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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
• 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

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
• Internal Medicine

HOSPITALS:

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

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology:  Emory University, Atlanta, GA (1994-1995)
• Fellowship, Cardiology:  University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX (1991-1994)
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, VA (1988-1990)
• Internship, Internal Medicine:  Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, VA (1987-1988)
• Medical School, MD Degree:  University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX (1983-1987)
• Undergraduate, BA Chemistry:  University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA (1976-1981)

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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

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
• Cardiovascular Disease

HOSPITALS:

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

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology: University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
• Fellowship, Cardiology: University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
• Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Cardiology: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Chief Resident, Internal Medicine:  University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, McKeesport, Pennsylvania
• Residency, Internal Medicine: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, McKeesport, Pennsylvania
• Internship, Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, and Obstetrics and Gynecology: University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria, Africa
• Medical School, MD Degree:  University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Oyo, Nigeria
• National Diploma: Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, Nigeria, Africa, Major: Electrical/Electronic Engineering

HONORS/AWARDS:

• Guardian Angel Award – University Medical Center Foundation (2018) 
• Best Abstract (Fellow) - Department of Medicine, University of Chicago Research Day (2012) 
• Best Research: Fellow-In-Training Research Day, American College of Cardiology (Illinois Chapter) (2012) 
• Clinical Cardiology Minority Travel Grant, American Heart Association (AHA) (2011) 
• Editorial Team Selection: One of the Must-Read Papers in Noninvasive Cardiac Imaging of the Month, ThePreparedMinds.com (2010)

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

• Heart Rhythm Society, 2012 - Present
• Heart Rhythm Society, Fellow, 2017 - Present
• Heart Rhythm Society, Associate, 2012 - 2017
• American College of Cardiology, 2010 - Present
• American College of Cardiology, Fellow, 2017 - Present
• American College of Cardiology, Associate, 2010 - 2017

PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA:

Articles and Case Reports - Peer Reviewed ​

• Orellana-Barrios M, Sotello Aviles DA, Oyenuga O, Nugent KM. Implantable cardiac defibrillator infections: The emerging importance of Mycobacterium fortuitum. BMJ Case Rep., September 2017. PubMed Central ID Number: 28928258.

• Adegunsoye A, Levy M, Oyenuga O. Novel therapeutic strategies for reducing right heart failure associated mortality in fibrotic lung diseases. BioMed Research International 16, 2015.

• Onishi T, Onishi T, Marek JJ, Ahmed M, Haberman SC, Oyenuga O, Adelstein E, Schwartzman D, Saba S, Gorcsan J. Mechanistic features associated with improvement in mitral regurgitation after cardiac resynchronization therapy and their relation to long-term patient outcome. Circ Heart Fail, 6(4): 685-93, July 2013. PubMed Central ID Number: 23733917.

• Saba S, Marek J, Schwartzman D, Jain S, Adelstein E, White P, Oyenuga O, Onishi T, Soman P, Gorcsan J. Echocardiography-guided left ventricular lead placement for cardiac resynchronization therapy: results of the Speckle Tracking Assisted Resynchronization Therapy for Electrode Region trial. Circ Heart Fail, 6(3): 427-34, May 2013. PubMed Central ID Number: 23476053.

• Saba S, Schwartzman D, Jain S, Adelstein E, Marek J, White P, Oyenuga O, Soman P, Gorcsan J. Late breaking clinical trials HRS 2012: A prospective randomized controlled study of Echocardiographic-guided Lead Placement for Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: Results of the STARTER trial. Heart Rhythm Journal, 9(9): 1581-1582, 2012.

