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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.

Harsad Patel, MD, is a skilled gastroenterologist at GI Specialists of Houston, LLP, with locations in Baytown, North Loop, Houston, and Humble, Texas.

Dr. Patel completed both his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in gastroenterology from Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers in New York City. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in gastroenterology.

He is a fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology and American College of Physicians. Dr. Patel is a member of the American Medical Association, American Gastroenterological Society, American Society of Internal Medicine, American Society for GI Endoscopy, Texas Medical Association, Harris County Medical Society, and Texas Society for GI Endoscopy.

Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients and welcomes them to GI Specialists of Houston, LLP. He is excited to be a part of their health care team. Schedule an appointment by calling the office or booking a consultation online today.

Specializing in gastrointestinal (digestive) disorders at Katy Digestive Center in Katy, Texas, board-certified gastroenterologist Murtaza Arif, MD, offers a variety of solutions to treat acute and chronic digestive health conditions. Dr. Arif is an active member of the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). Dr. Arif is a staff member of Katy-area hospitals, including Memorial Hermann Katy and Houston Methodist West.

Graduating with his residency training in Internal Medicine from the Medical College of Wisconsin, Dr. Arif completed his fellowship training in Gastroenterology at the University of Missouri. He then pursued advanced training in therapeutic endoscopy at Geisinger Medical Center in Pennsylvania.

In addition to his extensive clinical experience, Dr. Arif is the author and coauthor of several peer-reviewed journal articles, case studies, and book chapters that address gastroenterology conditions and treatments. He is especially passionate about his work in colon cancer screening and prevention.

At Katy Digestive Center, Dr. Arif provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services to address digestive disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease, gastrointestinal bleeding, constipation, diarrhea, acid reflux, and peptic ulcer disease, using the latest medical technologies. He offers a complete range of endoscopic procedures including upper endoscopy, colonoscopy, capsule endoscopy, and ERCP to ensure patients have answers quickly.

Dr. Arif is dedicated to providing the highest quality care and is known for his compassionate, comprehensive approach and his empathy for patient health care struggles. At Katy Digestive Center, Dr. Arif and his staff provide an opportunity for patients to ask questions, address their queries, and help them develop a better understanding of their symptoms.

Humayun Naqvi, MD, MBA, FACC at West Houston Heart Center in Houston, Texas, provides outstanding cardiology care for residents throughout Harris County and other nearby communities. Although Dr. Naqvi is a skilled cardiologist with extensive experience treating heart disease, he prefers to pursue prevention whenever possible.

Dr. Naqvi grew up in Katy, Texas, and has lived most of his life in Houston. He completed his medical training at Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Medicine and his internal medicine residency at the University of Texas at Houston.

During his residency program, Dr. Naqvi worked extensively with several specialists at the highly esteemed Texas Medical Center. He then completed his cardiology training at the University of Texas at San Antonio, developing a vast array of skills required to treat and prevent cardiac disease. 

During his training, Dr. Naqvi developed a heart for preventing rather than only treating heart disease. He also recognized that many patients feel forgotten and even ignored during their experiences with the nation’s healthcare system. He has since made it his mission to create a practice that allows him quality time with every patient as he helps them conquer the challenges of heart disease.

His preventive cardiology strategies include ongoing support that creates a lifetime professional relationship with men and women seeking to live their healthiest life while receiving the personalized care they require.  

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Ali El-Halwagi, MD, MPH, is double board certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. He is dedicated to delivering compassionate, personalized care to every patient he serves. Dr. El-Halwagi graduated summa cum laude from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering. He then relocated to Houston to attend Baylor College of Medicine, where he earned his medical degree with honors. In addition, he holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Texas, reflecting his commitment to understanding and addressing the diverse needs of the community.

Dr. El-Halwagi completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, where he also served as chief resident. During this time, he gained valuable experience as a hospitalist at Ben Taub General Hospital and Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center. He went on to complete his fellowship in Rheumatology at Baylor College of Medicine.

Throughout his training, Dr. El-Halwagi has been recognized with multiple honors for his humanistic approach to medicine, dedication to teaching, and excellence in patient care. He is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and the Gold Humanism Honor Society. He remains actively engaged with the American College of Rheumatology, participating in networking, conference planning, and ongoing professional development.

Dr. El-Halwagi is passionate about improving patient outcomes and building lasting relationships with his patients. Outside of medicine, he enjoys spending time with his family and traveling.

Kiran Farheen, MD, is a triple board-certified physician in internal medicine, rheumatology, and obesity medicine, proudly serving the Katy, Texas community. With over a decade of clinical experience, Dr. Farheen is dedicated to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Dr. Farheen earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. She completed her residency in internal medicine and fellowship in rheumatology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, where she trained under leading experts and conducted advanced research in ankylosing spondylitis. Before establishing her own practice, Dr. Farheen served as an Assistant Professor of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunogenetics for five years.

