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Dr. Vishal Kaila is a distinguished board-certified gastroenterologist, serving patients at GI SPecialists of Houston, at their Houston, TX location. His journey to prominence in the field began with a comprehensive gastroenterology fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center, where he was fortunate to train under the guidance of esteemed leaders in the realm of gastroenterology. During this pivotal period, Dr. Kaila immersed himself in cutting-edge research and honed his skills in advanced endoscopic procedures, laying the groundwork for his future contributions to the field.
Dr. Kaila's academic prowess is underscored by his notable presentations at national meetings and his contributions to medical literature, including a seminal book chapter on esophageal anatomy and several published articles in prestigious peer-reviewed journals. His commitment to evidence-based medicine and unwavering dedication to enhancing patient outcomes have garnered him widespread acclaim within the medical community.
A testament to his exceptional proficiency, Dr. Kaila attained the distinguished status of a finalist in the prestigious "EndoTitans" endoscopic skills competition, showcasing his unparalleled aptitude and mastery in the realm of endoscopy.
Beyond his professional pursuits, Dr. Kaila remains deeply rooted in his hometown of Houston, where he takes great pleasure in attending local sporting events and engaging with the vibrant community around him. As a native Houstonian, he is not only a distinguished medical practitioner but also an integral part of the fabric of his community.
Born in Houston and raised in Caldwell, Dr. Norman is a native Texan. Dr. Norman earned his medical degree from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, West Virginia. He went on to complete his internship and internal medicine residency at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, Mississippi, where he served as chief resident. Afterward, he completed his cardiovascular fellowship at Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area in Texas as chief cardiology fellow.
Dr. Norman is board certified cardiologist who specializes in general and invasive cardiology, management of high blood pressure and high cholesterol, peripheral vascular procedures and disease management, pacemaker implant and monitoring, cardiac arrhythmia evaluation and management, preoperative cardiac clearance, nuclear cardiology, stress testing, and echocardiography. Dr. Norman performs complex peripheral arterial disease procedures to correct the blockages in the leg arteries to restore normal circulation. He also performs the full spectrum of vein disease treatments to maintain healthy leg circulation. He has a special interest in pacemaker implantations to correct heart rhythm disorders. Dr. Norman is passionate about patient care and enjoys taking care of his patients.
Dr Norman is accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment with our board certified cardiologist Dr. Norman, call the office or book a consultation online today.
Mohammad M. Ansari, MD, also known as Mac Ansari, MD, is our newest cardiologist at Northwest Houston Heart Center joining the practice in September of 2024. Dr Ansari specializes in structural and interventional cardiology at Northwest Houston Heart Center in Tomball, Texas.
With an impressive educational background, Dr. Ansari's expertise is built on a foundation of advanced training and fellowships across top institutions. He completed his Structural Heart Fellowship at Lenox Hill Heart & Vascular Institute, his Interventional Fellowship at the University of Miami, and his Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship at New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical College.
Dr Ansari is currenlty preparing for his Internal Medicine Board Cerfitication and plans to take Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology boards after he passes his Internal Medicine Board Exam.
Adnan Aslam, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is a highly accomplished, triple board-certified cardiologist specializing in cardiovascular diesease, interventional cardiology, and nuclear cardiology. He provides comprehensive heart and vascular care serving patients across Tomball, Cypress, Magnolia, and the The Woodlands, Texas.
Dr Aslam is dedicated to delivering the highest quality, patient-centered care, combining advanced technology with a compassionate approach. His extensive training includes internship and residency programs at the University of Illinois College of Medicine and Tulane University School of Medicine, where he trained under some of the nation's leading physicians.
In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr Aslam is actively involved in advancing the field of cardiology. He has authored and co-authored numerous scientific publications, presentations, and abstracts contributing to ongoing medical education and innovation.
He is committed to utilizing the latest diagnostic tools and treatment options, including advanced cardiac PET imaging for the precise detection of coronary artery disease. An approch that offers greater accurarcy than the traditional nuclear stress testing. His practice is among the few in the Houston area equipped with this cutting-edge technology and was the first practice outside the medical center to offer patients this advanced testing in the clinic setting. Cardiac PET scans provide his patients state of the art technology by providing faster exams, lower radiation exposure and more precise results, enhancing the patients overall experience without having to travel far from home.