• Hara H, Oyenuga O, Tanaka H, Adelstein EC, Onishi T, McNamara DM, Schwartzman D, Saba S, Gorcsan J. The relationship of QRS morphology and mechanical dyssynchrony to long-term outcome following cardiac resynchronization therapy. Eur. Heart J., 33(21): 2680-91, November 2012. PubMed Central ID Number: 22351700.
• Oyenuga O, Onishi T, Gorcsan J. A practical approach to imaging dyssynchrony for cardiac resynchronization therapy. Heart Fail Rev, 16(4): 397-410, June 2011. PubMed Central ID Number: 21152974
• Gorcsan J, Oyenuga O, Habib PJ, Tanaka H, Adelstein EC, Hara H, McNamara DM, Saba S. Relationship of echocardiographic dyssynchrony to long-term survival after Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. Circulation, 122(19): 1910-8, November 2010. PubMed Central ID Number: 20975000.

• Tanaka H, Nesser H-J, Buck T, Oyenuga O, Jánosi RA, Winter S, Saba S, Gorcsan J. Dyssynchrony by speckle-tracking echocardiography and response to Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy: Results of the Speckle Tracking and Resynchronization (STAR) study. Eur. Heart J., 31(14): 1690-700, July 2010. PubMed Central ID Number: 20530502.

• Oyenuga O, Hara H, Tanaka H, Kim H-N, Adelstein EC, Saba S, Gorcsan J. Usefulness of echocardiographic dyssynchrony in patients with borderline QRS duration to assist with selection for Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. JACC Cardiovasc Imaging, 3(2): 132-40, February 2010. PubMed Central ID Number: 20159638

• Odelola A, Oyenuga O, Ibrahim O, Onasanya O. Gestational trophoblastic disease. Dokita, 28(Reproductive Health Edition 2001): 47-51, 2001.

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Abstracts - Peer Reviewed

• Beaser AD, Cunnane RT, Ewulonu N, Moss JD, Burke MC, Vatterott PJ, Upadhyay GA, Broman MT, Oyenuga O, Green JJ, Ringwala S, Nayak HM. Degree of ICD lead adherence as assessed by intravascular ultrasound predicts difficulty of extraction. Heart Rhythm Journal, 12(5): AB08-05, May 2015.

• Sparano DM, Ericson K, Cunnane R, Oyenuga O, Sheth H, Burke M, Moss J, Nayak H. Early re-implantation after infected cardiac implantable electronic device extraction is safe and reduces length of stay. Hearth Rhythm Journal, (11): PO03-49, 2014.

• Oyenuga O, Shin JH, Cunnane R, Sparano DM, Sheth H, Nayak HN, Burke M, Moss JD. Prognostic implicaton of tricuspid regurgitation after cardiac resynchronization therapy in preventing progression of heart failure. Hearth Rhythm Journal, (11): PO04-181, 2014.

• Cunnane R, Das A, Moss JD, Nayak HM, Oyenuga O, Sheth H, Sparano DM, Burke M. Single chest X-ray versus multi-angled fluoroscopy in identifying structural abnormalities in riata leads. Heart Rhythm Journal, (11): PO06-27, 2014.

• Marek J, Saba S, Schwartzman D, Jain S, Adelstein EC, Oyenuga O, Onishi T, Gorcsan J. Echo-Guided Lead Placement benefits patients with QRS durations < 150 ms: Results from STARTER randomized controlled trial. Circulation, (126): A11933, 2012.

• Oyenuga O, Onishi T, Onishi T, Haberman SC, Adelstein EC, Saba S, Gorcsan J. Acute reduction in mechanical dyssynchrony by speckle tracking strain after Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy is associated with long term outcome. Circulation, (124): A11337, 2011.

• Hara H, Oyenuga O, Adelstein EC, Schwartzman D, Saba S, Gorcsan J. Electrical reverse remodeling associated with improvements in mechanical dyssynchrony and ventricular function after Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. Circulation, (124): A11865, 2011.

• Onishi T, Saha SK, Ludwig D, Onishi T, Oyenuga O, Schelbert EB, Schwartzman D, Gorcsan J. Global circumferential strain from routine cardiac magnetic resonance image analysis using a novel off-line approach: Comparison with echocardiographic strain and left ventricular ejection fraction. Circulation, (124): A11953, 2011.

