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Anthony Nebor, MD, is a well-trained, board-certified pulmonologist and critical care physician at Fivestar Pulmonary Associates. He brings compassionate, dedicated, and highly motivated care to patients at the office in Allen, Plano, and Mckinney, Texas, and he consistently strives to improve healthcare delivery in a variety of clinical settings. 

Dr. Nebor has practiced in Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and the United States. He is a graduate of the University of Benin Medical School in Nigeria, and he completed a master’s degree in clinical microbiology at Queen Mary University in London. He completed his Internal Medicine Residency Program at St. John’s hospital in Detroit, and a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care at Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit. 

He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care, and is licensed to practice in Texas. He really takes pride in ensuring his patients are well taken care of and is diligent in providing the most current and effective treatment plan for all of his patients.

At the practice, Dr. Nebor and the team provide diagnosis and treatment for a variety of pulmonary conditions, including asthma, COPD, shortness of breath, and sleep apnea. They also provide pulmonary function testing and lung cancer screenings.

They dedicate themselves to ensuring favorable outcomes when it comes to the treatment of their patients, and they live by their motto “breathe easy.” To learn more about Fivestar Pulmonary Associates, call the office or book an appointment online today.

Board-certified allergist-immunologist Thomas Fowler, MD, invests in cutting-edge technology continuing education to offer individualized, evidence-based care. Dr. Fowler completed his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, where he met his wife. He later earned his medical degree at UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas, before heading to Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, for an internal medicine residency. After finishing his residency, Dr. Fowler completed an allergy-immunology fellowship at Louisiana State University in Shreveport, Louisiana.

He has published multiple papers on various allergy and asthma topics, including rare conditions such as cereal anaphylaxis.

Dr. Fowler works with each patient to develop individualized care plans. In addition to medication, injectables, and immunotherapy, he helps patients avoid allergy and asthma triggers while preparing for emergency situations. Dr. Fowler ensures each patient has the tools they need to care for their chronic conditions.

With Dr. Fowler’s care and dedication, patients of all ages can lead healthier, more active lives regardless of asthma or allergies. Allergy and Asthma of Prosper and Celina fosters a friendly, supportive environment where every patient feels safe and heard. Dr. Fowler and his staff provide transparent pricing and easy access treatment to eliminate barriers to comprehensive care.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Nuclear Cardiology
• Internal Medicine

HOSPITALS:

• Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Plano
• Baylor Scott & White | The Heart Hospital Plano
• Medical City Frisco
• Medical City Plano
• Methodist Richardson Medical Center
• Texas Health Plano

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Cardiology: Good Samaritan Medical Center​ 
• Residency, Internal Medicine: Good Samaritan Medical Center​ 
• Internship, Internal Medicine: East Tennessee State University​ 
• Medical School, MD Degree: University of Nebraska Medical School, Lincoln, NE

HONORS & AWARDS:

• D Magazine's Best Doctors in Collin County - 2017, 2016, 2015

PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA:

• Duncan, J., "Heart Failure Clinic Keeps Plano Woman on Right Track.", Bianca Castro. www.nbcdfw.com. July 31, 2019.

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

LANGUAGES:

• English
• Gujarati
• Hindi
• Spanish

HOSPITALS:

• Medical City Arlington
• Methodist Mansfield Medical Center
• Texas Health HEB
• Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington
• USMD Hospital at Arlington

EDUCATION:

• Chief Fellow: Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX
• Fellowship, Cardiology: 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: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock/El Paso, TX
• Undergraduate, BS in Biology (cum laude): University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

• American College of Cardiology, Fellow in Training
• Texas Medical Association

Schedule Appointment with Dr. Routh:

• Garland Clinic
• White Rock Clinic

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Interventional Cardiology
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Internal Medicine

HOSPITALS:

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

EDUCATION:

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

HONORS/AWARDS:

• SuperDoctors: 2006-2008, 2010-2025

PUBLICATIONS:

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

Schedule Appointment with Dr. 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 

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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.

