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Dr. Syed Raza, MD
Dr. Syed Raza, MD Cardiovascular Disease Physician
5.3 mi
1675 Republic Parkway
Suite 100
Mesquite, TX 75150
About Dr. Syed Raza, MD
Schedule Appointment with Dr. Sadi Raza here BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Internal Medicine
HOSPITALS:
  • Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Medical City Dallas
  • Medical City Heart Dallas
EDUCATION:
  • Fellowship, Advanced Cardiac Imaging: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 
  • Fellowship, Cardiology: University of Vermont, Burlington, VT
  • Clinical Chief Resident: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis VA Medical Center 
  • Residency, Internal Medicine: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 
  • Internship, Internal Medicine: New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY 
  • Medical School, MD Degree: Ross University School of Medicine, New Brunswick, NJ
  • Undergraduate, BS Biomedical Engineering: University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
HONORS/AWARDS: PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS: PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA:
  • 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."​
Practice
Heartplace
Dr. Syed Raza, MD

Dr. Syed Raza, MD

Internist

1675 Republic Parkway
Suite 100
Mesquite, TX 75150

Dr. Hootan Rahimizadeh, MD
Dr. Hootan Rahimizadeh, MD Cardiovascular Disease Physician
5.3 mi
1675 Republic Parkway
Suite 100
Mesquite, TX 75150
About Dr. Hootan Rahimizadeh, MD
Schedule Appointment with Dr. Rahimizadeh here BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Cardiovascular Disease
LANGUAGES:
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Farsi
HOSPITALS:
  • Methodist Richardson Medical Center
  • PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Allen
  • Vibra Hospital of Richardson
EDUCATION:
  • Fellowship, Cardiology: U.C.L.A. School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA 
  • Residency, Internal Medicine:  U.C.L.A. School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA 
  • Internship, Internal Medicine:  U.C.L.A. School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA 
  • Medical School, MD Degree: Tufts University School of Medicine, Medford/Somerville, MA
Practice
Heartplace
Dr. Hootan Rahimizadeh, MD

Dr. Hootan Rahimizadeh, MD

Internist

1675 Republic Parkway
Suite 100
Mesquite, TX 75150

Dr. Shishir Sharma, MD
Dr. Shishir Sharma, MD Cardiovascular Disease Physician
5.3 mi
1675 Republic Parkway
Suite 100
Mesquite, TX 75150
About Dr. Shishir Sharma, MD
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Nuclear Cardiology
  • Echocardiography
  • Cardiac CT
  • Vascular Imaging
  • Internal Medicine
HOSPITALS:
  • Texas Health Arlington Memorial
  • Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington
EDUCATION:
  • Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX 
  • Residency, Internal Medicine:  Northwestern University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 
  • Medical School, MD Degree: Magna Cum Laude; Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH 
  • Undergraduate: Johns Hopkins University. BA in Biology and Economics, with honors, Baltimore, MD
PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA:
  • Sharma S, Raman S, Benjamin S et al. Anterior wall viability and low ejection fraction predict functional improvement after CABG. Journal of Surgical Research 2011; 171:416-21.
  •  Groh C, Sharma S, Pelchovitz DJ et al. Use of an electrocardiographic screening tool to determine candidacy for a subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator. Heart Rhythm. 2014; 11:1361-6.
  •  Reis JP, Allen N, Barone-Gibbs B, Lee J, Lewis C.E, Lima J, Lloyd-Jones D, Loria CM, Powell-Wiley TM, Sharma S, Wei GS, Liu K. Association of the degree of adiposity and duration of obesity with measures of cardiac structure and function: The CARDIA Study. Obesity. 2014; 22: 2434-40.
  •  Sharma S, Colangelo LA, Lima J et al. Effects on cardiac remodeling of weight and weight change over 20 years: The Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults Study (CARDIA). JACC. 2015; 65: 2463-5.
  •  Sharma S, Colangelo LA, Allison MA et al. Association of serum leptin with future left ventricular structure and function: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA). Int J Cardiol. 2015; 193: 64-68.
  •  Sharma S, Colangelo LA, Lloyd-Jones D, Jacobs DR, Gross MD, Gidding SS, Greenland P. Longitudinal associations between adiponectin and cardiac structure differ by hypertensive status: Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA). Cardiovascular Endocrinology. 2016; 5; 57-63.
  •  You C, Sharma S, Bavishi A et al. Dialytic interval and the timing of electrocardiographic screening for subcutaneous cardioverter-defibrillator placement in chronic hemodialysis patients. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. Epub ahead of print