• Hara H, Oyenuga O, Tanaka H, Adelstein EC, McNamara D, Schwartzman D, Saba S, Gorcsan J. Impact of mechanical dyssynchrony on long term outcome in patients with non left bundle branch block after Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. Circulation, (124): A11834, 2011.

• Onishi T, Onishi T, Oyenuga O, Haberman SC, Saba S, Gorcsan J. Mitral regurgitation with mechanical dyssynchrony as a substrate associated with long-term survival after Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. Circulation, (124): A9973, 2011.

• Onishi T, Oyenuga O, Haberman SC, Onishi T, Adelstein EC, Saba S, Gorcsan J. The WISE Score: A new index for predicting outcome after Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy using simple clinical data. Circulation, (124): A11338, 2011.

• Onishi T, Haberman SC, Oyenuga O, Onishi T, Tanaka T, Simon M, Champion H, Gorcsan J. Three dimensional speckle tracking strain evaluation of right ventricular mechanics in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension. Circulation, (124): A11360, 2011.

• Oyenuga O, Onishi T, Onishi T, Haberman SC, Saba S, Gorcsan J. Association of radial dyssynchrony assessed by six-segment standard deviation and long term outcome following Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. J Am Soc of Echocardiolography, (24): B37, May 2011.

• Onishi T, Oyenuga O, Haberman SC, Onishi T, Adelstein EC, McNamara DM, Gorcsan J. Associations of gender and degree of ventricular dilatation of long term survival after Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. J Am Soc Echocardiolography, (24): B38, May 2011.

• Haberman SC, Oyenuga O, Adelstein EC, Johnson L, Kim HN, Shroff S, Gorcsan J. The usefulness of a novel automated echocardiographic image analysis program to quantify dyssynchrony and predict long term survival after Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. J Am Soc of Echocardiolography, (24): B37, May 2011.

• Onishi T, Onishi T, Oyenuga O, Haberman SC, McNamara D, Gorcsan III J. Acute reduction in mitral regurgitation after Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy is associated with favorable long term outcome. J Am College of Cardiology, (57): E350, April 2011.

• Onishi T, Onishi T, Oyenuga O, Haberman SC, Saba S, Gorcsan III J. Acute reduction in post-systolic shortening velocity is associated with response to Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. J Am College of Cardiology, (57): E866, April 2011.

• Hara H, Oyenuga O, Haberman SC, Adelstein EC, Saba S, Gorcsan III J. Impact of baseline QRS morphology combined with mechanical dyssynchrony on long-term survival after Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. J Am College of Cardiology, (57): E99, April 2011.

• Onishi T, Habib P, Oyenuga O, Haberman SC, Onishi T, Adelstein E, Saba S, Gorcsan J. Impact of left ventricular volumes on survival following Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in patients with and without ischemic disease. J Am College of Cardiology, (57): E344, April 2011.

• Onishi T, Onishi T, Oyenuga O, Haberman SC, Saba S, Gorcsan J. Predictors of improvement in mitral regurgitation in heart failure patients following Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. J Am Society of Echocardiolography, (24): B39, April 2011.

• Oyenuga O, Haberman SC, Onishi T, Onishi T, Adelstein W, Saba S, Gorcsan III J. Which echocardiographic marker of left ventricular response predicts long term survival after resynchronization therapy? J Am College of Cardiology, (57): E102, April 2011.

• Oyenuga O, Habib PJ, Bachman T, Severyn D, Simon M, McNamara DM, Kormos R, Gorcsan J. Global circumferential strain predicts left ventricular recovery in heart failure patients on mechanical circulatory support. Circulation, (122): 15965, 2010.

