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Waqar Khan, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI, is board-certified in cardiology and interventional cardiology. Dr. Khan is the Founder and the President of Lone Star Heart and Vascular Center in Tomball, Texas. He has built and run one of the most respected cardiology practices in suburban Houston, which has thrived for over 20 years. Dr. Khan performs advanced cardiac and vascular procedures at some of the area's best hospitals in Spring and Tomball.

Dr. Khan holds a Master's Degree in Public Health from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in Houston. He graduated from King Edward Medical College in Pakistan.  His internship training was at St. Louis University Medical Center, followed by a residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in Houston. Upon completing his fellowship in cardiology at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Dr. Khan completed additional fellowships in Vascular Medicine and Peripheral Vascular Interventions at St. Elizabeth's Medical Center-Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston and the Cardiovascular Institute of the South in Louisiana respectively. He is Fellow of the American College of Cardiology.

Among his numerous awards and honors, Dr. Khan has been named one of Houston Top Docs every year by H Texas Magazine and Texas Monthly for several consecutive years. He recently published a best seller book titled "Be Heart Smart - Understand, Treat and Prevent Coronary Heart Disease" which is available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and many other retailers. Copies are also available at Dr. Khan's office. He is proud to lend his extensive experience in peripheral vascular interventions, coronary angioplasty, carotid artery angioplasty, and stents to help his patients.

Mohammad M. Ansari, MD, also known as Mac Ansari, MD, is a distinguished cardiologist specializing 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's dedication to cardiovascular health is recognized through multiple certifications, including Level II certifications in Cardiac CT, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology, and Vascular Ultrasound. He is licensed to practice in Texas, Michigan, and New York and is actively involved with prominent professional societies such as the American College of Cardiology and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions.

Honored with awards like the Dean's Educational Innovation Award and the UMC Spirit of Service Award, Dr. Ansari continues to drive progress in cardiovascular research and patient care.

Alan Mobley, MD, is a board-certified cardiovascular disease specialist, offering comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services at Heart Care of Conroe in Conroe, Texas. He has a special interest in treating coronary atherosclerotic heart disease and performing minimally invasive coronary angioplasty.

Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Dr. Mobley attended Baylor University in Waco, Texas, and the University of Kentucky in Lexington, where he completed a bachelor’s degree. He finished his medical degree at the University of Louisville in Kentucky and completed his internal medicine residency at Louisville University’s affiliated hospitals.

Dr. Mobley finished his fellowship training in cardiology with a focus in cardiac catheterization at St. Luke’s Health in Houston, Texas. He returned to Houston, where he first opened his private practice in 1980.

Dr. Mobley also specializes in the treatment and ongoing management of congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, and other cardiovascular issues. He remains committed to taking a complete and compassionate approach to helping others prevent heart disease.

Known for his focused attention to patient care, Dr. Mobley prioritizes his patients’ health. He values the time spent with individuals while he learns about their needs and keeps lines of communication open. 

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 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.

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.

Shashank Singh, MD, is one of the skilled physicians practicing at Houston Kidney Specialists Center (HKSC), which has four locations – three in Cypress and one in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Singh was born in India and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, from the young age of 1 year. He received his bachelor's degree in biology from Kennesaw State University and received his medical degree from St. George's University in 2014. He later completed his internal medicine residency in Brooklyn, New York. He finished his residency in 2017 and worked at LSU - Shreveport for some time as an internal medicine faculty associate professor. Deciding to specialize, he finished his nephrology fellowship from UT Health San Antonio and transplant nephrology fellowship from Emory University. Dr. Singh demonstrates a strong belief in providing the best care for his patients as he would want for his own family. He strives to provide excellence with kindness to all his patients.

In his spare time, he enjoys the outdoors by running and hiking and enjoys working on automobiles. He comes to Houston, Texas, with his wife - a native of Houston and an intensivist. He and his wife are blessed with a daughter.

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.

Vijaya Kaila, MD, is a gastroenterologist at GI Specialists of Houston, LLP, with locations in Baytown, North Loop, Houston, and Humble, Texas. She provides a wide range of personalized, high-quality care to patients of all ages.

Dr. Kaila completed her residency in internal medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. Afterward, she pursued his fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi. She is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in gastroenterology.​

She is a fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology. Dr. Kaila holds memberships with the American Medical Association, American Gastroenterology Association, and American College of Gastroenterology.

Dr. Kaila is accepting new patients and looks forward to partnering with them on their health care journey. She welcomes patients to schedule an appointment by calling the office or booking a consultation using the convenient online booking tool.

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.

Ronald Rance, MD, is an exceptional gastroenterologist at GI Specialists of Houston, LLP, with several convenient locations in Baytown, North Loop, Houston, and Humble, Texas. He is proud to provide comprehensive gastroenterology care to his patients.

Dr. Rance received his medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas, where he served as chief resident in his final year. Afterward, Dr. Rance served as a clinical fellow in the Division of Gastroenterology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in gastroenterology.

Dr. Rance is currently accepting new patients and is happy to be a part of their health care journey. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Rance, call GI Specialists of Houston, LLP, or book a consultation online today. 

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.

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.