Committed to lifelong learning, Dr. Farheen views each patient encounter as an opportunity to grow and refine her approach. She believes in guiding and empowering patients to achieve their best possible health outcomes. Drawing from her experiences as a mother, daughter, wife, and sister, Dr. Farheen strives to connect with each patient on a personal level, treating them as individuals rather than just their diagnoses.

Recognizing the profound impact that chronic diseases can have on every aspect of life, Dr. Farheen is dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized care tailored to each patient’s unique needs. 

Satish Iduru, MD, is a highly skilled gastroenterologist at GI Specialists of Houston, LLP, with several convenient locations in Baytown, North Loop, Houston, and Humble, Texas. He is excited to provide the very best in gastroenterology care for his patients.

Dr. Iduru completed both his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in gastroenterology at MetroHealth, affiliated with Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, in Cleveland, Ohio. He also completed additional training in capsule endoscopy and Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS). He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in gastroenterology. 

Dr. Iduru is a fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology and a member of the American Medical Association, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the American College of Gastroenterology.

He is currently accepting new patients and welcomes them to GI Specialists of Houston, LLP. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Iduru, call the office or book a consultation online today.

Lakshmi Reddy, MD, is a board-certified internist at Houston Internal Medicine Associates PA in Katy, Houston, and Cypress, Texas. Dr. Reddy provides primary care services to adults, specializing in treating diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and chronic fatigue.

Dr. Reddy earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at Gandhi Medical College and Hospital in Hyderabad, India, before going on to Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, where she did her residency.

Dr. Reddy is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She is licensed in California and Texas and holds professional memberships from the American College of Physicians, Texas Medical Association, and the American Society of Internal Medicine. In 2011, Dr. Reddy was listed in America’s Top Physicians, and in 2013, she received an award in CMS Stage 1, EHR (electronic health record).

Dr. Reddy places great emphasis on preventive medicine and takes a personal interest in each patient, listening to them carefully in order to provide them with the best possible care. Dr. Reddy holds an affiliation with several hospitals in the Houston area, including Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, North Cypress Medical Center, Methodist West Houston Hospital, and St. Luke's Hospital at The Vintage. 

Tsegaw Egziti, MD, is a Consultant Nephrologist at Houston Kidney Specialists Center, which has four locations throughout Houston and Cypress, Texas. Dr. Egziti, was born in Ethiopia and graduated from Medical School at Gondar University, Ethiopia in 2005. He then moved to the United States and completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Austin Regional Program. 

Once he achieved his Diplomate in Internal Medicine, Dr. Egziti knew nephrology deeply interested him and he has remained passionate about it throughout his career. Dr. Egziti subsequently sought and was selected for a nephrology fellowship position at the highly reputed University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, Texas. After completing his fellowship, he practiced Nephrology in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, before relocating to the warm weather of Houston, Texas. He chose to join Houston Kidney Specialists Center (HKSC) in 2019 as he was looking for a group of hardworking, young, dynamic physicians, all of whom had trained in well-acclaimed universities. In addition, the group strongly shared his vision and belief of just not having the knowledge, but applying it, every day in their practice with tremendous care and compassion.

He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) in both internal medicine and nephrology. He has been part of various committees, including the Critical Care Committee and Pharmacy and Therapeutics committees. Dr. Egziti’s patients have often expressed that they regard him as a very compassionate and caring physician who lays a strong emphasis on medical care to improve quality of life. He has established himself in the community as an endearing physician with his pleasant nature. Dr. Egziti’s expertise in nephrology is consistently sought after by physicians, nurse practitioners, patients, and their families alike, for his immense knowledge, communication skills, and the empathetic care that he renders. 

Outside of work, he enjoys reading, sports, playing guitar and piano, as well as spending time with his beautiful family.

Jonathan Pankow, MD, is one of the skilled nephrologists practicing at Houston Kidney Specialists Center (HKSC), which has four locations – two in Cypress and two in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Pankow was born and raised in Wichita, Kansas, by two parent-physicians. He completed his Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry with Summa Cum Laude honors at Baylor University in 2010. He then returned to Kansas, where he earned his Doctor of Medicine at Kansas University School of Medicine in 2014 and was elected into the AΩA honor society. He then completed a subsequent residency in internal medicine at KU Medicine-Wichita from 2014-2017, during which he earned outstanding PGY-1 and PGY-2 awards and served as PGY-3 Chief Resident. 

After working with sound hospitalists in his hometown, Dr. Pankow returned south to Houston, Texas, where he completed his nephrology fellowship at UT Houston from 2018-2020. In recognition of his leadership qualities, excellent communication skills among his colleagues, and compassionate care to his patients, Dr. Pankow was made the Chief Fellow. He strongly believes that having the most current knowledge and diligently coordinating with medical team members are paramount in providing the best possible care for his patients just as he would his own family and friends. He joined HKSC in July 2020, seeking a team of doctors with a similar philosophy of patient care.

Dr. Pankow enjoys spending time with his wife – an infectious disease specialist – and his daughter and son. He is an avid runner and enjoys fitness with a focus on calisthenics in his spare time. He qualified for the Boston Marathon and remains competitive in running and fitness.

