Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
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Suchitra Kaminen, MD, provides exceptional, cutting-edge care to a diverse group of patients at her North Dallas Primary Care Doctors office in Frisco, Texas. Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in both internal medicine and hospice and palliative medicine, she combines her expertise and extensive experience to help patients achieve their healthiest, most fulfilling lives.
Dr. Kamineni earned her medical degree from Kakatiya Medical College in Warangal, India. She then completed an internal medicine residency at Sinai-Grace Hospital—Detroit Medical Center in Michigan. She further specialized by completing a fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.
Dr. Kamineni utilizes her comprehensive training to deliver personalized care to each patient in her community. Her wide range of health services includes osteoporosis screenings, EKGs, Pap smears, preventive cancer screenings, and treatment for both common and complex conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, thyroid disorders, and asthma. Additionally, she offers annual wellness exams.
She is an active member of the American College of Physicians and the Indian Medical Association. Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in both internal medicine and hospice and palliative medicine, she combines her expertise and extensive experience to help patients achieve their healthiest, most fulfilling lives.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Kaminen and the team at North Dallas Primary Care Doctors, call the office or request an appointment online today.
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Our mission here at the Natural Balance Clinic is to introduce the most natural nutrition and supplements to balance the body without using medication. We believe that medication, for the most part, is not the answer for common illnesses. We believe that most diseases and illnesses happen because of the lack of healing nutrients in common food choices. We believe that medications are temporary relief of more in depth medical problems that need serious nutritional attention. We believe that healing should start from inside the body and unless we begin from inside the body, we never can treat outside symptoms because outside body pain and symptoms arise from serious internal imbalance which arise from toxins that we constantly abuse our body with, calling them "food".
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Dr. Aghdam spent time educating and explaining during my hour plus initial visit.
If you want a comprehensive approach make an appointment now.”
Dr. Lida Aghdam, MD
Internist
4819 State Highway 121, Unit 14
The Colony, TX 75056
Dr. Gurrapu is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Board Certified in Obesity Medicine with 15+ years of experience proudly serving the state of Texas. Dr. Gurrapu has been working as a hospitalist at major hospitals in the DFW metroplex – Presbyterian Plano, Medical Center of McKinney, Baylor Carrollton, and Harris Methodist in Fort Worth. Dr. Gurrapu is a patient-centric physician who works diligently to provide the best comprehensive care to her patients. Dr. Gurrapu won several awards for the quality of patient care including the “most courteous Physician” award at Baylor Carrollton.
For her consistently outstanding services, Dr. Gurrapu was selected for the prestigious “Physicians Lead” program by Texas Health Resources (THR). Dr. Gurrapu has served on multiple committees in Baylor Carrollton and Texas Health Resources hospitals. She has served on the medical board in Presbyterian Hospital, Plano, and is actively serving on the credentialing committee for Texas Health Resources ensuring high-quality standards for new physicians towards better patient care.
Dr. Yamuna Gurrapu is dedicated to providing comprehensive and preventative medical care to her patients, including diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses, managing complex medical conditions, and providing custom medical weight loss management to her patients.
Dr. Gurrapu is the proud owner of North Texas Med360 along with her primary care clinic– North Texas Medical Clinic located in Frisco, Texas.
Amir Masoud, OD, is a dedicated optometrist with a strong educational foundation, having completed his Doctor of Optometry at the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) in Boston. He currently works at Neuro-Vision Associates of North Texas, a part of the DeyeNAMICS Alliance, in Plano, Texas.
Dr. Masoud holds a Bachelor of Science in biology from the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) in Newark and Rutgers University in New Brunswick. During his optometry school years, he received the prestigious Leadership Award for four consecutive years, showcasing his commitment to excellence and leadership in the field.
Born in Alexandria, Egypt, and raised in Bayonne, New Jersey, Dr. Masoud's journey into optometry was deeply influenced by personal experiences with vision challenges in his family, particularly his mother's struggles with ocular albinism. Witnessing these challenges ignited his passion for healthcare and a desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others facing similar difficulties.
Now completing his residency, Dr. Masoud specializes in neuro-optometry, vision therapy, and pediatrics. He brings a compassionate approach to patient care and is actively affiliated with respected organizations, including the American Optometry Association and the Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Association.