• Haberman SC, Habib PJ, Oyenuga O, Tanaka H, Adelstein E, Gorcsan J. Echocardiographic dyssynchrony by tissue doppler, speckle tracking and routine pulsed doppler are additive to predict survival following Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. Circulation, (122): A12662, November 2010.

• Oyenuga O, Habib HJ, Haberman SC, Tanaka H, Adelstein E, Saba S, Gorcsan J. Echocardiographic yu index along with degree of QRS widening predicts survival following Cardiac Resynchronization. Circulation, (122): A13016, November 2010.

• Habib PJ, Oyenuga O, Haberman SC, Tanaka H, Adelstein E, Gorcsan J. QRS duration and radial dyssynchrony are associated with survival in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy undergoing Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. Circulation, (122): A12345, November 2010.

• Habib PJ, Oyenuga O, Haberman SC, Tanaka H, Adelstein E, Onishi T, Gorcsan J. The degree of baseline radial dyssynchrony predicts long-term survival following Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. Circulation, (122): A12369, November 2010.

• Tanaka H, Oyenuga O, Habib P, Saba S, Gorcsan J. Association of short-term improvement in left ventricular torsion by Echocardiographic Speckle-Tracking with long-term outcome after Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. J Am Soc of Echocardiolography, (23): B15, May 2010.

• Habib PJ, Oyenuga O, Tanaka H, Haberman SC, Adelstein E, Gorcsan J. Novel transverse speckle tracking dyssynchrony predicts response to Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. J Am Society of Echocardiolography, (23): B16, May 2010.

• Oyenuga O, Habib P, Tanaka H, Adelstein E, Gorcsan J. Speckle tracking echocardiographic radial strain predicts survival in patients with narrower QRS duration following Cardiac Resynchronization. J Am Soc of Echocardiolography, (23): B15, May 2010.

• Tanaka H, Oyenuga O, Habib P, Saba S, Gorcsan J. Three-dimensional speckletracking radial strain predicts ejection fraction response to Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. J Am Society of Echocardiolography, (23): B17, May 2010.

• Tanaka H, Oyenuga O, Habib P, Haberman SC, Saba S, Gorcsan J. Clinical and echocardiographic characteristics of heart failure patients with wide QRS but without mechanical dyssynchrony and their response to Resynchronization Therapy. J Am College of Cardiology, (55): A95.E897, March 2010.

• Habib P, Oyenuga O, Tanaka H, Haberman SC, Adelstein EC, Gorcsan J. Echocardiographic dyssynchrony predicts survival following Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. J Am College of Cardiology, (55): A84.E793, March 2010.  

• Haberman SC, Adelstein EC, Tanaka H, Oyenuga O, Habib P, Gorcsan J. Gender similarities in survival following Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy despite differences in patient characteristics. J Am College of Cardiology, (55): A4.E35, March 2010.

• Tanaka H, Oyenuga O, Habib P, Adelstein EC, Gorcsan J. Multiplane speckle tracking imaging to quantify dyssynchrony and predict long-term outcome after Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. J Am College of Cardiology, (55): A66.E621, March 2010.

• Oyenuga O, Habib P, Tanaka H, Haberman SC, Adelstein EC, Saba S, Gorcsan J. Survival benefit from Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in patients with borderline QRS duration. J Am College of Cardiology, (55): A3.E26, March 2010.

• Tanaka H, Oyenuga O, Habib P, Saba S, Gorcsan J. Three-dimensional radial, circumferential and longitudinal speckle-tracking strain to quantify dyssynchrony. J Am College of Cardiology, (55): A78.E735, March 2010.

• Hara H, Tanaka H, Oyenuga O, Kim HN, Schwartzman D, Saba S, Gorcsan J. Differences in dyssynchrony and ejection fraction response to Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in patients with and without left bundle branch block. J Am Society of Echocardiolography, (22): 577, May 2009.

• Hara H, Tanaka H, Oyenuga O, Kim HN, Schwartzman D, Saba S, Gorcsan J. Speckle tracking anteroseptal strain patterns predict response after Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. J Am Society of Echocardiolography, (22): 581, May 2009.