Recognized for his leadership and clinical excellence, Dr Aslam has been selected as a principal investigatro in national cardiology trials evaluating emerging therapies. He aslo served as President of the Medical Staff at Tomball Regional Medical Center from 2013-2014. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions.
Dr Aslam is accepting new patients and takes Medicare and most private insurances. To schedule your appointment with our board certified cardiolgist Dr Aslam call the office or book a consultation online today.
“I was greeted with kindness and a smile by Dr. AYENI and his staff. He was knowledgeable, provided me with educational information regarding my condition, and included me in the decision making for my treatment. This is the way to treat patients!! Keep up the good work and know that l will be returning.”
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Laura Fernandes, MD, FACC, is a practicing interventional cardiologist at Woodlands Heart and Vascular Institute, located in The Woodlands, Texas.
Dr. Fernandes has shared her expertise in the medical community for over 30 years and specializes in cardiology, interventional cardiology, and venous reflux disease.
Dr. Fernandes graduated from Federal University of Pernambuco, Brazil, as one of the top ten students in her class. After completion of her research assignment in rheumatology at the University of Pennsylvania, she fulfilled a three-year residency in internal medicine at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She relocated to the Houston area in 1997 to attend a cardiology fellowship at the Baylor College of Medicine that she completed in June 2000. Immediately after that fellowship, she continued her training in interventional cardiology at The Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center. This fellowship was completed in June 2001.
Dr. Fernandes is a kind and compassionate doctor who treats each patient with patience and understanding. She counsels her patients on living a healthy lifestyle and coaches them on how to make good choices for their wellbeing. “No two patients are the same,” said Dr. Fernandes, “I treat each patient as an individual. I take the time to get to know my patients and their lifestyle, which assists me in making a more accurate diagnosis and treatment strategy.” She is focused on serving the cardiac needs of adult patients of all ages, advancing great cardiovascular health, and meeting the individual objectives of every patient.
The team at Dr. Fernandes’s office is committed to creating a positive experience from the principal office visit, to the analysis and technique and development. In addition to English, Dr. Fernandes and her team can accommodate patients who speak Spanish and Portuguese.
Dr. Fernandes is very active in hospital and physician affairs in The Woodlands and Conroe area. She currently has hospital appointments at Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, Houston Methodist Hospital Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Woodlands Hospital, Conroe Regional Medical Center, and CHI St. Luke’s Health – The Woodlands Hospital.
Adnan Afzal, MD, FACC, is a board-certified interventional cardiologist practicing at Healing Hearts Clinic in Conroe and The Woodlands, Texas. Dr. Afzal studied for his medical degree at Dow Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan. After moving to the United States, he completed his internal medicine and cardiology training at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.
Having discovered a passion for cardiology, Dr. Afzal completed a fellowship in interventional cardiology at St. John Hospital in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, after which he worked as an assistant professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston for two years. Dr. Afzal started in private practice in Conroe, Texas, in 2006, and has considerable experience in the field of cardiology. He specializes in treating coronary artery disease and is an advocate of comprehensive and compassionate cardiac care that treats patients as individuals and involves them in their treatment program.
Dr. Afzal is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in the subspecialty of cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology, and he is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology.
Arindam Banerjee, MD, is a board-certified interventional cardiologist at Healing Hearts Clinic in Conroe, The Woodlands, and Huntsville, Texas. Dr. Banerjee uses his extensive training to offer his patients compassionate and comprehensive cardiovascular care. He is happy to provide information and answer questions to ensure that his patients are well-informed about their condition and the treatment options available to them.
Dr. Banerjee earned his bachelor’s degree at Texas A&M University, then completed his medical degree and internal medicine residency at Texas A&M College of Medicine/Scott & White Memorial Hospital in Temple, Texas. He completed his Cardiovascular Diseases and Interventional Cardiology fellowships at the Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans, LA. He then completed an additional year of training at Ochsner in advanced, complex coronary interventions, peripheral vascular interventions, and structural heart procedures, including TAVR. He is considered a leader in the field of peripheral arterial interventions and routinely proctors doctors around the country on leading-edge technologies in the field.