In his free time, Dr. Masoud enjoys exploring new culinary experiences, watching sports, and participating in outdoor activities like hiking, soccer, and spike ball.
Registered Physician of Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)
Nuclear Cardiology
Echocardiography
Internal Medicine
ECFMG Certification
LANGUAGES:
English
Hindi
Telugu
HOSPITALS:
Medical City McKinney
EDUCATION:
Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI
Residency, Internal Medicine: Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI
Medical School, MBBS Degree: Sri Venkat Sai Medical College, Mahaboobnagar, Telangana, India
Undergraduate, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery: Sri Venkat Sai Medical College, Mahaboobnagar, Telangana, India
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
American College of Cardiology (ACC)
American Society of Nuclear Medicine (ASNC)
American Society of Echocardiography (ASE)
American College of Physicians (ACP)
Society of Cardiovascular CT (SCCT)
PUBLICATIONS:
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles/ Published Abstracts
Drug Eluting Stents vs. Bare Metal Stents in Octogenarians. [J Am Coll Cardio 2009 53: A1-99]. Authors: Nitin Mahajan, Ashok Kondur, Rajeev Sudhakar, Vikas Veeranna, Ashutosh Niraj, Luis Afonso, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI.
Predictors of Cardiovascular Events Following Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Role of Non HDL Cholesterol in Risk Stratification in Octogenarians. Poster presentation at SCAI 2009. Authors: Nitin Mahajan, Ashok Kondur, Rajeev Sudhakar, Samrat Bhat, Luis Afonso, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI.
Echocardiography in CAD: Extending Stress Echo Applications Exercise Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) Imaging or Exercise Echocardiography? A Meta-Analysis of Exercise Testing for Diagnosis of High-Risk Coronary Artery Disease. Oral presentation at AHA scientific sessions-Orlando 2010. Authors: Nitin Mahajan, Rajeev Sudhakar, Brian Ference, Joel Ager, Yun Wang, Williams KA, Luis Afonso, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI.
Prognostic Utility of Lipid Parameters in Prediction of New Onset Microalbuminuria in Hypertensive Patients. Poster presented at NLA Scientific sessions in 3/2010. Authors: Palaniappan Manickam, Praveen Guntipalli, Ankit Rathod, Pawan Hari, Rajeev Sudhakar, Vikas Veeranna, Sony Jacob, Luis Afonso, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI.
Derivation and external validation of a simple clinical prediction model for Peripheral Arterial Disease in asymptomatic patients. American College of Cardiology 59th Annual Scientific Session in Atlanta. Authors: Ankit Rathod, Apurva Badheka, Aditya Bharadwaj, Palaniappan Manickam, Rajeev Sudhakar, Tamam Mohamad, Sony Jacob, Luis Afonso, Wayne State Univ, Detroit, MI
Role of Novel Biomarkers in Prediction of New Onset Microalbuminuria and its Impact on Cardiovascular Outcomes in Hypertensive Patients. American College of Cardiology 59th Annual Scientific Session in Atlanta. Authors: Palaniappan Manickam, Ankit Rathod, Rajeev Sudhakar, Pawan Hari, Vikas Veeranna, Apurva Badheka, Sony Jacob, Luis Afonso, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI.
Gender and Ethnic Differences in Cardiovascular Events and Mortality in Patients with Depressive Symptoms. American College of Cardiology 59th Annual Scientific Session in Atlanta. Authors: Pawan Hari, Vikas Veeranna, Rajeev Sudhakar, Palaniappan Manickam, Ashutosh Niraj, Ramanjit Kaur, Sony Jacob, Luis Afonso.
Does the Presence of Microalbuminuria Portend a Worse Outcome in Non-Diabetic Patients with Metabolic Syndrome? American College of Cardiology 59th Annual Scientific Session in Atlanta. Authors: Pawan Hari, Vikas Veeranna, Rajeev Sudhakar, Palaniappan Manickam, Ramanjit Kaur, Jyotiranjan Pradhan, Sony Jacob, Luis Afonso.