 

NATIONAL ABSTRACT/POSTER PRESENTATIONS:

  •  Sharma S, Raman S, Sun B et al. Characteristics of patients that show improvement in left ventricular ejection fraction after a coronary artery bypass graft. American College of Surgeons Medical Student Program. October 2009, Chicago, IL.
  •  Sharma S, Raman S, Sun B et al. Characteristics of patients showing improvement in left ventricular ejection fraction after surgical revascularization. Academic Surgical Congress. February 2010, San Antonio, TX.
  •  Sharma S, Firstenberg M, Phillips G et al. Cardiac magnetic resonance predictors of left ventricular functional improvement after mitral valve repair for cardiomyopathy. American Heart Association Scientific Sessions. November 2011, Orlando, FL.
  •  Sharma S, Colangelo L, Lima J et al. Longitudinal effects of obesity on cardiac remodeling: Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA). American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions. March 2014, Washington DC.
  •  Sharma S, Colangelo L, Lima J et al. Association of leptin with cardiac remodeling: Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults (CARDIA). American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions. March 2014, Washington DC.
  •  Friedman J, Sharma S, Katz DH et al. Stem cell transplantation is associated with prolonged recurrence-free survival in patients with cardiac AL amyloidosis. American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions. March 2014, Washington DC.
  •  Sharma S, Colangelo L, Allison M et al. Serum leptin is associated with less adverse future left ventricular structure and function: The Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA). American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions. March 2015, San Diego, CA.
  •  Aagard P, Sharma S, McNamara D et al. Risk of Arrhythmia and Conduction Disease in Former National Football League Players. American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions. March 2018, Orlando, FL.
Practice
Heartplace
Dr. Shishir Sharma, MD

Dr. Shishir Sharma, MD

Internist

1675 Republic Parkway
Suite 100
Mesquite, TX 75150

Dr. John Duncan, MD
Dr. John Duncan, MD Cardiovascular Disease Physician
5.3 mi
1675 Republic Parkway
Suite 100
Mesquite, TX 75150
About Dr. John Duncan, MD
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Nuclear Cardiology
  • Internal Medicine
HOSPITALS:
  • 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
EDUCATION:
  • 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
HONORS & AWARDS: PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA:

 

Practice
Heartplace
Dr. John Duncan, MD

Dr. John Duncan, MD

Internist

1675 Republic Parkway
Suite 100
Mesquite, TX 75150

Dr. Gautam Reddy, MD
Dr. Gautam Reddy, MD Cardiologist
5.3 mi
1675 Republic Parkway
Suite 100
Mesquite, TX 75150
About Dr. Gautam Reddy, MD
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Echocardiography
  • Nuclear Cardiology
  • Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)
  • Internal Medicine
HOSPITALS:
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Plano
  • Baylor Scott & White | The Heart Hospital Plano
  • Medfinity Health Plano
  • Medical City Frisco
  • Medical City Plano
  • North Park Heart & Vascular Center
  • Texas Health Allen
EDUCATION:
  • Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY​ 
  • Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: ​University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 
  • Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: University of Connecticut Health Center, Mansfield, CT​ 
  • Residency, Internal Medicine:  University of Connecticut Health Center, Mansfield, CT​ 
  • Internship, Internal Medicine:  University of Connecticut Health Center, Mansfield, CT 
  • Medical School, MS Science: University of Connecticut, Mansfield, CT
  • Medical School, MBBS (MD): Gandhi Medical College, India 
HONORS/AWARDS:
  • 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
MEDIA:
Practice
Heartplace
Dr. Gautam Reddy, MD

Dr. Gautam Reddy, MD

Cardiologist

1675 Republic Parkway
Suite 100
Mesquite, TX 75150

Dr. Marc Pieniek, MD
Dr. Marc Pieniek, MD Cardiovascular Disease Physician
5.3 mi
1675 Republic Parkway
Suite 100
Mesquite, TX 75150
About Dr. Marc Pieniek, MD
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Echocardiography
  • Internal Medicine
HOSPITALS:
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Plano
  • Baylor Scott & White | The Heart Hospital Plano
  • Medical City Dallas
  • Medical City Heart Dallas
  • Medical City Frisco
  • Medical City Plano
  • North Park Heart & Vascular Center
EDUCATION:
  • ​Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA​
  • Residency, Internal Medicine: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
  • Internship, Internal Medicine: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
  • Medical School, MD Degree: Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
  • Undergraduate, BS Biology: Emory University College, Atlanta, GA
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
Practice
Heartplace
Dr. Marc Pieniek, MD