Dr. Syed Farhat A. Zaidi, MD, is a board-certified internist at Integrative Primary Care who specializes in diabetes, hypertension, emphysema, asthma, heart disease, and geriatric care. With a special emphasis on preventive medicine, Dr. Zaidi helps his patients in the Houston and Katy, Texas, area stay one step ahead of their health.

Dr. Zaidi completed his residency at the University of Missouri, Columbia, in 1999. Before coming to Texas, he was on the faculty at the University of Connecticut, Hartford, for three years. Dr. Zaidi is affiliated with many local Katy/West Houston area hospitals, as well as nursing homes in the region.

To stay abreast of the latest medical advances, Dr. Zaidi is a member of the New Mexico Medical Society.

Currently, Dr. Zaidi resides in Katy with his wife and two girls. His hobbies include photography, hunting, fishing, flying, and biking.

Meet Abida Hasan, DO
Board-Certified Rheumatologist

We are honored to have Dr. Abida Hasan, DO as a valued member of our rheumatology team. Dr. Hasan is a board-certified rheumatologist known for her clinical excellence, leadership in academic medicine, and unwavering commitment to patient-centered care.

Dr. Hasan completed both her Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the prestigious State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. During her fellowship, she was selected to serve as Chief Rheumatology Fellow in her final year—an acknowledgment of her leadership, clinical acumen, and dedication to the field. Notably, she made history at SUNY Downstate as the first woman to be awarded the distinguished Dr. Douglas Mund Award, an honor given to a fellow demonstrating outstanding aptitude, professionalism, and excellence in rheumatologic care.

Following her fellowship, Dr. Hasan joined the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) – Fresno as a Clinical Instructor of Medicine in the Department of Rheumatology. There, she played an active role in both patient care and the academic development of medical residents and fellows, while continuing her commitment to advancing the field through research. Her scholarly work has been featured in multiple peer-reviewed scientific journals, reflecting her passion for evidence-based practice and clinical innovation.

Dr. Hasan specializes in the diagnosis and management of a broad spectrum of autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, scleroderma, vasculitis, and other connective tissue diseases. She combines the most current clinical guidelines with a deeply compassionate approach to care—ensuring her patients feel heard, understood, and empowered in their treatment journey.

Known for her exceptional bedside manner, clinical precision, and integrity, Dr. Hasan is widely respected by colleagues and deeply trusted by patients. She takes pride in forming long-term therapeutic relationships and delivering personalized treatment plans that enhance quality of life.

When she’s not in the clinic, Dr. Hasan enjoys reading, traveling, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Mohamed Sheta, MD, FASN, FASDIN, is an award-winning nephrologist at Houston Kidney Specialists Center (HKSC), which has multiple locations in Houston and Cypress, Texas.He strives to reach more of the community as one of the few nephrologists nationwide specializing in minimally invasive surgical procedures. Dr. Sheta can perform percutaneous peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion, percutaneous arteriovenous fistula creation, and many other minimally invasive dialysis access surgeries.

Born and raised in Cairo, Egypt, Dr. Sheta received his medical degree from the University of Cairo, Egypt, and moved to the United States in 2009 for his nephrology fellowship at the University of Minnesota. He eventually became a research fellow with Houston Methodist at Texas Medical Center. He has also trained with the American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology (ASDIN) Training Program at the Dialysis Access Institute in Orangeburg, South Carolina, which is touted as one of the most prestigious dialysis access training programs worldwide. He eventually became the director of their interventional training program and has taught many interventional nephrologists from around the world special techniques.

Multi-faceted and passionate, Dr. Sheta has earned several awards, including the Ellen Cosgrove, MD, Award for Excellence in Internal Medicine. He has publications in several medical journals, including the Journal of Vascular Access, the New England Journal of Medicine, and the Journal of Clinical Rheumatology. He is board-certified by the American Society of Diagnostic and Interventional Nephrology, the American Board of Nephrology, the American Society of Hypertension, and the American Board of Internal Medicine. He serves on the board of ASDIN and is a regular speaker for other national and international leading organizations that care for dialysis patients.

Dr. Mouin Sabbagh is an internist providing services to patients in Lake Jackson, Texas. He offers a wide range of services, including physical exams, weight loss programs, as well as testing and treatment for diabetes, allergies, respiratory diseases, stomach & intestinal diseases, and cardiovascular diseases.

Dr. Sabbagh received his medical education at the University of Cairo in Cairo, Egypt. After graduating from medical school, he completed his residency training in Internal Medicine at the University of Oklahoma Teaching Hospitals.

Dr. Sabbagh is affiliated with the Brazosport Regional Health System. During his career, he’s earned several awards, including the Excellence in Teaching Award from the American College of Physicians/American Society of Internal Medicine. He also served as Vice President of the Medicine Department at Brazosport Memorial Hospital from 1995-1996.

Dr. Sabbagh has been practicing medicine for almost 4 decades. He has significant experience in his field, and he has a reputation for providing quality care to patients. Patients who are interested in making an appointment with Dr. Sabbagh should contact Mouin Sabbagh, MD.

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.