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• Cardiovascular Disease
• Internal Medicine

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

• 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

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

• 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

• "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.

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

• 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

• Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY​ 
• Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: ​University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 
• Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: University of Connecticut Health Center, Mansfield, CT​ 
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  University of Connecticut Health Center, Mansfield, CT​ 
• Internship, Internal Medicine:  University of Connecticut Health Center, Mansfield, CT 
• Medical School, MS Science: University of Connecticut, Mansfield, CT
• Medical School, MBBS (MD): Gandhi Medical College, India 

• D Magazine’s 2025 Best Doctors in Collin County: 2025, 2026
• Special/Best Interventional Fellow Award – 2012:  awarded annually by Department of Interventional Cardiology, Mount Sinai Hospital.
• Maxwell O Phelps Scholarship Award – 2007: awarded by the Dept. Of Medicine, Univ. Of Connecticut, for a skilled physician dedicated to excellence in scientifically-based medical care and to meticulous attention to the needs of the patients; a scholarly clinician who exhibits those qualities of character and dedication to the practice of medicine, consistent with the best traditions of the specialty of Internal Medicine.
• First position in statewide (Connecticut) ACP's Medical Jeopardy-2005, 2006 & 2007 & sixth position in the Nationwide ACP's Medical Jeopardy-2005.
• Program Director's letter of Appreciation for recognition of overall performance in the program in PGY1 (2004) & PGY2 (2005).
• Hamilton Eaton Award-2002: awarded by the Dept. Of Nutrition, University of Connecticut, Storrs, for the best prospective PhD candidate.
• Scholarship & Book Grant awarded in the X & IX National Science Talent Search Exam - 1994 and 1995, India.

PUBLICATIONS/AWARDS:

• Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology Journal: Altered lipid catabolism in the vitamin A deficient liver.  Hye Won Kang, Gautam Reddy Bhimidi, Daniel P. Odom, Pierre-Jacques Brun, Maria-Luz Fernandez and Mary M. McGrane. Volume 271, Issues 1-2, 15 June 2007, Pages 18-27
• National Kidney Foundation: Rhabdomyolysis as Complication of Ehrlichiosis in a Renal Transplant Recipient. Roy Jhagroo, Nayan Gowda, Christine Vigneault, Gautam Bhimidi, Mathew Brown, Anne Lally, David Hull, and K. Vinay Ranga. Spring Clinical Meetings Abstracts April 10-14, 2007. Volume 49, Issue 4, Pages B1 - B24
• The FASEB Journal, Experimental Biology 2004, Differential Gene Expression Associated with Vitamin A Deficiency and the Metabolic Outcome of Disrupted Lipid and Carbohydrate Metabolism. Gautam B Reddy, Daniel P. Odom, Kristy L. West, Maria-Luz Fernandez, Mary M. McGrane., Publication Date: 03 / 2004, Volume: 18, No: 4, Pages: A101, #103.3.
• The FASEB Journal, Experimental Biology 2002, Localization of Retinoid Receptors and Nuclear Receptor Co regulators in Adult and Fetal Mouse Liver by Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Saheli Ghoshal, Daniel P. Odom, Gautam Bhimidi, Mary M. McGrane., Publication Date: 03 / 2002, Volume: 16, No. 4, Part I., Pages: A263, #216.8.
• Circulation Journal Supplement 2011, Does angiographic coronary calcification predict future major adverse cardiovascular events independent of other risk factors, including coronary artery disease severity? Theophilus Owan, Heidi T. May, Gautam B. Reddy, Hussein N. Yamani, Shadi Karabesheh, Tami L. Bair, Patty Li, Jeffrey L. Anderson, Donald L. Lappé, Joseph B. Muhlestein. Volume 124, Issue 21 Supplement: November 22, 2011, #A14704

• 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

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

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

• 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

• 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

• D Magazine's Best Doctors in Collin County: 2026
• D Magazine's Best Doctors in Collin County: 2025
• D Magazine's Best Doctors 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

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

• 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

• 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

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

• Texas Health Arlington Memorial

• English
• Telugu
• Hindi

• 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 

• 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. 

• 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. 

• 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.  