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Interventional Cardiology
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Registered in Peripheral Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)
• Internal Medicine

HOSPITALS:

• Texas Health Arlington Memorial

LANGUAGES:

• English
• Telugu
• Hindi

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Advanced Cardiac Cath/Interventional Cardiology: Mount Sinai Hospital, New York 
• Residency:  Mount Sinai Hospital, New York 
• Fellowship, Cardiology: University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 
• Residency:  University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas 
• Internship:  Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Towson, Maryland 
• Internship, Internal Medicine/Emergency Medicine:  National Health System, UK 
• Medical School, MBBS/MD Degree: Andhra Medical College, India 

PUBLICATIONS:

Peer Reviewed Journal Articles/Abstracts

• Bheemarasetti M., Shawar SA, Khalife W, Rangasetty UC, Gilani SA, Fujise K. Influence of Access, Anticoagulant and Bleeding Definition on PPCI outcomes: an US academic center experience. International Journal of Angiology;2015 Mar;24(1):11-8 PMID:25780323

• Bheemarasetti M., Ramineni R, Baranchuk A, Mandalapu T, Mukku VK, Fujise K, Barbagelata A. MANAGEMENT OF ARRHYTHMIAS IN HEART FAILURE. WHAT A PRACTICING PHYSICIAN SHOULD KNOW IN THE CURRENT TIMES. Cardiology Journal... 2012 Dec; 19(6): 567-577. Cited in PubMed; PMID: 23224918.  

• Bheemarasetti, M., Palabindela, V., Marur, S... (2010). MRSA TOXIC SHOCK SYNDROME IN A HEALTH CARE WORKER. Poster presented at: ACP CHAPTER MEETING; Baltimore, MD.  

• W.I. Khalife, W., Gilani, SA. Charif, A., Bheemarasetti, M., Al Emam, AR., Kumar, A... (2013). EFFECTS OF RADIAL ARTERY ANATOMICAL VARIATIONS ON TRANSRADIAL CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION. Poster presented at: International Academy of Cardiology-18th World Congress on Heart Disease; Vancouver, Canada. 

Oral Presentation 

• Bheemarasetti, M., Sudhakar, S., Khalife, W., Gilani, SA... (2013). THE INFLUENCE OF EARLY TRAINING IN TRANS-RADIAL VERSUS TRANS-FEMORAL APPROACH IN DOING SELECTIVE CORONARY ANGIOGRAPHY. Oral Presentation presented at: International Academy of Cardiology-18th World Congress on Heart Disease; Vancouver, Canada. 

Peer Reviewed Online Publication 

• Bheemarasetti, M., Sudhakar, S., Gilani, SA. (2013, July 26). PERI-PROCEDURAL HEMOGLOBIN DROP AND CREATININE CHANGE IN PATIENTS UNDERGOING SINGLE VESSEL PCI, A COMPARISON BETWEEN TRANSRADIAL AND TRANSFEMORAL APPROACHES. http://www.karger.com/Journal/Issue/261109, Publication Status: Published.  

• Bheemarasetti, M., Sudhakar, S., Khalife, W., Gilani, SA. Aljafareh, A, Priya, S.. (2013, July 26). THE ROLE OF PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS IN SELECTIVE DIAGNOSTIC CORONARY ANGIOGRAPHY BY FEMORAL VERSUS RADIAL ACCESS. http://www.karger.com/Journal/Issue/261109, Publication Status: Published. 

• Gilani, SA. Bheemarasetti, M., Selvin, S., Khalife, W.. (2013, July 26). THE POSITIVE INFLUENCE OF EARLY TRAINING IN THE COMFORT LEVEL OF DOING DIAGNOSTIC ANGIOGRAPHY BY RADIAL ACCESS IN COMPARISON TO FEMORAL ACCESS. http://www.karger.com/Journal/Issue/261109, Publication Status: Published.  

Schedule Appointment with Dr. Bellomo:

• Corsicana Clinic
• White Rock Clinic
• Red Oak Clinic

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Internal Medicine

LANGUAGES:

• English
• Spanish

HOSPITALS:

• Methodist Charlton Medical Center
• Vibra Hospital of DeSoto

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Cardiology: UT Southwestern Medical School 
• Fellowship, Cardiology: Albert Einstien College of Medicine 
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  UT Southwestern Medical School
• Internship, Internal Medicine:  UT Southwestern Medical School
• Medical School, MD Degree: New York University School of Medicine 

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

HONORS/AWARDS:

• D Magazine Best Doctors in Collin County: 2026
  
  

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.

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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

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Echocardiography
• Internal Medicine

HOSPITALS:

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

EDUCATION:

• ​Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA​
• Residency, Internal Medicine: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
• Internship, Internal Medicine: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
• Medical School, MD Degree: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
• Undergraduate, BS Biology: Emory University College, Atlanta, GA

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

• American College of Cardiology
• American Society of Echocardiography