Microalbuminuria in non-diabetic patients with metabolic syndrome is a strong predictor of subclinical atherosclerosis: A Multi-Ethnic Perspective. American College of Cardiology 59th Annual Scientific Session in Atlanta. Authors: Pawan Hari, Vikas Veeranna, Palaniappan Manickam, Rajeev Sudhakar, Jyotiranjan Pradhan, Ashutosh Niraj, Sony Jacob, Luis Afonso.
Microalbuminuria in non-diabetic patients with metabolic syndrome is strongly associated with systemic inflammation. American College of Cardiology 59th Annual Scientific Session in Atlanta. Authors: Pawan Hari, Vikas Veeranna, Palaniappan Manickam, Rajeev Sudhakar, Mengistu Simegn, Sandeep Zalawadiya, Sony Jacob, Luis Afonso.
Small Artery Elasticity as a predictor of adverse cardiovascular outcomes in a nationally representative cohort. Publication status± submitted in American College Cardiology 60th scientific sessions in New Orleans, 2011. Authors: Rajeev Sudhakar, Ankit Rathod, Aditya Bharadwaj, Apurva Badheka, Vikas Veeranna, Sony Jacob, Luis Afonso, Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI.
Cocaine Use and All Cause Mortality: Insights from NHANES III. Publication status± submitted in American College Cardiology 60th scientific sessions in New Orleans, 201. Authors: Aditya S. Bharadwaj, Apurva O. Badheka, Ankit Rathod, Rajeev Sudhakar, Vikas Veeranna, Sony Jacob, Luis Afonso, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI.
Insurance Status is an Independent Predictor of All Cause and Cardiovascular Mortality: Insights from NHANES III. Publication status± submitted in American College Cardiology 60th scientific sessions in New Orleans, 2011. Authors: Apurva Badheka, Aditya S. Bharadwaj, Ankit Rathod, Rajeev Sudhakar, Vikas Veeranna, Sony Jacob, Luis Afonso, University of Miami, Miami, FL, Wayne State University/ Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI.
Correlation of Anthropometric Measures of Obesity in middle aged adults with Risk Stratification Groups Based on Short-term and Lifetime Risk for Cardiovascular Events. Publication status± submitted in American College Cardiology 60th scientific sessions in New Orleans, 2011. Authors: Aditya S. Bharadwaj, Ankit Rathod, Apurva Badheka, Rajeev Sudhakar, Vikas Veeranna, Hardik Doshi, Sony Jacob, Luis Afonso, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI.
Outcomes after Heart-Lung Transplantation in Patients with Severe Pulmonary Infections prior to Heart-Lung Transplantation. Publication status ± Abstract Accepted in Society of Health care and epidemiology-2011 scientific sessions. Authors: Palaniappan Manickam, Rajeev Sudhakar, Rajesh Krishnamoorthi, Teena Chopra, Dror S, Keith Kaye, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI.
Spectrum of illnesses and outcomes of Hypothermia in patients admitted in Intensive care unit. Publication status± accepted in American Thoracic Society scientific sessions in Denver, 2011. Authors: Rajeev Sudhakar, Charles Jaiyeoba, Anupama Tiwari, Ayman Soubani, Wayne State University/ Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI Am J Respir Crit Care Med 183;2011:A4713
Impact of Hepatitis C virus seropositivity in Lung transplantation. Publication status± accepted in American Thoracic Society scientific sessions in Denver,2011. Authors: Palaniappan Manickam, Rajesh Krishnamoorthi, Rajeev Sudhakar, Ankit Rathod, A Muthuswamy, Teena Chopra, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI.
