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.
Chiropractor 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.
Dentist 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.
Dermatologist 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.
Family Physician 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.
OB-GYN 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.
Ophthalmologist 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.
Orthopedic Surgeon 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.
Pediatrician 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.
Physical Therapist 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.
Podiatrist 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.
Psychiatrist 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.
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
Aligeti Venkata R.; South Harry L.; Hirsh Jeffrey B.; et al. "Aorto-Right Atrial Fistula Following Transseptal Catheterization and Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation". Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology Vol. 23. Issue 6 Pages 659-661. June 2012.
South, Harry; Bains Jujhar; Hirsh Jeffrey . "Unusual Complication of Pacemaker Implantation/Revision: Secondary Endocarditis Due to Fracture and Embolization of an Introducer Sheath". Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions. Vol 79. Issue 2, Page 339 – 343. February 2012.
South, Harry. "Knowledge is Power: Exploring the Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Community Members from Mampong and Axim towards Tuberculosis". National Medical Fellowships, Ghana, West Africa. March 2009 - May 2009.
South, Harry. "A Cardiologist’s Nightmare: Secondary (iatrogenic) Endocarditis Due to a Venous Introducer Sheath". Case Presentation, American College of Physicians, Tennessee Chapter Annual Meeting. September 2010.
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.
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)
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.
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).
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.
Ramon (Ray) Kumar, M.D., is board-certified in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. He specializes in coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, congestive heart failure, palpitations, and valve disease. Dr. Kumar practices at HeartPlace Allen, Texas, where he is committed to providing the highest quality of care to his patients.
Dr. Kumar earned his Doctor of Medicine degree at UT Southwestern in Dallas, Texas. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Harvard Medical School/Beth Israel in Boston, Massachusetts, followed by multiple fellowships at the prestigious Texas Heart Institute in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Kumar has long served as a leader in the field of cardiology. His extensive experience includes directing catheterization labs and serving as STEMI Director in multiple healthcare systems, ensuring optimal care for acute heart attack patients. With his expertise in peripheral vascular interventions, complex coronary revascularization, and valve disease procedures, Dr. Kumar often manages challenging cases referred from across Texas and beyond.
Dr. Kumar’s dedication to his patients stems from a personal commitment to treating each individual like family, inspired by his own experiences. Outside of his medical practice, Dr. Kumar enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, weightlifting, swimming, playing pickleball, and exploring physics and philosophy.
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:
Cardiovascular Disease
Interventional Cardiology
EDUCATION:
Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: Texas Heart Institute, Houston, TX
Residency, Internal Medicine: Harvard Medical School/Beth Israel, Boston, MA
Medical School, MD Degree: UT Southwestern, Dallas, TX
HONORS & AWARDS:
Outstanding Resident Teacher Award, Harvard Medical School
Chief Interventional Fellow, Texas Heart Institute
OFFICE LOCATION:
HeartPlace Allen 1105 N. Central Expy., Bldg. 2 Ste. 2330 Allen, TX 75013
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
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
Dr. Linh Ba Nguyen is a highly regarded internist, with a specialization in Sleep Medicine, practicing in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area. He and his wife Dr. Thuy Ngoc Nguyen treat their patients from the warm and comfortable Prima Health Clinic in Garland, TX.
Dr. Linh Ba Nguyen grew up in Houston and later attended the University of Dallas at Irving where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry. He then went to the UT San Antonio Medical School and completed his internship in Internal Medicine. Dr. Nguyen transferred to the UTMB to complete his residency in Internal Medicine. He then joined the Prima Health Clinic in 1993. Dr. Nguyen is also board certified in Sleep Medicine, which he obtained in 2010.
Dr. Linh Ba Nguyen spends his spare time with the three daughters he has with his wife and is an avid runner. He has even run in marathons and a few triathlons.
Dr. Thuy Ngoc Nguyen is a leading internist in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area with a focus on Anti-Aging, Regenerative and Functional Medicine. She practices at the Prima Health Clinic in Garland, TX, with her husband, Dr. Linh Ba Nguyen. Patients of the clinic can expect their overall health and wellbeing to be cared for by highly experienced medical professionals.
Dr. Thuy Ngoc Nguyen is a native of Dallas and grew up assisting her father Dr. Thanh Nguyen at the Prima Health Clinic. She attended the University of Dallas in Irving and graduated with Bachelor’s degree as Cum Laude in Biology. She then went to the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. Dr. Nguyen then returned to Dallas for her Internship and Residency training in Internal Medicine at the Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas. Dr. Nguyen then joined her husband, Dr. Linh Ba Nguyen, and father at the Prima Health Clinic in 1996. She is devoted to early detection and determining the root cause of illnesses through functional testing. She also provides lifestyle and nutritional therapy. She is currently undergoing a Fellowship in Anti-Aging, Regenerative, and Functional Medicine.
When not practicing medicine and caring for patients, Dr. Thuy Ngoc Nguyen spends time with her three daughters.
Gary E. Goff, MD, has come to be known as one of the leading physicians serving Dallas and North Texas families. His combination of reputable training, extensive experience, and compassionate service have set him apart, leading to long-term relationships with his patients built on trust and integrity. He specializes in the diagnoses, treatment, and prevention of chronic illnesses, cardiac health, cancer, diabetes, preventative medicine, common ailments, and more.
Dr. Goff attended Hardin Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, where he completed his undergraduate degree. Following undergraduate studies, Dr. Goff moved on to Dallas to attend the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School to complete his medical degree in 1993. He underwent his internship and residency training at Parkland Memorial Hospital and St. Paul University Hospital, both prestigious medical facilities.
Following the completion of his residency program, Dr. Goff gained extensive experience serving in many roles throughout the healthcare system. He has worked in affiliation with Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, served as the medical director for both the Baylor Ellis County Community Health Clinic as well as the Pleasant Manor Nursing Center in Waxahachie, Texas, and created his own vibrant medical practice. Throughout these experiences, he has come to be seen as a caring and dedicated physician committed to community wellness.
Dr. Goff is board certified with the American Board of Internal Medicine and is a proud member of the Texas Medical Association, the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA), the American Medical Association, the Texas Medical Directors Association, and the Dallas County Medical Society. In addition, he has received numerous awards and recognitions, including the Republican Gold Medal Award for 2002 and 2003 and the Courtesy Staff Physician at Baylor University Medical Center.
“Dr. Goff is an outstanding physician. He operates an independent medical practice. Dr. Goff’s medical judgment is Independent of outside influences and exercised solely in his patient’s best interest. Independent medical practices, like Gr. Goff’s, deserves our support as more practices are absorbed by corporate medicine.”
Dr. Gary Goff, MD
Internist
8440 Walnut Hill Ln
Suite #200 Professional Building 4
Dallas, TX 75231
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