• Interventional Cardiology
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Echocardiography
• Certification Board of Cardiovascular Computed
• Tomography
• Registered Physician Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)
• Internal Medicine
• Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC)

Clinic Locations:

• Plano- Baylor Heart Hospital  4708 Alliance Boulevard Suite 500 Plano, TX 75093
• Phone: 972-941-3100 Fax: 844-292-1461

Procedures:

• Complex Coronary Interventions/CTOs
• Aortic Interventions (TAVRS, BAV)
• Mitral Clip Interventions (Mitral Clip, Pascal,TMVR, PBMV)
• Tricuspid Interventions
• Pulmonic Interventions
• Paravalvular Leaks
• Valve in Valve Interventions
• Left Atrial Appendage Closure (Watchman, Amulet)
• Left Atrial Appendage Peri Device Leak ClosurePFO, ASD, VSD
• Atherectomy (Rotational Atherectomy, Laser, CSI)
• Mechanical Circulatory Support (Impella, IABP, ECMO)
• Intra-Coronary Imaging (IVUS, OCT)
• Radial Access, Distal Radial Access, Femoral Access,Large Bore Access
• Right Heart Catheterization
• Cardiac Biopsy
• Pericardiocentesis
• IVC Filter Insertion/Removal
• Peripheral Interventions

• Garland Clinic
• White Rock Clinic

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Internal Medicine
• Interventional Cardiology

• 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

• 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 

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Echocardiography
• Nuclear Cardiology
• Internal Medicine

• English
• Malayalam

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

• 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)

• D Magazine's Best Doctors - 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2025
• D Magazine's Best Doctors in Collin County - 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
• Texas Monthly's Super Doctors - 2019, 2020, 2021

• Las Colinas Clinic
• Mansfield Clinic
• Arlington

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Internal Medicine

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

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

• Texas Super Doctors: (2005-2024)

• American College of Cardiology, Fellow 

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

• Mansfield Clinic
• South Arlington Clinic

• Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
• Cardiovascular Disease

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

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

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

• Bedford Clinic

• Interventional Cardiology
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Nuclear Medicine

• English
• Arabic
• French

• Glen Rose Medical Center
• Medfinity Health HEB
• Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington
• Texas Health HEB

• 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 

• Fellow of the American College of Cardiology

• Garland Clinic
• White Rock Clinic

• Interventional Cardiology
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Internal Medicine

• 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

• 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 

• SuperDoctors: 2006-2008, 2010-2025

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

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

• 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

• 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 

• 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

• Dallas - Downtown, Baylor Clinic
• Corsicana Clinic
  

• Interventional Cardiology
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Internal Medicine

• Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas
• Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
• Baylor University Medical Center

• Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
• Fellowship, Cardiology: Ochsner Medical Foundation, New Orleans, Louisiana 
• Residency, Internal Medicine: Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, New York 
• Internship, Internal Medicine:  Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, New York 
• Internship, Internal Medicine:  American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon 
• Medical School, MD Degree: The Lebanese University faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanon 

• American College of Cardiology, Fellow
• Louisiana State Medical Society
• Mississippi State Medical Association
• Texas Medical Association

• Feghali, Georges A. "New heart tests offer hope in fight against heart disease". dallasnews.com. Nancy Churnin. February 2012.
• Feghali, Georges A. "Recognizing Heart Rhythm Problems". Heart Smart (Cardiac Care). baylorhearthospital.com. October 2011, page 4.

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

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

• Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH (2002-2003)
• Fellowship, Cardiology: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH (1998-2001)
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA (1996-1998)
• Internship, Internal Medicine:  Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA (1995-1996)
• Medical School, MD Degree: Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA (1991-1995)

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Interventional Cardiology

• English

• French

• Medfinity Health Plano

• Medical City Dallas

• Medical City Heart Dallas

• North Park Heart & Vascular Center

• Texas Health Dallas

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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. 

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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• 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.

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

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

• Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Internal Medicine

• 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

• D Magazine's TOP 500 BUSINESS LEADERS - 2016
• D Magazine's Best Doctors in Collin County - 2013, 2018, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
  
• D Magazine's Best Doctors: 2025

• 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 

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Nuclear Cardiology
• Internal Medicine

• 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

• 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

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

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