Dr. Marc Pieniek, MD

Internist

1675 Republic Parkway
Suite 100
Mesquite, TX 75150

Dr. Vijay Ramanath, MD
Dr. Vijay Ramanath, MD Cardiologist
5.3 mi
1675 Republic Parkway
Suite 100
Mesquite, TX 75150
About Dr. Vijay Ramanath, MD
Schedule Appointment with Dr. Ramanath here BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Nuclear Cardiology
  • Echocardiography
  • Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)
  • Internal Medicine
HOSPITALS:
  • Baylor Scott & White | The Heart Hospital Plano
  • Medfinity Health Plano
  • Texas Health Allen
  • Texas Health Frisco
  • Texas Health Plano
EDUCATION:
  • Fellowship, Cardiology & Peripheral Vascular Interventions: Yale-New Haven Hospital, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
  • Fellowship, General Cardiology: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Dartmouth Medical School, Lebanon, NH
  • Fellowship, Research Cardiology: University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center, Ann Arbor, MI
  • Residency, Internal Medicine:  University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
  • Internship, Internal Medicine:  University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
  • Medical School, MD Degree:  SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
  • Undergraduate:  SUNY at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
  • Undergraduate:  Boston University, Boston, MA
HONORS/AWARDS: PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS: PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA:
  • Ramanath VS. "FOUR DOCTORS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE CORRIDOR". addisonmagazine.com. Georgia Smith. February 19, 2014.
  • 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.
Practice
Heartplace
Dr. Vijay Ramanath, MD

Dr. Vijay Ramanath, MD

Cardiologist

1675 Republic Parkway
Suite 100
Mesquite, TX 75150

Dr. Mark Teng, MD
Dr. Mark Teng, MD Cardiologist
5.3 mi
1675 Republic Parkway
Suite 100
Mesquite, TX 75150
About Dr. Mark Teng, MD
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Nuclear Cardiology
  • Internal Medicine
HOSPITALS:
  • Texas Health Arlington Memorial
  • Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington
EDUCATION:
  • 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)
Practice
Heartplace
Dr. Mark Teng, MD

Dr. Mark Teng, MD

Cardiologist

1675 Republic Parkway
Suite 100
Mesquite, TX 75150

Dr. Alisa Thamwiwat, MD
Dr. Alisa Thamwiwat, MD Cardiologist
5.3 mi
1675 Republic Parkway
Suite 100
Mesquite, TX 75150
About Dr. Alisa Thamwiwat, MD
Schedule Appointment with Dr. Thamwiwat: BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Echocardiography
  • Nuclear Cardiology
  • Internal Medicine
HOSPITALS:
  • Glen Rose Medical Center
  • Medfinity Health HEB
  • Texas Health HEB
  • Texas Health Huguley Hospital Fort Worth South
EDUCATION:
  • Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
  • Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 
  • Residency, Internal Medicine:  Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 
  • Medical School, MD Degree: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine, Lubbock, Texas
  • Undergraduate: The University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Texas 
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS: HONORS/AWARDS:
  • Ambulatory Care Achievement Award, Baylor College of Medicine (June 2014)
  • Outstanding Student Award, Department of Internal Medicine, Texas Tech School of Medicine (2011)
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (2010-present)
  • University Scholar Award (2005-2006, 2006-2007)
  • Honoree for College of Science Academic Excellence Reception (2003)
  • The National Dean's List (2002-2007)
  • Fort Worths Top Doctors of 2026
PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA:
  • Thamwiwat, A, Sudhakar D, Paniagua D, and Denktas AE. Suspected coronary fat embolism after liposuction. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2018;1-4.