Dr. Banerjee has partnered with exceptional wound care specialists, podiatrists, and primary care physicians in the area to lead a Limb Salvage Program. Codi Leggett, his nurse practitioner, assists in providing high-quality care for Dr. Banerjee's patients in the office and hospital settings.
Dr. Banerjee is a board member of College Park Heart and Vascular Lab. He also served as the Vice Chairman of Cardiology at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in the subspecialties of Cardiovascular Diseases and Interventional Cardiology.
Dr. Banerjee performs his procedures at all of the local affiliated hospitals and facilities. He is highly skilled at performing the following procedures: coronary angioplasty (including high-risk cases), heart assist devices (including Impella), peripheral arterial interventions, endovascular aortic aneurysm repairs, venous ablation for the treatment of venous insufficiency and varicose veins, pacemakers, and cardioversions.
Preeti Singh Desai, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist at Healing Hearts Clinic in The Woodlands and Conroe, TX. With a special interest in preventive cardiology and women’s health, Dr. Desai has performed extensive research in the field of cardiology and continues to stay on top of the latest developments in the field. Dr. Desai is one of the few physicians in the area performing 3D/4D echocardiography and guiding left atrial closure device placements.
Dr. Desai earned her medical degree from Rajiv Gandhi University in Bangalore, India, and completed her residency training in Internal Medicine at the North Shore University-LIJ Hospital in New York. She completed fellowship training in cardiovascular medicine from Texas Tech University. Dr. Desai has also done additional training to specialize in all aspects of Cardiac Imaging at the University of Alabama in Birmingham. She currently serves as a medical adviser for Lone Star College in Houston, in addition to practicing cardiology. Dr. Desai is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in the areas of internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. She is extensively published in peer-reviewed journals and earned various awards and accolades for her work in cardiology.
Dr. Desai’s clinical interests focus on coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, A fib, valvular and structural heart disease, vein disease, with a particular emphasis on women’s health, and preventive cardiology. She performs procedures such as nuclear stress testing, 3D/4D echocardiograms, vascular ultrasounds, cardiac CT & MRI, vein ablations, and transesophageal echocardiograms and cardioversions. Dr. Desai believes in preventing heart attacks by diagnosing early plaque build up, using state of the art technology. She strives to provide her patients with education and understanding of their heart conditions to help them achieve their goals; thus, empowering them to take control of their health.
In her free time, Dr. Desai enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and volunteering in the community.
Adnan Aslam, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is a highly accomplished, triple board-certified cardiologist specializing in cardiovascular diesease, interventional cardiology, and nuclear cardiology. He provides comprehensive heart and vascular care serving patients across Tomball, Cypress, Magnolia, and the The Woodlands, Texas.
Dr Aslam is dedicated to delivering the highest quality, patient-centered care, combining advanced technology with a compassionate approach. His extensive training includes internship and residency programs at the University of Illinois College of Medicine and Tulane University School of Medicine, where he trained under some of the nation's leading physicians.
In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr Aslam is actively involved in advancing the field of cardiology. He has authored and co-authored numerous scientific publications, presentations, and abstracts contributing to ongoing medical education and innovation.
He is committed to utilizing the latest diagnostic tools and treatment options, including advanced cardiac PET imaging for the precise detection of coronary artery disease. An approch that offers greater accurarcy than the traditional nuclear stress testing. His practice is among the few in the Houston area equipped with this cutting-edge technology and was the first practice outside the medical center to offer patients this advanced testing in the clinic setting. Cardiac PET scans provide his patients state of the art technology by providing faster exams, lower radiation exposure and more precise results, enhancing the patients overall experience without having to travel far from home.
Recognized for his leadership and clinical excellence, Dr Aslam has been selected as a principal investigatro in national cardiology trials evaluating emerging therapies. He aslo served as President of the Medical Staff at Tomball Regional Medical Center from 2013-2014. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions.