Insulin resistance is Associated with Cardiovascular Events in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis ± accepted in ATVB scientific sessions in Chicago,2011 Authors: Rajeev Sudhakar, Kashish Goel, Palaniappan Manickam, Vikas Veeranna, Luis Afonso, Wayne State Univ, Detroit, MI
Lack of association between H.pylori seropositivity and the progression of atherosclerosis in healthy adults ± accepted in National Lipid Association scientific sessions in New York, May 2011 Authors: Palaniappan Manickam, Rajeev Sudhakar, Praveen Guntipalli, Rajesh Krishnamoorthi, Ankit Rathod, Luis Afonso Wayne State Univ, Detroit, MI
Favorable Effect of Helicobacter Pylori on Serum Lipid Profile ± accepted in National Lipid Association scientific sessions in New York, May 2011Authors: Palaniappan Manickam, Rajeev Sudhakar, Praveen Guntipalli, Arun Muthuswamy, Rajesh Krishnamoorthi, Ankit Rathod, Luis Afonso Wayne State Univ, Detroit, MI
Effect of Body Mass Index on outcomes in Pediatric heart transplant recipients± Accepted in 6th Congress of International Pediatric Transplant Association for Oral presentation and accepted for Distinguished trainee award. Rajeev Sudhakar, Kashish Goel, Adeeba Khan, Palaniappan Manickam, Pawan Hari, Luis Afonso, Wayne State University/ Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI
Cardiovascular Preventive Care In Patients Using Psychotropes: Impact On Primary Care ± Accepted in Epidemiology and Prevention/Nutrition, Physical Activity and Metabolism(EPI/NPAM) 2012 Scientific Sessions (Abstract # 628) Rajeev Sudhakar, Arun Muthusamy, Diane Levine, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI, USA
Ramanath VS, Thompson CA. STEMI: Adjunctive Therapies for Primary PCI In: The SCAI Interventional Cardiology Board Review. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. 2013.
Ramanath VS, Thompson CA. STEMI: Reperfusion (Primary PCI vs Thrombolysis) In: The SCAI Interventional Cardiology Board Review. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins. 2013.
Ramanath VS, Thompson CA. Guidewires and Balloons - the Primer In: Textbook of Cardiovascular Intervention. Springer. 2013.
Ramanath VS, Eagle KA. Guideline adherence and outcomes in coronary heart disease and heart failure In: UpToDate, Rose, BD (Ed), UpToDate, Waltham, MA, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012.
Ramanath VS, Oh JK, Sundt III TM, Eagle KA. Acute aortic syndromes and thoracic aortic aneurysm In: Cardiovascular Diseases: Diagnosis and Management, Gerber TC, Asirvatham SJ, Lavie CJ, Oh JK (Ed), Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, Rochester, MN, 2010.
Scientific Publications:
Ramanath VS, Thompson CA. Coronary chronic total occlusion recanalization - current techniques and approaches. Interventional Cardiology Review. 2013;8(1):41-5.
Zlotnick DM, Ramanath VS, Brown JR, Kaplan AV. Classification and treatment of coronary artery bifurcation lesions: putting the Medina classification to the test. Cardiovasc Revasc Med2012 Jun 13 (Epub).
Ramanath VS, Szot CR, Andrus BW, Kaplan AV, Robb JF. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy following administration of midodrine. Tex Heart Inst J. 2012;39(1):158-159.
Robert AM, Brown JR, Sidhu MS, Ramanath VS, DeVries JT, Jayne JE, Hettleman BD, Friedman BJ, Niles NW II, Kaplan AV, Malenka DJ, Robb JF, Thompson CA. The evaluation of creatinine clearance, estimated glomerular filtration rate, and serum creatinine in predicting contrast-induced acute kidney injury among patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. Cardiovasc Revasc Med. 2012;109(1):122-7.
Suzuki R, Isselbacher EM, Nienaber CA, Pyeritz RE, Eagle KA, Tsai TT, Cooper JV, Januzzi JL, Braverman AC, Montgomery DG, Fattori R, Pape L, Harris KM, Booher A, Oh JK, Peterson M, Ramanath VS, Froehlich JB. Type-selective benefits of medications in treatment of acute aortic dissection (from the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection [IRAD]). Am J Cardiol. 2012;109(1):122-7.
Ramanath VS, Eagle KA, Nienaber CA, Isselbacher EM, Froehlich JB, Cooper JV, Gu X, Evangelista A, Meinhardt G, Beckman J, Myrmel T, Pape L, Pyeritz RE, Hirsch AT, Bossone E. The role of preoperative coronary angiography in the setting of type A acute aortic dissection: Insights from the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection. Am Heart J. 2011;161(4):790-796.e1.