 

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

 

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

 

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

Dr. Alisa Thamwiwat, MD

Cardiologist

1675 Republic Parkway
Suite 100
Mesquite, TX 75150

Dr. Richard Ammar, MD
Dr. Richard Ammar, MD Cardiologist
5.3 mi
1675 Republic Parkway
Suite 100
Mesquite, TX 75150
About Dr. Richard Ammar, MD
Schedule Appointment with Dr. Ammar here BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Nuclear Cardiology
  • Internal Medicine
HOSPITALS: EDUCATION:
  • Masters Business Administration: University of Massachusetts, Amherst 
  • Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 
  • Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 
  • Residency, Internal Medicine:  University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 
  • Internship, Internal Medicine:  University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 
  • Medical School, MD Degree: West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, West Virginia 
  • Undergraduate: Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee 
PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA:
  • Cardiologist Shares Heart-healthy Tips to Keep in Mind, Year-round

 

 

 

Practice
Heartplace
Dr. Richard Ammar, MD

Dr. Richard Ammar, MD

Cardiologist

1675 Republic Parkway
Suite 100
Mesquite, TX 75150

Dr. Biren Parikh, MD
Dr. Biren Parikh, MD Cardiologist
5.3 mi
1675 Republic Parkway
Suite 100
Mesquite, TX 75150
About Dr. Biren Parikh, MD

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

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

HOSPITALS:

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lake Pointe
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano
  • 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

Practice
Heartplace
Dr. Biren Parikh, MD

Dr. Biren Parikh, MD

Cardiologist

1675 Republic Parkway
Suite 100
Mesquite, TX 75150

Dr. Iyad Rashdan, MD
Dr. Iyad Rashdan, MD Cardiologist
5.3 mi
1675 Republic Parkway
Suite 100
Mesquite, TX 75150
About Dr. Iyad Rashdan, MD
Schedule Appointment with Dr. Rashdan: BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Echocardiography
  • Internal Medicine
LANGUAGES:
  • English
  • Arabic
  • French
HOSPITALS:
  • Glen Rose Medical Center
  • ​Medfinity Health HEB
  • Texas Health HEB
  • Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington
EDUCATION:
  • Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK 
  • Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, OK 
  • Fellowship, Echocardiology: Institut de Cardiologie de Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada 
  • Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: Institut de Cardiologie de Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada 
  • Residency, Internal Medicine:  University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 
  • Internship, Internal Medicine:  University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
  • Internship, Internal Medicine:  Pitie-Salpetriere Medical School 
  • Internship, Internal Medicine:  Dreux General Hospital 
  • Medical School, MD Degree: Damascus University School of Medicine, Lebanon
Practice
Heartplace
Dr. Iyad Rashdan, MD

Dr. Iyad Rashdan, MD

Cardiologist

1675 Republic Parkway
Suite 100
Mesquite, TX 75150

Dr. Richard Snyder, MD
Dr. Richard Snyder, MD Cardiologist
5.3 mi
1675 Republic Parkway
Suite 100
Mesquite, TX 75150
About Dr. Richard Snyder, MD
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Schedule Appointment with Dr. Snyder here BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Interventional Cardiology
LANGUAGES:
  • English
  • French
HOSPITALS: EDUCATION:
  • 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
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS: HONORS/AWARDS:

         

 

PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS:
  • Member PAC Committee, Society of Cardiac Angiography and Intervention, 2019-Present
  • President, HeartPlace PA, 2018-Present
  • Vice President, Cardiovascular Provider Resources, 2013-Present
  • North Texas Mass Casualty Critical Task Force, 2013-Present
  • Board of Directors, Cardiovascular Provider Resources, 2007-Present
  • Board of Directors, HeartPlace PA, 2000-Present
  • Board of Directors, North Texas Accountable Health Care Partnership, 2011-2016
  • Council of Legislation, Texas Medical Association, 2013-2015
MEDIA:
  • 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. 

PUBLICATIONS:

Peer Reviewed Publications​

  • Review Committee for 2011 ACC/AHA Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Guidelines, 2011
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  • 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.​
  • 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

Other Publications​
Practice
Heartplace
Dr. Richard Snyder, MD

Dr. Richard Snyder, MD

Cardiologist

1675 Republic Parkway
Suite 100
Mesquite, TX 75150

Dr. Manikumar Bheemarasetti, MD
Dr. Manikumar Bheemarasetti, MD Cardiologist
5.3 mi
1675 Republic Parkway
Suite 100
Mesquite, TX 75150
About Dr. Manikumar Bheemarasetti, MD
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Registered in Peripheral Vascular Interpretation (RPVI)
  • Internal Medicine
HOSPITALS: LANGUAGES:
  • English
  • Telugu
  • Hindi
EDUCATION:
  • 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 
PUBLICATIONS: Peer Reviewed Journal Articles/Abstracts
  • 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. 
Oral Presentation 
  • 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. 
Peer Reviewed Online Publication 
  • 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.  