• Hideyuki H, Hidekazu T, Oyenuga O, Han-Na K, Schwartzman D, Gorcsan J. Comparison of dyssynchrony and response to Resynchronization Therapy in patients with intrinsic left bundle branch block to those with chronic right ventricular pacing. J Am College of Cardiology, (53): A135, March 2009.

• Hideyuki H, Hidekazu T, Oyenuga O, Han-Na K, Schwartzman D, Gorcsan J. Improvements in repolarization following Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy are associated with ejection fraction response and improvements in mechanical dyssynchrony. J Am College of Cardiology, (53): A126, March 2009.

• Hideyuki H, Oyenuga O, Hidekazu T, Han-Na K, Saba S, Gorcsan J. Additive value of interventricular mechanical delay to intraventricular dyssynchrony for predicting response to Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. Circulation, (118): S_870, October 2008.

• Han-Na K, Hideyuki H, Hidekazu T, Oyenuga O, Schwartzman D, Gorcsan J. Comparison of dyssynchrony in heart failure patients with narrow QRS to those with wide QRS: Implications for Resynchronization Therapy. Circulation, (118): S_869-S_870, October 2008.

• Hidekazu H, Hideyuki H, Oyenuga O, Han-Na K, Schwartzman D, Gorcsan J. Degree of left ventricular dyssynchrony in heart failure patients is related to QRS width. Circulation, (118): S_780, October 2008.

• Oyenuga O, Hideyuki H, Hidekazu T, Han-Na K, Saba S, Gorcsan J. Usefulness of echochardiographic measures of dyssynchrony in patients with borderline QRS duration for selection for Resynchronization Therapy. Circulation, (118): S_870, October 2008.

• Onishi T, Onishi T, Oyenuga O, Haberman SC, Saba S, Gorcsan J. Relationship of post-systolic shortening to long-term survival after Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy. Circulation, 2011. (In Press) 

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Presentations/Exhibits/Productions

• Oyenuga O. Electrical problems with the pump. Adavances in Heart Failure Management, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 2018. (Peer Reviewed) Oyenuga O. Case Presentation National Meeting, American College of Cardiology (ACC), 2017.

• Oyenuga O. Comparison of Simple Pulsed Doppler Measures of Global Dyssynchony to Predict Ejection Fraction Response to Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy., University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, McKeesport, Pennsylvania, May 2008. 

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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

HONORS/AWARDS:

• D Magazine Best Doctors: 2020-2022
• D Magazine Best Doctors in Collin County: 2020-2023
• Texas Monthly's Super Doctors (Rising Stars): 2020-2022
• 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. 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. 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: 2017-2022
• Texas Monthly's Super Doctors: 2019-2022
• 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.

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, 2010-2022

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. Thamwiwat:

• Bedford Clinic
• Huguley Clinic
• Southlake Clinic

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

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

HOSPITALS:

• Glen Rose Medical Center
• Medfinity Health HEB
• Texas Health HEB
• Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
• Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 
• Medical School, MD Degree: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, Lubbock, Texas
• Undergraduate: The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
• American College of Cardiology
• American Medical Association

HONORS/AWARDS:

• Ambulatory Care Achievement Award, Baylor College of Medicine (June 2014)
• Outstanding Student Award, Department of Internal Medicine, Texas Tech School of Medicine (2011)
• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (2010-present)
• University Scholar Award (2005-2006, 2006-2007)
• Honoree for College of Science Academic Excellence Reception (2003)
• The National Dean's List (2002-2007)

PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA:

• Thamwiwat, A, Sudhakar D, Paniagua D, and Denktas AE. Suspected coronary fat embolism after liposuction. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2018;1-4.

• Thamwiwat A, Levine GN. Chapter 14: Chest pains and Angina. Cardiology Secrets, 5th Edition. Ed. Glenn N. Levine. Philadelphia: Elsevier, 2018.125-134. Print.