Booher AM, Isselbacher EM, Nienaber CA, Froehlich JB, Trimarchi S, Cooper JV, Demertzis S, Ramanath VS, Januzzi JL, Harris KM, O'Gara PT, Sundt III TM, Pyeritz RE, Eagle KA. Ascending thoracic aorta dimension and outcomes in acute type B dissection (from the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection [IRAD]). Am J Cardiol. 2011;107(2):315-320.
Ramanath VS, Brown JR, Malenka DJ, DeVries JT, Sidhu MS, Robb JF, Jayne JE, Hettleman BD, Friedman BJ, Niles NW II, Kaplan AV, Thompson CA. Outcomes of diabetics receiving bare-metal stents versus drug-eluting stents. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2010;76(4):473-81.
Olomu AB, Grzybowski M, Ramanath VS, Rogers AM, Motyka-Vautaw B, Chen B, Roychoudhury C, Jackson EA, Eagle KA. Evidence of disparity in the application of quality improvement efforts for the treatment of acute myocardial infarction: the American College of Cardiology's Guidelines Applied in Practice initiative in Michigan. Am Heart J. 2010 Mar;159(3):377-384.
Ramanath VS, Armstrong DF, Grzybowski M, Rahnama-Mohagdam S, Tamhane UU, Gordon K, Froehlich JB, Eagle KA, Jackson EA. Discharge medication use and outcomes in acute coronary syndrome patients with non-obstructive coronary artery disease. Clin Cardiol. 2010 Jan;33(1):36-41.
Ramanath VS, Oh JK, Sundt III TM, Eagle KA. Acute aortic syndromes and thoracic aortic aneurysm. Mayo Clinic Proc. 2009 May;84(5):465-481.
Motivala AA, Tamhane U, Ramanath VS, Saab F, Montgomery DG, Fang J, Kline-Rogers E, May N, Ng G, Froehlich J, Gurm H, Eagle KA. A prior myocardial infarction: how does it affect management and outcomes in recurrent acute coronary syndromes? Clin Cardiol. 2008 Dec;31(12):590-596.
Rogers AM, Ramanath VS, Grzybowski M, Riba AL, Jani SM, Metha R, De Franco AC, Parrish R, Skorcz S, Baker PL, Faul J, Chen B, Roychoudhury C, Elma MAC, Mitchell KR, Froehlich JB, Montoye C, Eagle KA. The association between guideline-based treatment instructions at the point of discharge and lower 1-year mortality in Medicare patients after acute myocardial infarction: The American College of Cardiology's Guidelines Applied in Practice (GAP) initiative in Michigan. Am Heart J. 2007 Sept;154(3): 461-469.
Ramanath VS, Eagle KA. Evidence-based medical therapy of patients with acute coronary syndromes. Am J Cardiovasc Drugs. 2007;7(2): 95-116.
Vasaiwala S, Nolan E, Ramanath VS, Fang J, Kearly G, Van Riper S, Kline-Rogers E, Otten R, Cody RA, Eagle KA. A quality guarantee in acute coronary syndromes: The ACC's GAP program taken real-time. Am Heart J. 2007 Jan;153(1):16-21.
Ramanath VS, Lacomis JM, Katz WE. Diagnosis of pulmonary embolism by acute right heart morphologic and hemodynamic changes observed during exercise stress echocardiography. J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 2004 Sep;17(9):1005-8.
Fellowship, Cardiology: UT Southwestern, Dallas, TX
Residency, Internal Medicine: UT Southwestern, Dallas, TX
Internship, Internal Medicine: UT Southwestern, Dallas, TX
Medical School, MD Degree: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
Graduate,Master of Public Health, Epidemiology: Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, GA
Undergraduate,Bachelor of Science Biochemistry/BA Classics (Summa Cum Laude): Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY
PROCEDURAL SKILLS:
Transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiograms
Cardiac stress tests
Cardiac CT angiography
Cardiac CT structural imaging
LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES:
Session Leader: Led medical student small group sessions teaching cardiology skills, including EKG interpretation and echocardiography performance (2021–Present)
Orientation Coordinator: Organized a dozen orientation lectures for incoming cardiovascular disease fellows (2021)
Writer: Contributed to bi-monthly primary literature evaluation of Journal Watch, a resident-led online journal (2017–2019)
Editor: Served as editor to bi-monthly primary literature evaluation of Journal Watch, a resident-led online journal (2019–2020)
Hoeting, N, Oster, M. “Systolic Ejection Click vs. Split S1: Are Our Ears Deceiving Us?” Abstract accepted for oral presentation at American Academy of Pediatrics annual meeting, October 2016.
Hoeting, N. “Pre-operative Clearance: A Risky Business”. January 2022.
Hoeting, N. “Racial and Social Determinants of Health in the Congenital Heart Disease Population". April 2021.
Research
Analyzed coronary artery calcium on CT scans to improve cardiac preventative care across multiple centers. Developed analysis plan; first author on manuscript. July 2022–2023.
Collaborated with internal medicine residents to establish a standardized echocardiography teaching curriculum; led didactics and hands-on sessions. August 2022–2023.
Created medical education initiative to expand and standardize echocardiography curriculum for cardiology fellows. Selected dozens of high-quality echocardiography exams for a foundational lecture series. January 2022–2023.
Analyzed Dallas Heart Study using novel Liposcience algorithm for improved characterization of HDL particle sizes. Abstract written and presented at multiple research meetings in 2018. November 2017–June 2019.
Fazel PA, Peterman MA, Schussler JM. Three-Year Outcomes and Cost Analysis in Patients Receiving 64-Slice Computed Tomographic Coronary Angiography for Chest Pain. American Journal of Cardiology 2009:104:498-500.
Peterman MA, Hamman BL, Schussler JM. 64-Slice CT angiography of saphenous vein graft anastomoses fashioned with interrupted nitinol clips. Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2007:83:1204.
Peterman MA, Donsky MS, Matter GJ, Roberts WC. A Starr-Edwards model 6120 mechanical prosthesis in the mitral valve position for 38 years. American Journal of Cardiology 2006:97:756-758.
Peterman MA, Farooq H, Roberts WC. Facts and principles learned at the 31st Annual Williamsburg Conference on Heart Disease. Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings 2004:17:106-115.
Peterman MA, Roberts WC. Syndrome of protein C deficiency and anterior wall acute myocardial infarction at a young age from a single coronary occlusion with otherwise normal coronary arteries. American Journal of Cardiology 2003:92
Baylor Scott & White | The Heart Hospital - Denton
Baylor Scott & White | The Heart Hospital - Plano
Methodist Richardson Medical Center
EDUCATION:
Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: Saint Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Centers, NY
Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: Saint Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Centers, NY
Residency, Internal Medicine: Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, NY
Medical School, MD Degree: SUNY Stonybrook School of Medicine, NY
Undergraduate, BS Degree: CUNY City College, NY
HONORS/AWARDS:
Saint Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Centers, New York (2007-2008)
Saint Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Centers, New York (2004-2007)
Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, New York (2001-2004)
SUNY Stonybrook School of Medicine, New York (1994-2001)
CUNY City College, New York (1994-2001)
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS:
Medical Executive Committee, Member - Baylor Scott and White Medical Center at Garland, Texas (2012-2018)
American Heart Association/Fellows Society of Greater New York, Fellow Liaison – St. Vincent's Hospital, NY (2005-2006)
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
The Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, SCAI-Member (2007-present)
North American Society of Cardiovascular Imaging, NASCI-Member (2006-present)
American Society of Echocardiography, ASE-Member (2004-present)
American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, ASNC-Affiliate Member (2004-present)
American College of Cardiology, ACC-Member (2004-present)
American Heart Association, AHA-Member (2004-present)
American Medical Association, AMA-Member (2001-present)
PUBLICATIONS:
Research:
Co-Investigator, "Vascular Supply of the Anterobasal Segment of the Left Ventricle, Retrospective review of 45 consecutive coronary angiography cases looking at the Anterobasal Segment contractility along with patency of the native Left Anterior Descending Artery and Left Internal Mammary Artery." (2005-2006)