Dr Aslam is accepting new patients and takes Medicare and most private insurances. To schedule your appointment with our board certified cardiolgist Dr Aslam call the office or book a consultation online today.
Born in Houston and raised in Caldwell, Dr. Norman is a native Texan. Dr. Norman earned his medical degree from the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, West Virginia. He went on to complete his internship and internal medicine residency at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, Mississippi, where he served as chief resident. Afterward, he completed his cardiovascular fellowship at Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area in Texas as chief cardiology fellow.
Dr. Norman is board certified cardiologist who specializes in general and invasive cardiology, management of high blood pressure and high cholesterol, peripheral vascular procedures and disease management, pacemaker implant and monitoring, cardiac arrhythmia evaluation and management, preoperative cardiac clearance, nuclear cardiology, stress testing, and echocardiography. Dr. Norman performs complex peripheral arterial disease procedures to correct the blockages in the leg arteries to restore normal circulation. He also performs the full spectrum of vein disease treatments to maintain healthy leg circulation. He has a special interest in pacemaker implantations to correct heart rhythm disorders. Dr. Norman is passionate about patient care and enjoys taking care of his patients.
Dr Norman is accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment with our board certified cardiologist Dr. Norman, call the office or book a consultation online today.
Elite IVF is an infertility and reproductive medicine practice with locations in The Woodlands, Odessa, Houston and Fulshear, Texas, Nashville, Tennessee, and Fairhope, Alabama. Led by infertility expert Botros Rizk, MD, MA, FACOG, FACS, HCLD, FRCOG, FRCS, the practice helps people achieve their dreams of becoming parents with advanced fertility treatments and concierge services.
At Elite IVF, patients can experience unmatched attention and care. Dr. Rizk and his team provide individualized care, targeting patients’ specific problems with cutting-edge treatment techniques. They often use the DaVinci® robotic system to perform safe infertility treatments and procedures with minimal risks and high success rates.
The Elite IVF team is dedicated to helping patients find correct diagnoses and successful treatments. They frequently treat patients for polycystic ovary syndrome, noncancerous growths like fibroids and polyps, recurrent pregnancy loss, and other forms of infertility. They often recommend in vitro fertilization, a highly successful alternative to traditional conception.
The Elite IVF team also helps patients with egg and sperm donation and surrogacy. If patients can’t naturally get pregnant with their own gametes and those of their partners, the team helps them decide whether or not to use donor zygotes.
If you or your partner are struggling to get pregnant, schedule a consultation at Elite IVF by phone or book online today.
Tomas G. Rios, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine specialist serving patients at Rios Healthcare Associates in Houston, Texas. He maintains the highest levels of accreditation and pursues continuing medical education to stay at the forefront of the latest trends in the medical field.
Dr. Rios received his medical degree (MD) from Saint Louis University in Saint Louis, Missouri, in 2010 with a distinction in research. He completed residency training in internal medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center Houston (UT Health) in Houston, Texas. He then completed an additional year of training in cardiovascular medicine at UT Health.
During his time at UT Health, Dr. Rios gained invaluable experience with rotations at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, the Texas Heart Institute/Baylor St Luke's Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Health System, and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital in Houston, Texas.
In 2015, Dr. Rios started practicing as a hospitalist at Baylor St Luke's Medical Center. A quaternary care hospital, he gained additional experience in caring for the most critically ill patients requiring a multi-disciplinary approach to achieve the best outcomes.
In 2018, frustrated with the depersonalized nature of the current healthcare system, Dr. Rios sought to change the healthcare landscape. He imagined an industry where patients came first - above money and politics. Thus, he created Rios Healthcare Associates. Rios Healthcare Associates is where you can go for healthcare and know that your needs are the first priority.
“Dr. Siddiqi, Jennifer, and staff are TOP NOTCH! They helped me with all of my concerns and MORE. One of their procedures that speaks volumes is that their office re-evaluates after 3 months to be sure that the current plan for me is working. ...My goals are being ACHIEVED!
I will continue to refer my friends and family!”
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