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BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Interventional Cardiology
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Internal Medicine

HOSPITALS:

• Medical City Plano
• Texas Health Allen
• Texas Health Frisco
• Texas Health Plano

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
• Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
• Medical School, MD Degree:  Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth, Richmond, Virginia 
• Graduate School, Masters of Science in Physiology Degree:  Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth, Richmond, Virginia
• Undergraduate, Bachelors of Science in Biology Degree (Departmental Honors): Mary Washington College, Fredericksburg, Virginia 

PROCEDURAL SKILLS:

• Complex Coronary & Peripheral Interventions
• Heart Catheterizations
• Percutaneous Support Devices (Impella, IABP)
• Venous Reflux Disease & Ablation Therapy
• TAVR

PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA:

Publications:

• Brown WR, Levine, G. “Chest Pains and Angina”. In Levine, G, Cardiology Secrets (4th , pp. 110-116). Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders. (2014).

• Salloum FN, Abbate A, Houser J, Mudrick C, Roy S, Brown WR, Qureshi I, Prabhakar S and Kukreja R. “Sildenafil (Viagra) Attenuates Ischemic Cardiomyopathy and Improves Left Ventricular Function in Mice”. Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol. 2008 Mar;294(3):H1398-406. Epub. Jan 25, 2008.

• Majid M, Brown WR, Divakaran V, Virani S. “Pulmonic Valve Endocarditis, A Case Report.” Submitted to Texas Heart Inst Journal.

• Divakaran VG, Brown WR, Virani S. “Images in Echocardiography: A Freely Floating Saphenous Vein Graft.” Echocardiography. Vol 26. Aug, 2009.

• Brown WR. Assisted Drs. R. Kukreja and F. Salloum in the investigation of PDE-5 inhibitors and their role in cardio protection. “Chronic Inhibition of PDE-5 with Sildenafil (Viagra) Attenuates Ischemic Cardiomyopathy and Improves Left Ventricular Function in Mice”. 2007.

• Brown WR. Worked with Dr. T. Duane (Trauma Surgery) in the Medical College of Virginia Emergency Department. This research considered the value of pelvic/cervical spine films, and outcomes in various patient populations, including the obese and the diabetic patient. “The Role and Influence of Plain Films and Patient Demographics on Outcomes in the Trauma Bay." 2006.

• Brown WR. Worked with Dr. J. Feher to complete a thesis in physiology research. “Continuous Chemiluminescent Measurement of Superoxide in Intact Rat Hearts During Ischemia-Reperfusion.” 2002-2003.

• Brown WR. As a candidate for Biology departmental honors, worked with Dr. K. Loesser to complete a thesis in biological research. In May of 2001, presented research to the Virginia Academy of Science. The work subsequently appeared in the Academy’s publication. “Vitamin E: Efficacy of Gamma-Tocopherol vs. Alpha-Tocopherol in Atherosclerosis Prevention.” 2000-2001.

Poster Presentations:

• Oliver PA, Brown WR, Regan C, Stoltzfus J, Ornato JP. “Correlation Between Heart Rate in Pre-Hospital Patients In Atrial Fibrillation With Rapid Ventricular Response And Blood Serum Magnesium Levels”. AAEM meeting, Las Vegas, NV. Feb 2010.

• Salloum F, Abbate A, Brown WR, Hoke N, Kukreja RC. “Phosphodiesterase Inhibitors Reduce Myocardial Infarction, Apoptosis and Improve Post Ischemic Ventricular Function in Female Mice”. ACC meeting, Chicago, IL. March, 2008.

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BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Internal Medicine

 LANGUAGES:

• English
• Hindi
• Punjabi
• Spanish
• Urdu

HOSPITALS:

• Baylor Scott & White Medical Center Plano
• Texas Health Allen
• Texas Health Plano

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:

• Choudhry, Amir. "Another Reason Not To Smoke: Sudden Cardiac Death". keranews.org. Sam Baker. December 17, 2012.

LANGUAGES:

• Polish (Fluent) 
• Spanish (Conversational)

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology - Board Eligible
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Internal Medicine

HOSPITALS:

• Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano
• Baylor Scott & White | The Heart Hospital Plano
• Baylor Scott & White | The Heart Hospital Denton
• Baylor University Medical Center
• Baylor Heart & Vascular Hospital - Dallas
• Medfinity Health Plano
• Medical City Frisco
• Medical City Dallas
• Medical City Dallas Heart & Spine Hospital
• Medical City Plano
• Methodist Dallas Medical Center
• North Park Heart & Vascular Center
• Texas Health Allen
• Texas Health Dallas
• Texas Health Frisco
• Texas Health Plano

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA  
• Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA  
• Residency, Internal Medicine: University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, AZ 
• Medical School, MD Degree: Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC 
• Undergraduate, BS in Chemical Engineering: University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC  
• Undergraduate, BS in Chemistry: University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC  
• Undergraduate, Spanish Language Internship: Universidad de Salamanca, Salamanca, Spain, Spanish Language Internship 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

• American College of Cardiology
• American College of Physicians
• American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
• American Medical Student Association
• American Medical Association

HONORS/AWARDS:

• Louisiana Chapter ACC FIT Jeopardy: First Place (2020)
• Louisiana Chapter ACC FIT Jeopardy: First Place (2019)
• Resident Research Academic Excellence Day Banner University Medical Center: First Place (2017)
• High Value Competition Award Banner University Medical Center: First Place (2016)
• PGY-1 Poster ACP Arizona Chapter Scientific Meeting: First Place (2015)
• Medical University of South Carolina: Research Grant Awarded (2014)
• University of South Carolina: Dean's List (2002-2007)

PUBLICATIONS:

• Shao, Wanda; Drutel, Robert; Weiss, Jessica; Gerkin, Richard; et al. “QTc Prolongation Associated with Psychiatric Medications: A Retrospective Cross-sectional Study of Adult Behavioral Health Inpatients”. J Clin Psychopharmacol. 2019 Jan/Feb;39(1):72-77.
• Drutel R.; Payne J.; Glancy L. “Bradycardia in a Man with Hypertension”. American Journal of Cardiology. Oct. 2019.
• Jakkoju A.; Drutel R.; Ahmed J.; Cox-Alomar P.; Lelorier P.; Glancy L. “Myocarditis Presenting as Sudden Cardiac Death”. Journal of the Louisiana State Medical Society. 2019.
• Kern J.; Drutel R.; Leanhart S.; Bogacz M.; Pacholczyk R. "Reduction of T cell receptor diversity in NOD mice prevents development of type 1 Diabetes but not Sjögren’s syndrome". PLoS One. 2014 Nov 7;9(11).
• Drutel, R.; Jain, N.; Helmcke, F. “Chemotherapy Responsive Apical Left Ventricular Metastasis from Renal Cell Carcinoma". (2020, Accepted).

Schedule Appointment with Dr. Eifling here

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Internal Medicine

HOSPITALS:

• Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center - Fort Worth
• Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital - Dallas
• Medfinity Health HEB
• Medical City Fort Worth
• Texas Health Arlington Memorial
• Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington
• Texas Health HEB

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology: Texas Heart Institute, Houston, TX 
• Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: Texas Heart Institute, Houston, TX 
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO 
• Internship, Internal Medicine:  University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO 
• Medical School, MD Degree: University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO 
• Undergraduate: University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

• American College of Cardiology
• Heart Rhythm Society

HONORS/AWARDS:

• Healthcare Heroes Award - honored for developing a minimally invasive procedure for patients with advanced a-fib
• Chief Electrophysiology Fellow - Texas Heart Institute
• Chief Medical Resident - University of Colorado
• Gold Headed Cane Award for Promise as an Outstanding Physician
• Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
• James Waring Award
• Joseph Cowgill Award for Academic Accomplishment
• Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society

MEDICAL INTERESTS:

• Ablation of complex rhythms such as atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia.
• Laser lead extraction
• Pacemaker
• ICD
• Biventricular pacemakers
• Leadless pacemakers
• Subcutaneous ICD
• Implantable loop recorders
• Left atrial appendage occlusion

DIAGNOSES/CONDITIONS:

• Atrial Fibrillation
• SVT (racing heart)
• Wolff-Parkinson White Syndrome
• Ventricular Tachycardia
• Cardiac Arrest
• PVCs
• Palpitations
• Syncope (fainting)
• Electrical Heart Block
• Skipped Heart Beats

SERVICES:

• Electrophysiological Testing (EP Study)
• Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation
• Ablation of Atrial Flutter
• Ablation of SVT
• Ablation of Wolff-Parkinson White
• Ablation of Atrial Tachycardia
• Ablation of AVNRT
• Ablation of PVCs
• Ablation of Ventricular Tachycardia
• Device Follow-up
• Electrocardiograms (EKG/ECG)
• Holter / Event Monitors
• Implantable Loop Recorders
• Laser Lead Extraction
• Leadless Pacemaker Implantation
• Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion (Watchman)
• Pacemaker, ICD, Defibrillator, and Biventricular Device Implantation
• Subcuteneous ICD Implantation
• Tilt Table Testing

PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA:

• Eifling, Michael. "Off beat: St. Mark's, Ogden Regional offer debated treatment for irregular heartbeats". deseret.com. Daphne Chen. December 25, 2015.

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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:

• American College of Cardiology
• American College of Osteopathic Internists
• American Osteopathic Association
• Texas Medical Association
• Texas Osteopathic Medical Association

Schedule Appointment with Dr. Feghali:

• Dallas - Downtown, Baylor Clinic
• Corsicana Clinic
  

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Interventional Cardiology
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Internal Medicine

HOSPITALS:

• Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas
• Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation
• Baylor University Medical Center

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas
• Fellowship, Cardiology: Ochsner Medical Foundation, New Orleans, Louisiana 
• Residency, Internal Medicine: Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, New York 
• Internship, Internal Medicine:  Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, New York 
• Internship, Internal Medicine:  American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon 
• Medical School, MD Degree: The Lebanese University faculty of Medical Sciences, Lebanon 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

• American College of Cardiology, Fellow
• Louisiana State Medical Society
• Mississippi State Medical Association
• Texas Medical Association

PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA:

• Feghali, Georges A. "New heart tests offer hope in fight against heart disease". dallasnews.com. Nancy Churnin. February 2012.
• Feghali, Georges A. "Recognizing Heart Rhythm Problems". Heart Smart (Cardiac Care). baylorhearthospital.com. October 2011, page 4.

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Interventional Cardiology

HOSPITALS:

• Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center
• Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas
• Baylor University Medical Center
• Texas Health Arlington Memorial
• Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX 
• Fellowship, Cardiology: Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX 
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 
• Internship, Internal Medicine:  University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 
• Medical School, MD Degree: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 
• Undergraduate, Ph.D. Biochemistry (1st year): University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX 
• Undergraduate, BA Science/Chemical Engineering: University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada 

Schedule Appointment with Dr. Frenkel:

• Garland Clinic
• White Rock Clinic

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Internal Medicine
• Interventional Cardiology

HOSPITALS:

• Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas
• Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Lake Pointe
• Baylor Scott & White | The Heart Hospital Plano
• Baylor University Medical Center
• Medfinity Health Plano
• Medical City Dallas
• Medical City Heart Hospital
• Methodist Richardson Regional Medical Center
• North Park Heart & Vascular Center
• Texas Health Dallas
• White Rock Medical Center

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 
• Fellowship, Cardiology: Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX 
• Internship, Internal Medicine:  University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX 
• Medical School, MD Degree: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX 

Schedule Appointment with Dr. Moustapha:

• Bedford Clinic
  
• Southlake Clinic

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:

• Fellow of the American College of Cardiology

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BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Interventional Cardiology - Board Eligible
• Cardiovascular Disease
• 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
• Methodist Richardson Medical Center
• North Park Heart & Vascular Center
• Texas Health Allen
• Texas Health Frisco
• Texas Health Plano

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA
• Chief Fellow, Cardiovascular Medicine: St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, OH
• Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, OH
• Attending, Internal Medicine Hospitalist: OhioHealth Doctor’s Hospital, Columbus, OH 
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, OH 
• Internship, Internal Medicine:  St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, OH 
• Medical School, MD Degree: American University of the Caribbean - School of Medicine, St. Maarten, Netherlands Antilles 
• Undergraduate, Bachelor of Science in Biology: University of Michigan, Flint, MI

HONORS/AWARDS:

• Live Presentation at CRT 2021 Conference (2021)
• Volunteer Recognition Award. Noor Community Clinic (2017)
• Finalist and Presenter of 2 Presentations at the 2012 American College of Physicians National Meeting, New Orleans, LA. (2012)
• Peter White Award for Excellence in Scholarly Activity - 1st Place at the 6th Annual Peter White University of Toledo Research and Clinical Resident Symposium (2011)
• One of the youngest graduates of University of Michigan - Flint with feature articles in the Flint Journal (2005)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

• Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI)
• American College of Cardiology (ACC)
• American Heart Association (AHA)

PUBLICTIONS/MEDIA:

• Khan, S., Mir, T., Ullah, W., Ali, Z., Idris, O., Khan, G., Rashid, M., Mahmood, M., Ali, S. S., Comparing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (AVR) with Surgical AVR, in Lower Risk Patients: A Comprehensive Meta-Analysis, and Systematic Review. Cardiology Research. 2020. 11(3):168-178. doi:10.14740/cr1046.

• Khan, S., Idris, O., Shah, J., Sharma, R., Singh, H., Anomalous Origin of Left Main Coronary Artery from the Right Sinus of Valsalva: A case series-based systemic review. Cureus. 2020. 12(4): e7777. doi:10.7759/cureus.7777.

• Nawaz, H., Changal, K., Hariri, I., Idris, O., Bhatti, K., Asymptomatic spontaneous complete dislodgement of a right atrial myxoma. British Journal of Hospital Medicine. 2018. Vol. 80, No. 5, P. ii. doi:10.12968/hmed.2019.80.5.ii.

• Marwaha, B., Idris, O., Mahmood, M., Gundabolu, A., Ali, S. S., Kanaan, T., Singh, H., Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Adult Due to Anomalous Origin of Left Main Coronary Artery from Pulmonary Artery. JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions. 2018. Vol. 11, No. 24. doi:10.1016/j.jcin.2018.09.025.

• Idris, O., Singh, H., Hariri, I., Nawaz, H., Luni, F., Marwaha, B., Mustafa, H., Adrenal Insufficiency: A Rare Cause of Complete Heart Block. Poster Presentation at ACC-Ohio 2018 Annual Meeting, Columbus, Ohio.

• Nawaz, H., Thomas, Z., Bhatti, K., Hariri, I., Idris, O., Thrombus in Transit. Cardiovascular Medicine. 2018. 21(7-8):200-201. doi:10.4414/cvm.2018.00572.

• Marwaha, B., Al-Dabbas, M., Idris, O., Shah, J., Mustafa, H., Hashmi, R., Enigma of complete heart block in pauci immune vasculitis. Poster presentation at C3 Conference 2018, Orlando, Florida.

• Idris, O., Late Presentation of Familial Coagulopathy. 2012. Podium Presentation and Poster Presentation at the 12th Annual Mercy Research Symposium held at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio.

• Idris, O., Rare Case of Pancytopenia. Finalist and Presenter at the 2012 American College of Physicians National Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana.

• Ashraf, M., Shehadeh, N., Idris, O., Patel, K., Anemia - An Under Recognized Complication from Immunoglobulin Therapy. 2012. American College of Physicians Ohio Chapter Meeting, Columbus, Ohio.

• Idris, O., and de Leon, R., Mortality and Morbidity - Pulmonary Embolism. 2011. Presenter at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio.

• Idris, O., Uncommon Association of Iron Deficiency with Pancytopenia. 2011. Podium Presentation at the 6th Annual Peter White University of Toledo Research and Clinical Resident Symposium, Toledo, Ohio.

HeartPlace is the largest physician-owned cardiology group in North Texas, with cardiovascular disease and cardiac electrophysiology specialists who consistently appear on the “Top Doctors” lists. The practice has multiple offices across the region, serving patients in Allen, Keller, Arlington, Fort Worth, Dallas, Plano, Corsicana, Garland, Glen Rose, Granbury, Bedford, Burleson, Irving, Mansfield, Mesquite, Richardson, North Richland Hills, Red Oak, Southlake, and Stephenville.

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HeartPlace has sophisticated cardiac imaging and other diagnostic technologies onsite so patients have fast, easy access to duplex ultrasound, echocardiography, electrocardiography, nuclear stress testing, and portable event and Holter monitoring. HeartPlace also offers convenient mobile check-in for consultations.

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Schedule Appointment with Dr. Jindal:

• Dallas - Downtown, Baylor Clinic
• Corsicana Clinic

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Internal Medicine
• Interventional Cardiology
• American Society of HTN
• Nuclear Cardiology

HOSPITALS:

• Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas
• Baylor University Medical Center
• Kindred Hospital Dallas
• Texas Health Dallas

HONORS/AWARDS:

• Alpha Eta Mu Beta, National Biomedical Engineering Honor Society, 1998
• Magna Cum Laude, Boston University College of Engineering, 1998
• ENGMEDIC (Combined Boston University program in Biomedical Engineering and Medicine), 1996
• Golden Key National Honor Society, 1996
• Dean's List, 1995-1998

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY
• Fellowship, Cardiology: University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY 
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY
• Internship, Internal Medicine:  Yale University, Yale New haven Hospital, New Haven, CT 
• Medical School, MD Degree: Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
• Undergraduate, BS Biomedical Engineering (Magna cum Laude): Boston University College of Engineering, Boston, MA 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

• American College of Cardiology
• American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
• American Society of Echocardiography
• American Society of Hypertension

PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA:

• Pheochromocytoma: Presenting with regular cyclic blood pressure and inverted takotsubo cardiomyopathy. The Journal of Clinical Hypertension Feb 2009.

• Heart Failure Conference: Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia in Heart Failure Patients. Department of Cardiology, University of Rochester. Mar 2007.

• Poster presentation: Idiopathic right ventricular failure post-pericardial window in a patient with cardiac tamponade. American College of Physicians: New York Chapter, 2004.

• Microchip Technology for DNA Sequencing and Macromolecule Identification. l3th Annual Senior Project Conference, Department of Biomedical Engineering. Boston University. Apr 1998.

• Natural history and long-term outcomes in Takotsubo cardiomyopathy. Department of Cardiology, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY- Jun '08- Jun '10

• Elucidation of the role of tissue kallikreins hKL2 and hKLs in renin-angiotensin system. Department of Cardiology, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY- Aug '06- Jun '07

• Correlation if transient ischemic dilation with echocardiogram documented left ventricular hypertrophy. Department of Cardiology, Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY Dec '04- Jun '05
• Design and analysis of semi-conductor microchips for DNA sequencing. Boston University, College of Engineering, Boston, MA- Sep '97- May '98.

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:

• D Magazine's Best Doctors in Collin County - 2017, 2016, 2015

PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA:

• Duncan, J., "Heart Failure Clinic Keeps Plano Woman on Right Track.", Bianca Castro. www.nbcdfw.com. July 31, 2019.

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS:

• Cardiovascular Disease
• Vascular Interpretation
• Obesity Medicine
• Internal Medicine

HOSPITALS:

• Baylor Heart & Vascular Hospital - Dallas
• Baylor University Medical Center
• Hunt Regional Medical Center
• Texas Health Rockwall

EDUCATION:

• Masters Medical Management/Business Administration:  University of Dundee, Nethergate, Dundee, Scotland
• Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease:  Univeristy of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-Cooper Hospital, Camden, NJ
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  Atlantic City Medical Center, Atlantic City, NJ
• Residency, General Medicine:  Lahore General Hospital, Lahore, Punjab
• Internship, General Medicine:  Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, Punjab
• Internship, General Surgery: Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, Punjab
• Medical School, MD Degree: The University of the State of New York, Albany, NY
• Undergraduate, Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Science: Univeristy of Punjab, Pakistan

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:

• American College of Cardiology
• American Society of Echocardiography

Schedule Appointment with Dr. Rashdan:

• Bedford Clinic
  
• Southlake Clinic

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

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:

• D Magazine's Best Doctors in Dallas - 2017
• Physician of the Year, Heart & Vascular Center, THR Plano 2015

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

• American College of Cardiology
• American Medical Association
• American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
• American Board of Vascular Medicine
• Society for Coronary Angiography and Interventions

PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA:

• Ramanath, Vijay S., "Spider Vein Treatment: What You Need to Know". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Zp7LOoyTzE. Mar 27, 2024.

• Ramanath, Vijay S., "Understanding Varicose Veins: Causes and Treatments".https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NumfzSimsQ. Mar 26, 2024.

• Ramanath, Vijay S., "Medical Minute: Aortic Stenosis with Dr. Vijay Ramanath". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGq22Vupp9A

• Ramanath, VS., Sachar, R., Soga, Y., Ansari, M., Kozuki, A., Lopez, L., Brodmann, M., Schroe, H., Diaz-Cartelle, J., & Zeller, T. (2021, May 24). 1-Year Results From the RANGER II SFA Randomized Trial of the Ranger Drug-Coated Balloon. ScienceDirect. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1936879821004775.

• Ramanath, VS. "Dr. Vijay S. Ramanath Discusses Positive Outcomes In Minimally Invasive Vein Disease Treatments". http://www.pennsylvania-magazine.com. January 11, 2019.

• Ramanath VS. "FOUR DOCTORS MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE CORRIDOR". addisonmagazine.com. Georgia Smith. February 19, 2014.

• Ramanath VS. "Second opinion saves man from double amputation". starlocalmedia.com. Kelsey Samuels. May 7, 2017.

• 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.

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BOARD CERTIFICATIONS: 

• Interventional Cardiology
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Vascular Medicine
• Endovascular Medicine
• 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
• Texas Health Dallas
• Texas Health Frisco
• Texas Health Plano

EDUCATION:

• Fellowship, Interventional Cardiology: Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX
• Fellowship, Cardiovascular Disease: Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX
• Residency, Internal Medicine:  Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX
• Internship, Internal Medicine:  Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX
• Medical School, MD Degree: UT Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, TX
• Undergraduate: Rice University, Houston, TX

HONORS/AWARDS:

• Medical Director of Cardiovascular Services - Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital - Plano
• Technology Committee Chair - Texas Health Resources Heart and Vascular Council
• Super Doctors: Rising Star: 2013, 2020, 2021, 2022
• Best Doctors in Collin County: 2020, 2021, 2022
• Best Doctors: 2021

PUBLICATIONS/MEDIA:

• Peterman, Mark A., "Has This Study Finally Settled the Debate on Supplements?". texashealth.org. December 28, 2022. https://www.texashealth.org/areyouawellbeing/Heart-Health/Has-This-Study-Finally-Settled-the-Debate-on-Supplements

• Peterman, Mark A., "90% of People with Type 2 Diabetes Had High Risk for Heart Attack, Study Finds (Texas Health Plano)". healthline.com. November 16, 2020.

• Peterman, Mark A., "North Texas Cardiologists Notice Significant Increase in Unique Form of Cardiomyopathy". texashealth.org. August 11, 2020.

• Peterman, Mark A., "How Sugary Drinks Can Affect Cholesterol Levels and Heart Health". Healthline.com. February 26, 2020.

• Fazel PA, Peterman MA, Schussler JM. Three-Year Outcomes and Cost Analysis in Patients Receiving 64-Slice Computed Tomographic Coronary Angiography for Chest Pain. American Journal of Cardiology 2009:104:498-500.

• Peterman MA, Hamman BL, Schussler JM. 64-Slice CT angiography of saphenous vein graft anastomoses fashioned with interrupted nitinol clips. Annals of Thoracic Surgery 2007:83:1204.

• Peterman MA, Donsky MS, Matter GJ, Roberts WC. A Starr-Edwards model 6120 mechanical prosthesis in the mitral valve position for 38 years. American Journal of Cardiology 2006:97:756-758.

• Peterman MA, Farooq H, Roberts WC. Facts and principles learned at the 31st Annual Williamsburg Conference on Heart Disease. Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings 2004:17:106-115.

• Peterman MA, Roberts WC. Syndrome of protein C deficiency and anterior wall acute myocardial infarction at a young age from a single coronary occlusion with otherwise normal coronary arteries. American Journal of Cardiology 2003:92

• Peterman, MA. "5 Hidden Causes of Heart Disease. What can increase your risk and how to prevent it". nextavenue.org. Frieda Wiley, PharmD. December 12, 2018.

• Peterman, MA. "27 Daily Habits That Are Ruining Your Heart. TURNS OUT, THOSE LATE NIGHTS AT THE OFFICE ARE PRETTY BAD FOR YOUR TICKET". bestlifeonline.com. Ashley Moor. June 12, 2019.

• Peterman, MA. "Vitamin D Won’t Lower Risk of a Heart Attack, But There Are Still Reasons to Take It". healthline.com. George Citroner. June 19, 2019