Co-Investigator, Worked with Dr.Thierry LeJemtel on the Brain Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) study. The purpose of the project was to determine if BNP levels could be used to determine the cardiovascular status of patients with Congestive Heart Failure (2002)
Presentations:
Presentation: Pre-Op Clearance to the Anesthesia department at St.Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center. (2006)
Electrocardiogram Interpretation for medical students and house staff at St. Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center/New York Medical College. (2004-2006)
Over 100 presentations through out fellowship in case management conferences, cardiac catheterization conferences, M & M and cardiac surgical conferences, Journal club conferences, Cardiac Critical Care conferences, EP, Echo, EKG, CHF and Nuclear conferences
Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: St. John's Hospital and Medical Center, Detroit, MI
Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: St. John's Hospital and Medical Center, Detroit, MI
Chief Resident: St. John's Hospital and Medical Center, Detroit, MI
Residency, Internal Medicine: St. John's Hospital and Medical Center, Detroit, MI
Medical School, MD Degree: American University of the Caribbean, Coral Gables, FL
Undergraduate: State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine, Buffalo, NY
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS:
Medical Director of the North Central Texas Trauma Regional Advisory Council Cardiac Committee (Current)
Medical Director CV Services Chest Pain Center – Wise Health System (2/2023)
Physician of the Month – The Villages Regional Hospital (4/2017)
Chief Cardiology Fellow – Ascension St John Hospital (7/2013)
Chief Medical Resident – Ascension St John Hospital (7/2010)
Intern of the Year – Ascension St John Hospital (6/2008)
PUBLICATIONS:
Presentations and Electronic Media
Primary Care Physicians and Cardiologists: Recognizing and Bridging the Gaps in Lipid Management. Usman Hashmi MD, James J. Maciejko PhD FACC, Susan Szpunar PhD, Howard Rosman MD FACC – National Cardiovascular Disease Registry (NCDR) Conference – Thurs 3/7/13.
Case Presentation “Hearing Loss, Achilles Tendon Rupture, Acute Aortic Insufficiency: A Case of Cogan’s Syndrome” Usman Hashmi MD, Randy Tashjian MD, Howard Rosman MD Michigan Chapter ACC 2012 Cardiovascular Summit – Sunday September 30th, 2012 1st Place – Oral Case Competition.
A Case for Patient Safety: Central Venous Catheter Related Cardiac Injury Shwan Jalal MD, Usman Hashmi MD, Nancy Mesiha MD. Michigan ACC Regional Meeting.
Seeing the Moon but Missing the Stars: A case of Balint’s syndrome Sajid Ali MD, Tareq Noureldeen MD, Usman Hashmi MD, Shyam Moudgil MD St John Hospital and Medical Center. Accepted abstract submission and poster presented at ACP Michigan meeting April 2011.
Pre-operative Use of Antiplatelet Therapy in Patients Undergoing CABG: Need Antiplatelet Agents be Stopped for 5 days? Usman Hashmi MD, Ramamanohara Pai MD, Howard Rosman MD, Susan Szpunar PhD, Thomas Lalonde MD, Sanjay Batra MD Presented Research Day St John Hospital and Medical Center, Wednesday May 5th 2010.
A Shocking Revelation Usman Hashmi MD, Tejwant Singh MD, Ramamanohara Pai MD St John Hospital and Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan. Accepted abstract submission and poster presented at ACP Michigan meeting 10/2/2010.
Alveolar Hemorrhage in an Octogenarian: An Unusual Presentation for Wegener’s Granulomatosis Usman Hashmi MD, William Ventimiglia MD FACP, MD. St John Hospital and Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan. Accepted abstract submission and poster presented at ACP Michigan meetings 5/9/2008 and 9/13/2008.
Boka’s Notes Internal Medicine APP, A Guide for Interns, Residents & Medical Students. Kamran Boka, MD. Application for IPAD OS and Android Platforms. July 2012. Reviewer: Usman Hashmi,MD.
Publications – Journals and Books
Management of Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Patients Anticoagulated with Dabigatran Compared with Warfarin: A Retrospective, Comparative Case Review. Wuttiporn Manatsathit MD, HusseinAl-hamid MD, Pornchai Leelasinjaroen MD, Usman Hashmi MD, Peter A. McCullough MD Cardiovasc Diagn Ther. 2014 Jun;4(3):224-31.
Literature Review: Age, Sex, and Symptoms and the Prevalence of Significant Coronary Artery Disease by Coronary Computed Tomographic Angiography Nancy Mesiha MD, Usman Hashmi MD, Chatchawan Piyaskulkaew MD, Peter A. McCullough MD. Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine. Vol 12 – No 4, 2012.
Firas Yazigi, MD, Usman Hashmi, MD, Henry Yuan, MD, Karthiek Narala, MD, Peter A. McCullough, MD, MPH, FACC, FACP, FAHA, FCCP. Kathleen Stergiopoulos, MD, PhD, FASE, FACC and David L. Brown, MD, FACC editors. “Cardiovascular Issues and Renal Disease” Evidence-Based Cardiology Consult, K. Stergiopoulous, D.L.Brown. Springer, November 2013.
“Seat Belt Use By Police: Should They Click It?” von Kuenssberg Jehle, MD Dietrich, David G. Wagner, James Mayrose, Usman Hashmi. Journal of Trauma-Injury Infection & Critical Care 58(1), January 2005: 119-120
Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Residency, Internal Medicine: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Medical School, MD Degree: Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth, Richmond, Virginia
Graduate School, Masters of Science in Physiology Degree: Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth, Richmond, Virginia
Undergraduate, Bachelors of Science in Biology Degree (Departmental Honors): Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, Virginia
PROCEDURAL SKILLS:
Complex Coronary & Peripheral Interventions
Heart Catheterizations
Percutaneous Support Devices (Impella, IABP)
Venous Reflux Disease & Ablation Therapy
TAVR
PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA:
Publications:
Brown WR, Levine, G. “Chest Pains and Angina”. In Levine, G, Cardiology Secrets (4th , pp. 110-116). Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders. (2014).
Salloum FN, Abbate A, Houser J, Mudrick C, Roy S, Brown WR, Qureshi I, Prabhakar S and Kukreja R. “Sildenafil (Viagra) Attenuates Ischemic Cardiomyopathy and Improves Left Ventricular Function in Mice”. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2008 Mar;294(3):H1398-406. Epub. Jan 25, 2008.
Majid M, Brown WR, Divakaran V, Virani S. “Pulmonic Valve Endocarditis, A Case Report.” Submitted to Texas Heart Inst Journal.
Divakaran VG, Brown WR, Virani S. “Images in Echocardiography: A Freely Floating Saphenous Vein Graft.” Echocardiography. Vol 26. Aug, 2009.
Brown WR. Assisted Drs. R. Kukreja and F. Salloum in the investigation of PDE-5 inhibitors and their role in cardio protection. “Chronic Inhibition of PDE-5 with Sildenafil (Viagra) Attenuates Ischemic Cardiomyopathy and Improves Left Ventricular Function in Mice”. 2007.
Brown WR. Worked with Dr. T. Duane (Trauma Surgery) in the Medical College of Virginia Emergency Department. This research considered the value of pelvic/cervical spine films, and outcomes in various patient populations, including the obese and the diabetic patient. “The Role and Influence of Plain Films and Patient Demographics on Outcomes in the Trauma Bay." 2006.
Brown WR. Worked with Dr. J. Feher to complete a thesis in physiology research. “Continuous Chemiluminescent Measurement of Superoxide in Intact Rat Hearts During Ischemia-Reperfusion.” 2002-2003.
Brown WR. As a candidate for Biology departmental honors, worked with Dr. K. Loesser to complete a thesis in biological research. In May of 2001, presented research to the Virginia Academy of Science. The work subsequently appeared in the Academy’s publication. “Vitamin E: Efficacy of Gamma-Tocopherol vs. Alpha-Tocopherol in Atherosclerosis Prevention.” 2000-2001.
Poster Presentations:
Oliver PA, Brown WR, Regan C, Stoltzfus J, Ornato JP. “Correlation Between Heart Rate in Pre-Hospital Patients In Atrial Fibrillation With Rapid Ventricular Response And Blood Serum Magnesium Levels”. AAEM meeting, Las Vegas, NV. Feb 2010.
Salloum F, Abbate A, Brown WR, Hoke N, Kukreja RC. “Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors Reduce Myocardial Infarction, Apoptosis and Improve Post Ischemic Ventricular Function in Female Mice”. ACC meeting, Chicago, IL. March, 2008.
