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Dr. Asher Imam, D.O., F.A.A.N., is an experienced neurologist and neurophysiologist, specializing in neurology, clinical neurophysiology, vascular neurology, and sleep medicine. He is also the president and founder of Southlake Neurology & Neurophysiology Clinic in Southlake, Texas. 

At Southlake Neurology & Neurophysiology Clinic, Dr. Imam focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic neurological disorders, including epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, sleep disorders, and chronic headaches. He also served as the director of Baylor-Grapevine Comprehensive Epilepsy and Sleep Disorders Center in Grapevine, Texas. There, Dr. Imam treated patients with sleep and epileptic disorders while maintaining the integrity of the program by educating staff technicians and their certifications. He also served as a director of neurosciences at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in Grapevine, Texas for 9 years where he started the stroke program. Dr. Imam also started the first stroke certified (Joint Commission) in Tarrant County at Medical Center of Arlington. He has been recognized as a Top Doctor by Fort Worth magazine and has received several awards for his compassionate approach to care and his dedication to patient satisfaction. Dr. Imam is a clinical adjunct professor of neurosciences at both TCU School of Sleep Medicine and UNT Health Science Center. 

Certifications:

• Diplomate in the specialty of Neurology

• Diplomate in the subspecialty of Clinical Neurophysiology

• Diplomate in the subspecialty of Vascular Neurology

• Diplomate in the subspecialty of Sleep Medicine

Education:

• Fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology (neuromuscular disorders and epilepsy) from

• Medical College of Georgia; Augusta, Georgia

• Residency in neurology from Medical College of Georgia; Augusta, Georgia

• Internal medicine internship from Medical College of Georgia; Augusta, Georgia

• Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from University of North Texas health science Center at Fort Worth, Texas

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Lamar University Beaumont, Texas

Years of experience:

•Over 20 years of both inpatient and outpatient experience treating a wide variety of neurological disorders.

•Awarded Fellowship of American Academy of Neurology (FAAN) in 2022.

Previous leadership positions:

• Director of Baylor-Grapevine Comprehensive Epilepsy and Sleep Disorders Center

• Director of Baylor-Grapevine Stroke Center of Excellence

• Director of Stroke Program at Medical Center of Arlington

Awards:

• Best of Readers’ Choice 2025
  
  
• Living Magazine’s Best of North Texas 2020 and 2021
  
  
• Top neurologist 2019
  
  
• Best of Physicians and Surgeons for 11 years in Southlake, Texas 2018
  
  
• America’s most honored profession 2018
  
  
• Patients’ choice award (Vitals) 2018
  
  
• Top Docs Texas Monthly 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022
  
  
• Super Docs (Tarrant County Addition) March 2014
  
  
• People’s choice award for patient satisfaction (top 1% in patient satisfaction in the nation, July 2011)
  
  
• Physician of the month, July 2011, Baylor Medical Center
  
  
• Featured on ABC, CBS and NBC prime-time news
  
  
• Top Docs of Fort Worth Texas, 2009
  
  
• Alpha Epsilon Delta and Phi Beta Pi Honor societies
  
  
• AMA / MSS Outstanding membership recruitment award
  
  
• AMA / MSS Outstanding Student Sponsored Activity/ Service
  
  
• President, American Medical Association/ MSS UNTHSC chapter
  
  
• Delegate, American Medical Association/ MSS
  
  
• Delegate, Texas Medical Association/ MSS
  
  
• Student Rep, Tarrant County Medical Society
  
  
• Who’s who in Science and Engineering
  
  
• Who’s who in Professionals and Executives

Welcome to SN Cardiovascular Associates, a premier cardiology practice with two locations in Fort Worth and one in Burleson, Texas. 

Our skilled cardiologist, Sanjeev Unnikrishnan Nair, MD, offers an array of services to men and women of all ages to optimize their heart health and minimize the risk of life-threatening complications. 

At SN Cardiovascular Associates, we care for people who need help managing atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease (CAD), peripheral artery disease (PAD), and peripheral vascular disease (PVD), as well as high cholesterol and hypertension (high blood pressure). 

Dr. Nair also treats those with adult congenital heart disease. Patients struggling with chest pain, dizziness, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, and similar symptoms of heart or blood vessel problems can rely on Dr. Nair for outstanding care.

We complete comprehensive physical exams to find the cause of problematic symptoms and screen for early signs of a medical problem, focusing on preventive cardiology.  

SN Cardiovascular Associates also specializes in pre-operative consultations, stress testing, vascular ultrasounds, and vascular studies. 

Additional diagnostic tests available at SN Cardiovascular Associates include echocardiograms, electrocardiograms (EKGs), and Holter and event monitoring. We offer remote patient monitoring for added convenience, as well as second opinions. 

At SN Cardiovascular Associates, we truly care about your cardiovascular health, overall health, and well-being. We welcome new and existing patients and look forward to improving your well-being.

Schedule an appointment at SN Cardiovascular Associates by calling the office or booking one online today. 

Ravi Siripurapu, MD, is an experienced internal medicine physician and the founder of Medical Associates of North Texas in Fort Worth, Texas. He is dedicated to providing a wide range of primary care services for adults of all ages.

Dr. Siripurapu established Medical Associates of North Texas in 2015 to serve the Fort Worth community with the vision of providing quality patient-centered medical care. He graduated from the prestigious Andhra Medical College in India. After graduating, he flew across the globe to work in the Caribbean. Beginning in 1998, he trained and worked in the emergency room for five years in Jamaica, West Indies.

He completed his internal medicine residency in the United States at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, finishing in 2007. He then began practicing in a traditional internal medicine office in Riverside County, California. In 2010, Dr. Siripurapu moved to Lone Star State and proudly calls it home. He currently practices in Fort Worth's Medical District.

Dr. Siripurapi is fluent in three languages and is happily married with two wonderful children. In his free time enjoys swimming, music, and working with local non-profit organizations.

Suresh Kankanala, M.D., is a board-certified internal medicine physician, educator, and physician leader in Fort Worth, Texas. He provides outpatient care at Medical Associates of North Texas, seeing individuals at both the Fort Worth hospital district location and the Weatherford clinic, serving residents across Tarrant County, Parker County, and Johnson County, and also provides inpatient care at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center.

Dr. Kankanala serves as Associate Professor and Clerkship Director in the Department of Internal Medicine at the Burnett School of Medicine at Texas Christian University (TCU) and is Core Faculty for the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center, reflecting his strong commitment to medical education and physician training.

Dr. Kankanala earned his medical degree from Andhra Medical College in Visakhapatnam, India, one of the oldest and most prestigious medical institutions in the country. He subsequently completed postgraduate training in general surgery at Guntur Medical College before moving to the United States, where he completed his Internal Medicine residency at Canton Medical Education Foundation in Canton, Ohio.

Since beginning his practice in Fort Worth in 2010, Dr. Kankanala has developed extensive experience managing complex and high-acuity medical conditions. In 2016, he co-founded Medical Associates of North Texas with Dr. Ravi Siripurapu with the goal of delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care to the community.

Dr. Kankanala previously served as Chief of the Department of Medicine at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center. In his outpatient practice, he focuses on building long-term relationships while managing both acute and chronic medical conditions. He emphasizes preventive care and proactive disease management to help individuals maintain their health and avoid hospitalizations. He also has a special interest in caring for complex internal medicine conditions, including pre- and post-operative as well as transplant-related medical issues.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Kankanala enjoys playing tennis and golf and following professional sports, particularly the NFL and NBA.

Frank P. Jircik, MD is a Board Certified physician who serves as an internist to patients who live in the Burleson, Texas area. The doctor, nurse practitioner, and staff offer a variety of health care services to their patients. The doctor treats many health conditions including diabetes, asthma, dementia, heart disease, arthritis, and geriatric care. By using state of the art technology and the most accurate testing methods possible, the doctor can provide his patients with a complete diagnosis and an effective, individualized treatment plan.

Dr. Jircik graduated in 1981 from the University of Texas, Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of New Mexico Hospitals where he received the Midas Touch Award. The doctor received his Board Certification in Internal Medicine in 1984. The doctor is a member of the Texas Medical Association as well as the Tarrant County Medical Society.

Fahmi Farah, MD, is a dedicated cardiologist and director of Bentley Heart in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Farah has years of experience in providing compassionate and quality services to help optimize people’s heart health and improve their daily lives. 

She has treated and cared for a variety of conditions, including Ischemic heart disease, Valvular heart disease, chest pain, hypertension (high blood pressure), hyperlipidemia, heart attack, congestive heart failure, arrhythmia, heart palpitations, cardiomyopathy, as well as pregnancy related heart disease. 

Dr. Farah is a board-certified invasive and nuclear cardiologist. With each patient, she always listens sincerely to all of their unique concerns and needs, and works hard to provide the best care possible that is unique to your lifestyle and health condition. 

As a growing leader in cardiology, Dr. Farah is passionate about serving her community and advocating for heart health. She is the founder of Global Health Alliance Foundation, a charity that aims to make an impact on global health, as well as being an adjunct professor of medicine at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. 

Through the years, she has also received a number of awards and recognitions, including Distinguished Faculty of the Year by the University of Texas at Tyler in 2018 and the Top Cardiologist by Fort Worth Magazine in 2020.

In addition, she is an author and public speaker. Her medical insights in cardiology have been published in a number of articles, book chapters and peer-reviewed journals. An Australian News Journal dedicated a series of articles to her insights called “Pioneer in Medicine.” At the American Heart Association’s Go Red Luncheon (AHA), she was invited to be a keynote speaker.  

Many media outlets have also invited Dr. Farah to be a guest speaker on their program, including NPR News, NBC News, ABC News, as well as inviting her to contribute to podcasts on Fox News and Doing it Right with Valerie Sokolosky. 

Her work in heart health is also recognized internationally. She has worked with some of the top world leaders to promote global health, including the United Nation, World Health Organization (WHO), and UNICEF.  

At Bentley Heart, your heart is her priority. Dr. Farah believes that everyone deserves medical care that is right for you, and is ready to take care of your heart health and wellness with the most advanced cardiovascular technology and exceptional patient care.