. Patterson:

• Garland Clinic
• White Rock Clinic

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• 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 Scott & White | The Heart Hospital Plano
• Baylor University Medical Center
• Medfinity Health Plano
• Methodist Richardson Medical Center
• North Park Heart & Vascular Center
• Texas Health Dallas
• White Rock Medical Center

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX 
• Residency, Internal Medicine: Legacy Health System, Portland, OR
• Internship, Internal Medicine: Legacy Health System, Portland, OR 
• Medical School, MD Degree: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX