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Dileep Puppala, MD, FCCP, FAASM, is a pulmonologist at Texas Multi-Specialty Group, located in Houston and Cypress, Texas. Dr. Puppala is board certified in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. He has been in practice for 12 years throughout northwest Houston.
Dr. Puppala earned his medical degree from Andhra Pradesh University Of Medical Sciences in India. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Saint Vincent's Catholic Medical Center in New York City. Following residency, Dr. Puppala completed a sleep fellowship at Sleep and Wake Disorder Center at New York Hospital - Cornell University, and two pulmonary and critical care fellowships at Memorial Sloan-Kettering and The New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens.
Dr. Puppala has extensive experience in medical leadership. He served as the Medical Director of the medical and surgical intensive care department, the Medical Director of respiratory therapy, and the Chairman of the critical care committee at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital. Since 2004, Dr. Puppala has held the position of Medical Director of the sleep disorder center at Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center in Harris County, Texas. He is also a member of Infection Control and Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Co-Director of Critical Care Services and Respiratory Therapy Departments, and Co-Chairman of Critical Care Committee at North Cypress Medical Center in Cypress, Texas.
Dr. Puppala remains active in his field and holds memberships with many professional organizations. He is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians, the American Medical Association, the Texas Medical Association, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin.
Dr. Puppala has special interests in complicated sleep-disordered breathing, narcolepsy, parasomnias, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolism, interstitial lung diseases, lung cancer, pneumonia, asthma, and more. He performs specialized procedures including bronchoscopy with transbronchial lung biopsies, complicated airway management, percutaneous tracheostomy, chest tube placement, and pulmonary artery catheter placement. He interprets pulmonary function tests, methacholine challenge tests, cardiopulmonary stress tests, diagnostic sleep studies, CPAP titration studies, and multiple sleep latency tests.
When he’s not working, Dr. Puppala enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons. His hobbies include traveling, tennis, reading about world affairs, and cooking.
Lakshmy V. Ayyar, MD, FCCP is a pulmonologist at Texas Multi-Specialty Group with one office in Cypress and two in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ayyar is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, critical care, and sleep medicine. Her special interests include pulmonary disease and sleep medicine.
A native of India, Dr. Ayyar’s path to her medical career began at MGM Institute of Health Sciences in Kamothe, Navi Mumbai, where she earned her medical degree. She then came to the United States to complete residency training at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York. She rounded out her postdoctoral clinical education with a fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
Dr. Ayyar enjoys helping her patients at Texas Multi-Specialty Group. When she isn’t practicing medicine, she is active in medical and professional societies, including the Texas Medical Association and the Harris County Medical Society.
“I switched to Cypress Pulmonary because the VA health care system refused me a simple medical evaluation for decades. Dr Ayyar has taken the time and resources needed to help evaluate my condition. I am currently receiving good care.”
Srinivas Vodnala, MD, FCCP, is a pulmonologist at Texas Multi-Specialty Group with offices in Cypress and the Methodist Willowbrook and Fallbrook neighborhoods of Houston, Texas. Dr. Vodnala is board certified in internal medicine, critical care, and pulmonary disease.
Dr. Vodnala began his medical career at Kasturba Medical College in Manipal, India, where he earned his medical degree. He then completed his residency training at Saint Vincent's Catholic Medical Center in New York City. He finished his postdoctoral clinical education with fellowships at Saint Vincent's Catholic Medical Center and Albert Einstein Medical Center.
Dr. Vodnala is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians, the American Thoracic Society, and the Society of Critical Care Medicine. He is also a member of the Harris County Medical Society and the Texas Medical Association, the largest county and state medical associations in the nation.
For top-quality, evidence-based care in the Houston area, call one of the offices or schedule an appointment today.
“Excellent! Dr Vodnala & Staff make u feel at easy & are very caring.
When out of town few weeks ago, staff was very prompt to call in a refill while i was out of town!”
Amanbir Sohal is a pulmonologist located in the Northwest Houston area, board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical care.
Dr. Sohal grew up in NW Houston area as a child, where he attended school in Klein ISD. After medical school he went on to complete residency and fellowship training at University of Missouri in Columbia.
Dr. Sohal has particular interest in COPD/emphysema including evaluation and placement of endobronchial valves, interstitial lung disease/pulmonary fibrosis, asthma, bronchiectasis, COVID lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, lung nodules and cancer, pleural effusions and more. He performs many procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, chest tube placement, tunneled intrapleural catheter placement, thoracentesis, and transbronchial and navigational robotic biopsies.
Dr. Sohal speaks English, Hindi and Punjabi. He currently serves as the Director of Pulmonary Rehabilitation program at HCA Healthcare Tomball. He is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians, the American Medical Association and the Texas Medical Association.
He is committed to providing highest quality care to his patients and strives for superior care and outcomes. When not at work, he focuses on his family and spending time with his two sons and wife. He enjoys sports, especially basketball, and leads a very active lifestyle.
Harman Kular, MD specializes in critical care and pulmonary medicine. He is board certified in internal medicine and pulmonary medicine and board eligible in critical care. Dr. Kular completed all of his medical educaton and training through Baylor College of Medicine, which allowed him to practice in a wide variety of settings within the Texas Medical Center, including the Harris Health System and the Veterans Affairs Health System. He believes in providing evidence-based, patient-centered care and has experience with a full spectrum of pulmonary conditions including infectious diseases as well as pleural and lung malignancies.
Dr. Kular was born and raised in South Texas. He is a proud Houstonian, a faithful Astros fan and a Tex-Mex connoisseur. He lives in Houston with his wife, Sonia, and puppy, Sammy.
Yasir Akram, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI, is an accomplished interventional and general cardiologist at Apex Heart & Vascular Center, serving patients in Houston, Tomball, and Cypress, Texas. Known for his clinical expertise and extensive research background, Dr. Akram provides comprehensive care for a range of heart, peripheral arterial, and venous conditions.
Dr. Akram’s training spans Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine, cardiovascular disease, and interventional cardiology. He is highly skilled in advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including balloon angioplasty and complex percutaneous coronary and peripheral vascular interventions. His specialties also include advanced cardiac support techniques, such as the Impella heart pump and intra-aortic balloon pump.
In addition, Dr. Akram performs structural heart procedures, such as PFO and ASD closures, and is proficient in implanting loop recorders and pacemakers. He is a recognized expert in venous thromboembolism management, endovascular venous ablation, and vent seal techniques. His capabilities extend to performing transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography, as well as stress SPECT and PET imaging.
Dr. Akram holds fellowship status with the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and is board-certified in Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, and Vascular Ultrasound (RPVI). His Preventive Medicine board certification underscores his commitment to reducing cardiac risk factors through preventive care. A published author in leading medical journals, Dr. Akram continues to contribute to advancements in cardiovascular science.
At Apex Heart & Vascular Center, Dr. Akram is dedicated to delivering exceptional, evidence-based cardiovascular care. His advanced training, board certifications, and dedication to preventative cardiology enable him to provide high-quality care and innovative treatment options to his patients.
“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.”
“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.”
Andrew Martin, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner at Southern Secrets Med Spa and Clinic in Conroe, Texas. He takes a integrative approach to healing that avoids overreliance on pharmaceuticals.
Andrew earned an associate’s degree at the Lower Columbia College, College of Nursing in Longview, Washington, before completing his Bachelor of Science in nursing with honors at the University of Texas College of Nursing in Arlington. He fulfilled a master’s degree and post-graduate program at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston to earn the family nurse practitioner credentials and certification in emergency and trauma.
Before joining Southern Secrets Med Spa and Clinic, Andrew worked as an emergency center staff nurse in the busiest Level III trauma center in Texas and as a charge nurse in a chemical detox unit. He is a member of the American Academy of Emergency Nurse Practitioners, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and the Sigma Theta Tau.
When he’s not at work, Andrew enjoys spending time with his wife and four children. He likes being outdoors, hiking, hunting, fishing, and hopes to obtain his pilot’s license someday.
Roy E. Norman, DO, is the newest cardiologist to join Northwest Houston Heart Center and is now accepting new patients at the clinic locations in Tomball, Cypress, Magnolia, and The Woodlands, Texas.
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 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.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Norman, call the office or book a consultation online today.
Dileep Puppala, MD, FCCP, FAASM, is a pulmonologist at Texas Multi-Specialty Group, located in Houston and Cypress, Texas. Dr. Puppala is board certified in pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine. He has been in practice for 12 years throughout northwest Houston.
Dr. Puppala earned his medical degree from Andhra Pradesh University Of Medical Sciences in India. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Saint Vincent's Catholic Medical Center in New York City. Following residency, Dr. Puppala completed a sleep fellowship at Sleep and Wake Disorder Center at New York Hospital - Cornell University, and two pulmonary and critical care fellowships at Memorial Sloan-Kettering and The New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens.
Dr. Puppala has extensive experience in medical leadership. He served as the Medical Director of the medical and surgical intensive care department, the Medical Director of respiratory therapy, and the Chairman of the critical care committee at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital. Since 2004, Dr. Puppala has held the position of Medical Director of the sleep disorder center at Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center in Harris County, Texas. He is also a member of Infection Control and Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Co-Director of Critical Care Services and Respiratory Therapy Departments, and Co-Chairman of Critical Care Committee at North Cypress Medical Center in Cypress, Texas.
Dr. Puppala remains active in his field and holds memberships with many professional organizations. He is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians, the American Medical Association, the Texas Medical Association, the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, and the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin.
Dr. Puppala has special interests in complicated sleep-disordered breathing, narcolepsy, parasomnias, pulmonary hypertension, pulmonary embolism, interstitial lung diseases, lung cancer, pneumonia, asthma, and more. He performs specialized procedures including bronchoscopy with transbronchial lung biopsies, complicated airway management, percutaneous tracheostomy, chest tube placement, and pulmonary artery catheter placement. He interprets pulmonary function tests, methacholine challenge tests, cardiopulmonary stress tests, diagnostic sleep studies, CPAP titration studies, and multiple sleep latency tests.
When he’s not working, Dr. Puppala enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons. His hobbies include traveling, tennis, reading about world affairs, and cooking.
Amanbir Sohal is a pulmonologist located in the Northwest Houston area, board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical care.
Dr. Sohal grew up in NW Houston area as a child, where he attended school in Klein ISD. After medical school he went on to complete residency and fellowship training at University of Missouri in Columbia.
Dr. Sohal has particular interest in COPD/emphysema including evaluation and placement of endobronchial valves, interstitial lung disease/pulmonary fibrosis, asthma, bronchiectasis, COVID lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, lung nodules and cancer, pleural effusions and more. He performs many procedures including bronchoscopy, percutaneous tracheostomy, chest tube placement, tunneled intrapleural catheter placement, thoracentesis, and transbronchial and navigational robotic biopsies.
Dr. Sohal speaks English, Hindi and Punjabi. He currently serves as the Director of Pulmonary Rehabilitation program at HCA Healthcare Tomball. He is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians, the American Medical Association and the Texas Medical Association.
He is committed to providing highest quality care to his patients and strives for superior care and outcomes. When not at work, he focuses on his family and spending time with his two sons and wife. He enjoys sports, especially basketball, and leads a very active lifestyle.
Harman Kular, MD specializes in critical care and pulmonary medicine. He is board certified in internal medicine and pulmonary medicine and board eligible in critical care. Dr. Kular completed all of his medical educaton and training through Baylor College of Medicine, which allowed him to practice in a wide variety of settings within the Texas Medical Center, including the Harris Health System and the Veterans Affairs Health System. He believes in providing evidence-based, patient-centered care and has experience with a full spectrum of pulmonary conditions including infectious diseases as well as pleural and lung malignancies.
Dr. Kular was born and raised in South Texas. He is a proud Houstonian, a faithful Astros fan and a Tex-Mex connoisseur. He lives in Houston with his wife, Sonia, and puppy, Sammy.
Lakshmy V. Ayyar, MD, FCCP is a pulmonologist at Texas Multi-Specialty Group with one office in Cypress and two in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ayyar is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary disease, critical care, and sleep medicine. Her special interests include pulmonary disease and sleep medicine.
A native of India, Dr. Ayyar’s path to her medical career began at MGM Institute of Health Sciences in Kamothe, Navi Mumbai, where she earned her medical degree. She then came to the United States to complete residency training at the University at Buffalo, The State University of New York. She rounded out her postdoctoral clinical education with a fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
Dr. Ayyar enjoys helping her patients at Texas Multi-Specialty Group. When she isn’t practicing medicine, she is active in medical and professional societies, including the Texas Medical Association and the Harris County Medical Society.
“I switched to Cypress Pulmonary because the VA health care system refused me a simple medical evaluation for decades. Dr Ayyar has taken the time and resources needed to help evaluate my condition. I am currently receiving good care.”
Srinivas Vodnala, MD, FCCP, is a pulmonologist at Texas Multi-Specialty Group with offices in Cypress and the Methodist Willowbrook and Fallbrook neighborhoods of Houston, Texas. Dr. Vodnala is board certified in internal medicine, critical care, and pulmonary disease.
Dr. Vodnala began his medical career at Kasturba Medical College in Manipal, India, where he earned his medical degree. He then completed his residency training at Saint Vincent's Catholic Medical Center in New York City. He finished his postdoctoral clinical education with fellowships at Saint Vincent's Catholic Medical Center and Albert Einstein Medical Center.
Dr. Vodnala is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians, the American Thoracic Society, and the Society of Critical Care Medicine. He is also a member of the Harris County Medical Society and the Texas Medical Association, the largest county and state medical associations in the nation.
For top-quality, evidence-based care in the Houston area, call one of the offices or schedule an appointment today.
“Excellent! Dr Vodnala & Staff make u feel at easy & are very caring.
When out of town few weeks ago, staff was very prompt to call in a refill while i was out of town!”
Dr. Srinivas Vodnala, MD
Pulmonologist
10726 Huffmeister Rd
Suite 200
Houston, TX 77065
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Dr. Kamran Sherwani, MD
Cardiovascular Disease Physician 17.7 mi
21216 Northwest Freeway
Suite 330
Cypress, TX 77429
Kamran Sherwani MD, FACC, is a compassionate cardiologist at Heart Care Center of Northwest Houston providing cardiac services for patients living in the Methodist Willowbrook area of Houston, and North Cypress, Texas. He is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center and Houston Methodist Hospital.
Dr. Sherwani received his medical degree from Rawalpindi Medical College and has been in practice for 27 years. Following medical school, Dr. Sherwani completed an internship in internal medicine at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee. He then completed his residency in internal medicine at the same institution. Dr. Sherwani rounded out his medical training with a cardiology fellowship at the Mid-American Heart Institute at The University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in nuclear cardiology at the same institution.
Dr. Sherwani is board-certified in cardiology and nuclear cardiology. He has special training and interest in diagnostic cardiology, permanent pacemakers, and nuclear medicine.
Mukarram Baig, MD, FACC is a cardiologist at Heart Care Center of Northwest Houston providing cardiac services for people living in the Methodist Willowbrook area of Houston, and North Cypress, Texas. He is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center and Houston Methodist Hospital.
Dr. Baig received his medical degree from Aga Khan Medical College and has been in practice for 25 years. He completed his internship in general surgery at the John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. He then completed an internal medicine residency at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee. Dr. Baig rounded out his medical training with an interventional cardiology fellowship at the University of Lousiville in Kentucky, a cardiology fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis, and post-doctoral research at the Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Dr. Baig is board-certified in cardiology and interventional cardiology, with special training and interest in interventional cardiology.
Mohammed Khan, MD, FACC, is a cardiologist at Heart Care Center of Northwest Houston providing cardiac services for patients living in the Methodist Willowbrook area of Houston, and North Cypress, Texas. He is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center and Houston Methodist Hospital.
Dr. Khan received his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine and has been in practice for 13 years. He completed his internal medicine training at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in New Jersey. He then completed his cardiology training at the same institution, as well as his interventional cardiology training, where he earned certification in coronary, carotid, and peripheral angiography and intervention.
Dr. Khan is licensed by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He has special interest and training in structural heart disease cardiology, peripheral vascular disease cardiology, preventative cardiology, women’s cardiovascular disease, cardiac imaging, and interventional cardiology.
He looks forward to meeting new patients at Heart Care Center of Northwest Houston.
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