 

Practice
Heartplace
Dr. Manikumar Bheemarasetti, MD

Dr. Manikumar Bheemarasetti, MD

Cardiologist

1675 Republic Parkway
Suite 100
Mesquite, TX 75150

Dr. Robert Ficula, DO
Dr. Robert Ficula, DO Cardiovascular Disease Physician
5.3 mi
1675 Republic Parkway
Suite 100
Mesquite, TX 75150
About Dr. Robert Ficula, DO
Schedule Appointment with Dr. Ficula here BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Internal Medicine
HOSPITALS:
  • Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas
  • Baylor University Medical Center
  • Methodist Charlton Medical Center
EDUCATION:
  • Fellowship, Cardiology: Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth, Ft Worth, TX 
  • Residency, Internal Medicine: Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth, Ft Worth, TX 
  • Internship, Internal Medicine (Specialty Track): Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth, Ft Worth, TX 
  • Medical School, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 
  • Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science (Summa Cum Laude): Barry University, Miami Shores, FL 
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
Practice
Heartplace
Dr. Robert Ficula, DO

Dr. Robert Ficula, DO

Internist

1675 Republic Parkway
Suite 100
Mesquite, TX 75150

Dr. Leena Sharan, MD
Dr. Leena Sharan, MD Cardiovascular Disease Physician
5.3 mi
1675 Republic Parkway
Suite 100
Mesquite, TX 75150
About Dr. Leena Sharan, MD


Schedule Appointment with Dr. Sharan here
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Internal Medicine
LANGUAGES:
  • English
  • Hindi
HOSPITALS: HONORS/AWARDS: EDUCATION:
  • Fellowship, Cardiology: Louisiana State University, Shreveport, LA
  • Residency, Internal Medicine:  University of Illinois, Urbana, IL 
  • Internship, Internal Medicine:  University of Illinois, Urbana, IL 
  • Medical School, MBBS (MD): Pramukhswami Medical College, Karamsad, Gujarat, India 
Practice
Heartplace
Dr. Leena Sharan, MD

Dr. Leena Sharan, MD

Internist

1675 Republic Parkway
Suite 100
Mesquite, TX 75150

Dr. Amir Choudhry, MD
Dr. Amir Choudhry, MD Cardiovascular Disease Physician
5.3 mi
1675 Republic Parkway
Suite 100
Mesquite, TX 75150
About Dr. Amir Choudhry, MD
Schedule Appointment with Dr. Choudhry here BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Internal Medicine
 LANGUAGES:
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Punjabi
  • Spanish
  • Urdu
HOSPITALS: EDUCATION:
  • Fellowship, Cardiology: New Jersey Medical School-UMDNJ 
  • Residency, Internal Medicine:  New Jersey Medical School-UMDNJ 
  • Internship, Internal Medicine:  New Jersey Medical School-UMDNJ 
  • Medical School, MD Degree: New Jersey Medical School-UMDNJ 
  • Undergraduate, Masters in Environmental Science: Rutgers University 
  • Undergraduate, BS in Life Science: Penn State University 
PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA:

 

Practice
Heartplace
Dr. Amir Choudhry, MD

Dr. Amir Choudhry, MD

Internist

1675 Republic Parkway
Suite 100
Mesquite, TX 75150

Dr. Ali Moustapha, MD
Dr. Ali Moustapha, MD Cardiovascular Disease Physician
5.3 mi
1675 Republic Parkway
Suite 100
Mesquite, TX 75150
About Dr. Ali Moustapha, MD
Schedule Appointment with Dr. Moustapha: BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Nuclear Medicine
LANGUAGES:
  • English
  • Arabic
  • French
HOSPITALS:
  • Glen Rose Medical Center
  • Medfinity Health HEB
  • Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington
  • Texas Health HEB
EDUCATION:
  • Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: University of Texas at Houston, Houston, TX 
  • Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: University of Texas at Houston, Houston, TX 
  • Residency, Internal Medicine: Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
  • Internship, Internal Medicine: Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH
  • Medical School, MD Degree: American University of Beirut, New York, NY 
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:
Practice
Heartplace
Dr. Ali Moustapha, MD

Dr. Ali Moustapha, MD

Internist

1675 Republic Parkway
Suite 100
Mesquite, TX 75150