• Thamwiwat A, Mejia R, Nutman TB, Bates JT. (2014). Strongyloidiasis as a cause of chronic diarrhea, identified using next-generation Strongyloides stercoralis-specific immunoassays. Curr Trop Med Rep. 2014; 1:145-147.

• Hira RS, Thamwiwat A, Kar B. Tandem. Heart placement for cardiogenic shock in acute severe mitral regurgitation and right ventricular failure. Catheter Cardiovascular Interv. 2014;82(2):319-322.

Schedule Appointment with Dr. Alasaad here

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

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

HOSPITALS:

• Medical City North Hills

EDUCATION:

• Chief Fellow, Interventional Cardiology: Ascension Saint John Hospital, Detroit, MI 
• Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: Ascension Saint John Hospital, Detroit, MI 
• Chief Fellow, General Cardiology: Ascension Saint John Hospital, Detroit, MI 
• Fellowship, General Cardiology: Ascension Saint John Hospital, Detroit, MI 
• Chief Resident, Internal Medicine:  Case Western Reserve University/St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, OH 
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  Case Western Reserve University/St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, OH 
• Residency, Internal Medicine: Damascus University Hospitals/Al-Assad and Al-Mouasat Hospitals, Syria 
• Medical School, MD Degree:  Al-Ba´ath University, Faculty of Medicine, Homs, Syria 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

• Fellow, Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI)
• Fellow, American college of Cardiology (FACC)

PUBLICATIONS:

• Alasaad et al.. "Association of Race with Long-term Outcomes in Patients undergoing Popliteal and Infrapopliteal Percutaneous Peripheral Arterial Intervention." Cardiovasc Revasc Med. 2018 Oct 11. pii: S1553-8389(18)30454-8. doi: 10.1016/j.carrev.2018.10.014. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30401590

• "Cardiogenic Shock Complicating Acute Myocardial Infarction Treated With Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Supported by Impella: Implications of Advanced Age and Refractory Shock on Outcomes" Crit Care Explor. 2021 Jun 11;3(6):e0447. doi: 10.1097/CCE.0000000000000447. eCollection 2021 Jun. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34136823/

Poster Presentations:

• Alasaad Mohammad MD, Gordin Justin L. MD, Nagarajan Vijay MD and Tang W. H. Wilson MD.  "Correlates of Spirometry to Invasively Measured Pulmonary Arterial Hemodynamics in Advanced Chronic Heart Failure". Poster presented at: 9th Annual Scientific meeting of the Heart Failure Society of America (September 26-29, National Harbor, MD).; National Harbor, MD. (2015).

• Mohammad Alasaad MD, Anwar Zaitoun MD, Hussein Othman MD, Suzan Szpunar PhD ,
  Howard S. Rosman MD , Rajendra H. Mehta MD MS , Hiroshi Yamasaki MD.  "Association of Race with Long-term Outcomes in Patients undergoing Popliteal and Infra-popliteal Percutaneous Peripheral Arterial Interventions" Poster presented at: AHA American Heart Association (November 13th, Anaheim, CA). (2017).

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Internal Medicine

HOSPITALS:

• Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas
• Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano
• Baylor University Medical Center
• Medfinity Health Plano
• Medical City Dallas
• Medical City Frisco
• Medical City Heart Hospital
• Medical City Plano
• Methodist Richardson Medical Center
• North Park Heart & Vascular Center
• Texas Health | Allen
• Texas Health | Plano

HONORS/AWARDS:

• D Magazine's TOP 500 BUSINESS LEADERS - 2016
• D Magazine's Best Doctors in Collin County - 2013, 2018, 2021

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Cardiac Electrophysiology: Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX 
• Fellowship, Cardiology: UT Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  UT Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX 
• Internship, Internal Medicine:  UT Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX 
• Medical School, MD Degree: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA