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BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Interventional Cardiology
• General Cardiology

HOSPITALS:

• Medical City Plano
• Texas Health Allen
• Texas Health Frisco
• Texas Health Plano

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
• Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
• Medical School, MD Degree:  Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth, Richmond, Virginia 
• Graduate School, Masters of Science in Physiology Degree:  Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth, Richmond, Virginia
• Undergraduate, Bachelors of Science in Biology Degree (Departmental Honors): Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, Virginia 

PROCEDURAL SKILLS:

• Complex Coronary & Peripheral Interventions
• Heart Catheterizations
• Percutaneous Support Devices (Impella, IABP)
• Venous Reflux Disease & Ablation Therapy
• TAVR

PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA:

Publications:

• Brown WR, Levine, G. “Chest Pains and Angina”. In Levine, G, Cardiology Secrets (4th , pp. 110-116). Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders. (2014).

 

• Salloum FN, Abbate A, Houser J, Mudrick C, Roy S, Brown WR, Qureshi I, Prabhakar S and Kukreja R. “Sildenafil (Viagra) Attenuates Ischemic Cardiomyopathy and Improves Left Ventricular Function in Mice”. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2008 Mar;294(3):H1398-406. Epub. Jan 25, 2008.

 

• Majid M, Brown WR, Divakaran V, Virani S. “Pulmonic Valve Endocarditis, A Case Report.” Submitted to Texas Heart Inst Journal.

 

• Divakaran VG, Brown WR, Virani S. “Images in Echocardiography: A Freely Floating Saphenous Vein Graft.” Echocardiography. Vol 26. Aug, 2009.

 

• Brown WR. Assisted Drs. R. Kukreja and F. Salloum in the investigation of PDE-5 inhibitors and their role in cardio protection. “Chronic Inhibition of PDE-5 with Sildenafil (Viagra) Attenuates Ischemic Cardiomyopathy and Improves Left Ventricular Function in Mice”. 2007.

 

• Brown WR. Worked with Dr. T. Duane (Trauma Surgery) in the Medical College of Virginia Emergency Department. This research considered the value of pelvic/cervical spine films, and outcomes in various patient populations, including the obese and the diabetic patient. “The Role and Influence of Plain Films and Patient Demographics on Outcomes in the Trauma Bay." 2006.

 

• Brown WR. Worked with Dr. J. Feher to complete a thesis in physiology research. “Continuous Chemiluminescent Measurement of Superoxide in Intact Rat Hearts During Ischemia-Reperfusion.” 2002-2003.

 

• Brown WR. As a candidate for Biology departmental honors, worked with Dr. K. Loesser to complete a thesis in biological research. In May of 2001, presented research to the Virginia Academy of Science. The work subsequently appeared in the Academy’s publication. “Vitamin E: Efficacy of Gamma-Tocopherol vs. Alpha-Tocopherol in Atherosclerosis Prevention.” 2000-2001.

 

Poster Presentations:

• Oliver PA, Brown WR, Regan C, Stoltzfus J, Ornato JP. “Correlation Between Heart Rate in Pre-Hospital Patients In Atrial Fibrillation With Rapid Ventricular Response And Blood Serum Magnesium Levels”. AAEM meeting, Las Vegas, NV. Feb 2010.

 

• Salloum F, Abbate A, Brown WR, Hoke N, Kukreja RC. “Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors Reduce Myocardial Infarction, Apoptosis and Improve Post Ischemic Ventricular Function in Female Mice”. ACC meeting, Chicago, IL. March, 2008.

Dr. Gurrapu is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Board Certified in Obesity Medicine with 15+ years of experience proudly serving the state of Texas. Dr. Gurrapu has been working as a hospitalist at major hospitals in the DFW metroplex – Presbyterian Plano, Medical Center of McKinney, Baylor Carrollton, and Harris Methodist in Fort Worth. Dr. Gurrapu is a patient-centric physician who works diligently to provide the best comprehensive care to her patients. Dr. Gurrapu won several awards for the quality of patient care including the “most courteous Physician” award at Baylor Carrollton.

For her consistently outstanding services, Dr. Gurrapu was selected for the prestigious “Physicians Lead” program by Texas Health Resources (THR). Dr. Gurrapu has served on multiple committees in Baylor Carrollton and Texas Health Resources hospitals. She has served on the medical board in Presbyterian Hospital, Plano, and is actively serving on the credentialing committee for Texas Health Resources ensuring high-quality standards for new physicians towards better patient care.

Dr. Yamuna Gurrapu is dedicated to providing comprehensive and preventative medical care to her patients, including diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses, managing complex medical conditions, and providing custom medical weight loss management to her patients.

Dr. Gurrapu is the proud owner of Novéra Med SPA along with her primary care clinic– North Texas Medical Clinic located in Frisco, Texas.

 

Dr. Khalida Yasmin leads the medical staff at Premier Wellness Clinics. She brings her years of medical experience to the Little Elm – Frisco communities to provide quality medical services. As an experienced board-certified physician in family medicine, she has the experience and expertise to properly manage and treat both acute and chronic conditions for patients of all ages. Dr. Yasmin is currently seeing new patients.

Dr. Yasmin is actively involved in a number of organizations, allowing her the opportunity to give back and make a difference in the lives of others.

Dr. Yasmin completed her undergraduate from University of Colorado. She obtained her Medical degree from Punjab University, Pakistan. She completed her family medicine training at University of Illinois in Chicago.

She has over 20 years of experience in Family medicine in variety of settings, she did private practice and served as Captain in the American Air Force reserves. Dr. Yasmin also worked in Youth and Family Clinics in Dallas, as well as being affiliated with Parkland Hospital.

She has been very active in state and local medical organizations and served on committees at TAFP and has been President of Dallas Chapter of TAFP.

Family Medicine Services

Dr. Yasmin provides treatment and care for a variety of family medicine services which includes:

• Annual exams
• Well Woman Exams
• Flu shots
• Immunizations
• Patient checkups
• Individualized risk assessments
• Cancer screenings
• School and sports physicals
• Chronic disease care
• General medical care for colds, fevers, infections, and other routine issues
  
  

Education

• Undergraduate – 1979 – University of Colorado
• Medical School – 1983 to 1990 – Rawalpindi Medical College
• Residency – 1995 to 1998 Christ Hospital – Oak Lawn, IL
  
  

License and Certification

• Diplomate of American Board of Family Medicine
  
  

Experience

• Private Practice – 1998 to present
• Air Force Reserves Physician – 1998 to 2007
  
  

Professional Organizations

• American Academy of Family Physicians
• Dallas Chapter President of Texas Academy of Family Physicians
• American Muslim Women Physicians Association
  
  

Professional Committees

• Dallas Chapter TAFP.
• Member of Executive Committee.
• Chair of Ethic Committee at Trinity Medical Center.
• Health Advisory Committee – Carrollton Farmer Branch School District.
• Health Advisory Committee – Islamic Association of North Texas Richardson.
• Member of Public Health Committee TAFP.
• Member of NCSC Committee TAFP.

Dr. Berg has received many prestigious awards, including The Medical Book Award (sponsored by Merck Pharmaceuticals) honoring integrity, leadership skills and caring compassion for patients and peers. She has also gained recognition in the Bridges to Excellence program for diabetes care. Dr. Berg's patient say "She is a truly compassionate person and an extremely knowledgeable health care provider. She listens to your concerns, never makes you feel rushed." (Amber C. Health grades)

Amir Masoud, OD, is a dedicated optometrist with a strong educational foundation, having completed his Doctor of Optometry at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) in Boston. He currently works at Neuro-Vision Associates of North Texas, a part of the DeyeNAMICS Alliance, in Plano, Texas.

Dr. Masoud holds a Bachelor of Science in biology from the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) in Newark and Rutgers University in New Brunswick. During his optometry school years, he received the prestigious Leadership Award for four consecutive years, showcasing his commitment to excellence and leadership in the field.

Born in Alexandria, Egypt, and raised in Bayonne, New Jersey, Dr. Masoud's journey into optometry was deeply influenced by personal experiences with vision challenges in his family, particularly his mother's struggles with ocular albinism. Witnessing these challenges ignited his passion for healthcare and a desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others facing similar difficulties.

Now completing his residency, Dr. Masoud specializes in neuro-optometry, vision therapy, and pediatrics. He brings a compassionate approach to patient care and is actively affiliated with respected organizations, including the American Optometry Association and the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association.

In his free time, Dr. Masoud enjoys exploring new culinary experiences, watching sports, and participating in outdoor activities like hiking, soccer, and spike ball.

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.

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BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Internal Medicine

LANGUAGES:

• English
• Hindi

HOSPITALS:

• Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Plano
• Medfinity Health Plano
• North Park Heart & Vascular Center
• Texas Health Allen​
• Texas Health Frisco
• Texas Health Plano

HONORS/AWARDS:

• D Magazine, Best Doctors in Collin County: 2012, 2020-2023
• D Magazine, Best Doctors: 2018-2022

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Cardiology: Louisiana State University, Shreveport, LA
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  University of Illinois, Urbana, IL 
• Internship, Internal Medicine:  University of Illinois, Urbana, IL 
• Medical School, MBBS (MD): Pramukhswami Medical College, Karamsad, Gujarat, India 

 

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BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Cardiovascular Disease
• National Board of Echocardiography
• Vascular Ultrasound (RPVI credential)
• Internal Medicine

HOSPITALS:

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

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: University of Rochester/Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY
• Residency, Internal Medicine: University of Rochester/Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY
• Medical School, MD Degree: Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO 
• Undergraduate, BS Biological Sciences: Stanford University, Stanford, CA

MEDICAL INTERESTS:

Special Interests:

• Echocardiography - transthoracic and transesophageal
• Stress Testing
• Invasive Cardiology - diagnostic cardiac catheterization, including from the radial (wrist) approach
• Vascular Ultrasound - Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Treatment and Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD) Screening, including Carotid Artery Ultrasound, Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI), and Abdominal Aorta Ultrasound
• Nuclear Cardiology
• Preventive Cardiology - Management of risk factors such as high blood pressure and cholesterol, Coronary Calcium Score
• Cardiomyopathy
• Congestive Heart Failure - Cardiology Consultation
• Arrhythmias - Cardiac Rhythm Devices, EKGs, Cardioversions, and ILRs

HONORS/AWARDS:

• D Magazine's Best Doctor's in Collin County: 2025
• D Magazine's Best Doctor's in Collin County: 2024
• Texas Monthly's Super Doctors (Rising Stars): 2020, 2021, 2022
• Young Award for outstanding teaching and compassionate care, 2010
• Distinguished Alumni Scholarship, full tuition for four years, Washington University School of Medicine
• Alpha Omega Alpha, Washington University School of Medicine
• Graduated with Honors, Distinction, and Phi Beta Kappa, Stanford University
• Fox Award, for outstanding performance as an undergraduate in Biological Sciences and contributions to research and teaching, Stanford University
• Excellence in Teaching Award, for outstanding performance as a course assistant, Stanford University

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

• Chief Fellow, University of Rochester, 2012-2013
• Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC)

PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA:

​Publications:

• John E. Reuter and John C. Teeters, Chapter 18: Preoperative Cardiovascular Risk Assessment for Non-cardiac Surgery; Manual of Outpatient Cardiology; Editors JD Bisognano, R Beck, R Connell; Springer; 2012. 445-464

• Michael W. Fong and John E. Reuter. Right Ventricular Tumor and Thrombus. Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2008. 52(19):1598

Presentations:

• Grand Rounds, Department of Medicine, University of Rochester. Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement for Severe Aortic Stenosis. November 13, 2012
• ACC 2011 -- New Orleans, LA. External Multicenter Validation of the Mehran Risk Score for Contrast-Induced Nephropathy. April 4, 2011

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

Schedule Appointment with Dr. Frenkel:

• Garland Clinic
• White Rock Clinic

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Internal Medicine
• Interventional Cardiology

HOSPITALS:

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

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 
• Fellowship, Cardiology: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX 
• Internship, Internal Medicine:  University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX 
• Medical School, MD Degree: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX 

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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

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. Ramanath here

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

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

HOSPITALS:

• Baylor Scott & White | The Heart Hospital Plano
• Medfinity Health Plano
• Texas Health Allen
• Texas Health Frisco
• Texas Health Plano

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Cardiology & Peripheral Vascular Interventions: Yale-New Haven Hospital, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
• Fellowship, General Cardiology: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Dartmouth Medical School, Lebanon, NH
• Fellowship, Research Cardiology: University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center, Ann Arbor, MI
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
• Internship, Internal Medicine:  University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
• Medical School, MD Degree:  SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
• Undergraduate:  SUNY at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
• Undergraduate:  Boston University, Boston, MA

HONORS/AWARDS:

• D Magazine's Best Doctors in Dallas - 2017
• Physician of the Year, Heart & Vascular Center, THR Plano 2015

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

• American College of Cardiology
• American Medical Association
• American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
• American Board of Vascular Medicine
• Society for Coronary Angiography and Interventions

PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA:

• Ramanath, Vijay S., "Spider Vein Treatment: What You Need to Know". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zp7LOoyTzE. Mar 27, 2024.

• Ramanath, Vijay S., "Understanding Varicose Veins: Causes and Treatments".https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NumfzSimsQ. Mar 26, 2024.

• Ramanath, Vijay S., "Medical Minute: Aortic Stenosis with Dr. Vijay Ramanath". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGq22Vupp9A

• Ramanath, VS., Sachar, R., Soga, Y., Ansari, M., Kozuki, A., Lopez, L., Brodmann, M., Schroe, H., Diaz-Cartelle, J., & Zeller, T. (2021, May 24). 1-Year Results From the RANGER II SFA Randomized Trial of the Ranger Drug-Coated Balloon. ScienceDirect. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1936879821004775.

• Ramanath, VS. "Dr. Vijay S. Ramanath Discusses Positive Outcomes In Minimally Invasive Vein Disease Treatments". http://www.pennsylvania-magazine.com. January 11, 2019.

• Ramanath VS. "FOUR DOCTORS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE CORRIDOR". addisonmagazine.com. Georgia Smith. February 19, 2014.

• Ramanath VS. "Second opinion saves man from double amputation". starlocalmedia.com. Kelsey Samuels. May 7, 2017.

• Ramanath VS, Thompson CA. STEMI: Adjunctive Therapies for Primary PCI In: The SCAI Interventional Cardiology Board Review. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. 2013.

• Ramanath VS, Thompson CA. STEMI: Reperfusion (Primary PCI vs Thrombolysis) In: The SCAI Interventional Cardiology Board Review. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. 2013.

• Ramanath VS, Thompson CA. Guidewires and Balloons - the Primer In: Textbook of Cardiovascular Intervention. Springer. 2013.

• Ramanath VS, Eagle KA. Guideline adherence and outcomes in coronary heart disease and heart failure In: UpToDate, Rose, BD (Ed), UpToDate, Waltham, MA, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012.

• Ramanath VS, Oh JK, Sundt III TM, Eagle KA. Acute aortic syndromes and thoracic aortic aneurysm In: Cardiovascular Diseases: Diagnosis and Management, Gerber TC, Asirvatham SJ, Lavie CJ, Oh JK (Ed), Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, Rochester, MN, 2010.

 

Scientific Publications:

• Ramanath VS, Thompson CA. Coronary chronic total occlusion recanalization - current techniques and approaches. Interventional Cardiology Review. 2013;8(1):41-5.

• Zlotnick DM, Ramanath VS, Brown JR, Kaplan AV. Classification and treatment of coronary artery bifurcation lesions: putting the Medina classification to the test. Cardiovasc Revasc Med2012 Jun 13 (Epub).

• Ramanath VS, Szot CR, Andrus BW, Kaplan AV, Robb JF. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy following administration of midodrine. Tex Heart Inst J. 2012;39(1):158-159.

• Robert AM, Brown JR, Sidhu MS, Ramanath VS, DeVries JT, Jayne JE, Hettleman BD, Friedman BJ, Niles NW II, Kaplan AV, Malenka DJ, Robb JF, Thompson CA. The evaluation of creatinine clearance, estimated glomerular filtration rate, and serum creatinine in predicting contrast-induced acute kidney injury among patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. Cardiovasc Revasc Med. 2012;109(1):122-7.

• Suzuki R, Isselbacher EM, Nienaber CA, Pyeritz RE, Eagle KA, Tsai TT, Cooper JV, Januzzi JL, Braverman AC, Montgomery DG, Fattori R, Pape L, Harris KM, Booher A, Oh JK, Peterson M, Ramanath VS, Froehlich JB. Type-selective benefits of medications in treatment of acute aortic dissection (from the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection [IRAD]). Am J Cardiol. 2012;109(1):122-7.

• Ramanath VS, Eagle KA, Nienaber CA, Isselbacher EM, Froehlich JB, Cooper JV, Gu X, Evangelista A, Meinhardt G, Beckman J, Myrmel T, Pape L, Pyeritz RE, Hirsch AT, Bossone E. The role of preoperative coronary angiography in the setting of type A acute aortic dissection: Insights from the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection. Am Heart J. 2011;161(4):790-796.e1.

• Booher AM, Isselbacher EM, Nienaber CA, Froehlich JB, Trimarchi S, Cooper JV, Demertzis S, Ramanath VS, Januzzi JL, Harris KM, O'Gara PT, Sundt III TM, Pyeritz RE, Eagle KA. Ascending thoracic aorta dimension and outcomes in acute type B dissection (from the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection [IRAD]). Am J Cardiol. 2011;107(2):315-320.

• Ramanath VS, Brown JR, Malenka DJ, DeVries JT, Sidhu MS, Robb JF, Jayne JE, Hettleman BD, Friedman BJ, Niles NW II, Kaplan AV, Thompson CA. Outcomes of diabetics receiving bare-metal stents versus drug-eluting stents. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2010;76(4):473-81.

• Olomu AB, Grzybowski M, Ramanath VS, Rogers AM, Motyka-Vautaw B, Chen B, Roychoudhury C, Jackson EA, Eagle KA. Evidence of disparity in the application of quality improvement efforts for the treatment of acute myocardial infarction: the American College of Cardiology's Guidelines Applied in Practice initiative in Michigan. Am Heart J. 2010 Mar;159(3):377-384.

• Ramanath VS, Armstrong DF, Grzybowski M, Rahnama-Mohagdam S, Tamhane UU, Gordon K, Froehlich JB, Eagle KA, Jackson EA. Discharge medication use and outcomes in acute coronary syndrome patients with non-obstructive coronary artery disease. Clin Cardiol. 2010 Jan;33(1):36-41.

• Ramanath VS, Oh JK, Sundt III TM, Eagle KA. Acute aortic syndromes and thoracic aortic aneurysm. Mayo Clinic Proc. 2009 May;84(5):465-481.

• Motivala AA, Tamhane U, Ramanath VS, Saab F, Montgomery DG, Fang J, Kline-Rogers E, May N, Ng G, Froehlich J, Gurm H, Eagle KA. A prior myocardial infarction: how does it affect management and outcomes in recurrent acute coronary syndromes? Clin Cardiol. 2008 Dec;31(12):590-596.

• Rogers AM, Ramanath VS, Grzybowski M, Riba AL, Jani SM, Metha R, De Franco AC, Parrish R, Skorcz S, Baker PL, Faul J, Chen B, Roychoudhury C, Elma MAC, Mitchell KR, Froehlich JB, Montoye C, Eagle KA. The association between guideline-based treatment instructions at the point of discharge and lower 1-year mortality in Medicare patients after acute myocardial infarction: The American College of Cardiology's Guidelines Applied in Practice (GAP) initiative in Michigan. Am Heart J. 2007 Sept;154(3): 461-469.

• Ramanath VS, Eagle KA. Evidence-based medical therapy of patients with acute coronary syndromes. Am J Cardiovasc Drugs. 2007;7(2): 95-116.

• Vasaiwala S, Nolan E, Ramanath VS, Fang J, Kearly G, Van Riper S, Kline-Rogers E, Otten R, Cody RA, Eagle KA. A quality guarantee in acute coronary syndromes: The ACC's GAP program taken real-time. Am Heart J. 2007 Jan;153(1):16-21.

 

• Ramanath VS, Lacomis JM, Katz WE. Diagnosis of pulmonary embolism by acute right heart morphologic and hemodynamic changes observed during exercise stress echocardiography. J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 2004 Sep;17(9):1005-8.

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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

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Echocardiography
• Nuclear Cardiology
• Internal Medicine

LANGUAGES:

• English
• Malayalam

HOSPITALS:

• Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Plano
• Medical City Frisco
• Medical City Plano

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Cardiovascular Medicine:  Albany Medical Center Hospital, Albany, NY​ (2011-2014)
• Residency, Internal Medicine: Albany Medical Center Hospital, Albany, NY​ (2008-2011)
• Medical School, MD Degree:  St. George University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies (2004-2008)
• Undergraduate, BA Biology:  Missouri State University | Southeastern Missouri State University (1999-2003)

HONORS & AWARDS:

• D Magazine's Best Doctors - 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
• D Magazine's Best Doctors in Collin County - 2018, 2020, 2021
• Texas Monthly's Super Doctors - 2019, 2020, 2021

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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, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
• D Magazine Best Doctors in Collin County: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
• 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