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Dr James Wells joined our elite team of providers in July 2023, bringing with him over 40 years of education, training, and experience.

After graduating with his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin, Dr. Wells began practicing Family Medicine at the San Jacinto Methodist Hospital. He eventually moved to Selma Family Health Care, where he continued to practice Family Medicine, until he opened his own private practice, J. Darrick Wells MD, Inc., in 1996. Dr Wells continued to provide Family Medical Care for 22 years, before transitioning into the Urgent Care field of medicine.

Dr Wells’ awards are numerous and extensive, including: the Richard D Steed Scholar award, the All-Academic award, the Associated Press Honorable-Mention, & Phi Beta Kappa. During his college years, he was the Team Captain for the Rice University Football team, he received the American Spirit award, the George R. Brown Most Valuable Receiver award, the All-Southwest Conference Receiver award, and was inducted into the Tiger Athletic Hall of Fame.

After becoming a doctor, the leadership positions that he has held are even more copious, including:

Chairman of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee, Chairman of the
Performance Improvement committee, Chief of Staff for Selma Community Hospital, Governing Combined Board member of AMC-Hanford and Central Valley General Hospital, Chief of Staff Designee of the Selma Adventist Medical Center, Medical Executive Committee member Adventist Central Valley Medical Staff, Chairman of the Adventist Central Valley Medical Staff Credentials committee, and five (5) different Medical Director positions held.

In Dr Wells tenure as a physician, he has virtually seen it all and done it all. Call and schedule your appointment with him today.

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.

John Sunew, MD, FACC, FSCAI, is a skilled cardiologist at Memorial Katy Cardiology Associates in Houston, Katy, Cypress and Fulshear, Texas.

Dr. Sunew is triple-board-certified in Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, and Nuclear Cardiology. He is listed among Top Doctors 2015 in H Texas Magazine and Houstonia Magazine. He was born in Connecticut and grew up in New York state. 

Dr. Sunew attended Amherst College in Amherst, Massachusetts, and went on to earn his medical degree at the State University of New York Health Science Center in Brooklyn, New York. He then completed his internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship at The George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, DC. He fulfilled his interventional cardiology fellowship at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois.

Before moving to Katy, Texas, Dr. Sunew practiced interventional cardiology for ten years in northern Virginia. He held many leadership roles with the Inova Health System, including Medical Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Inova Alexandria Hospital and Chairman of the Inova Cardiology Quality Steering Committee. He was also Regional Leader for Northern Virginia in the Virginia Heart Attack Coalition. In addition, Dr. Sunew served as Assistant Professor for the Department of Internal Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine Inova Campus. He was also involved in several clinical research trials and academic publications. 

Dr. Sunew can offer the latest and most innovative treatments in cardiology, interventional cardiology, and peripheral vascular disease. He provides expertise in complex coronary angioplasty procedures, peripheral arterial angioplasty, and transradial cardiac catheterization. His non-invasive skills include transesophageal echocardiography and nuclear cardiology.

James Feldman, MD, FACC, is an exceptional cardiologist at Memorial Katy Cardiology Associates in Houston, Katy and Cypress, Texas. 

Dr. Feldman was born in Houston, Texas. He grew up in the Memorial area and attended Memorial High School. He received his bachelor’s degree in Economics with honors from The University of Texas at Austin.

Dr. Feldman completed his medical training at Creighton University School of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine and Cardiology Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in Waco, Texas.  

Dr. Feldman is a board-certified cardiologist with a strong interest in medical imaging. He is also board certified in Echocardiography with Level III training. He is a proud fellow of the American College of Cardiology. 

Board-certified in cardiovascular disease, echocardiology, and internal medicine, Dr. Feldman’s clinical interests include cardiovascular diseases and internal medicine. He also has a strong interest in medical imaging.

Outside of his practice, Dr. Feldman’s favorite activity is spending time with his family.

George Mammen, MD, FACC, is a talented cardiologist at Memorial Katy Cardiology Associates in Houston and Katy, Texas. 

Dr. Mammen grew up in Kerala, India, and earned his medical degree at Trivandrum Medical College in Thiruvananthapuram, India. Moving to the United States to continue his education, Dr. Mammen completed a residency in internal medicine at South Baltimore General Hospital in Maryland and a cardiology fellowship at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital, Texas Heart Institute in Houston.

Dr. Mammen is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiology. His clinical interests include interventional cardiology and cardiovascular disease, with a particular focus on invasive procedures such as angioplasty, stent implantation, and pacemakers. He is trained in all aspects of adult cardiology, with an emphasis on coronary artery disease and heart failure. He joined Memorial Katy Cardiology Associates in 1982. 

Dr. Mammen is active in hospital and physician affairs and has served as Chief of Cardiology at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital and Medical Director of the ICU at Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital. When not at the office, Dr. Mammen’s personal interests include tennis and skiing. He likes to spend his spare time with his wife and three children.

Anil Odhav, MD, FACC, is an expert cardiologist at Memorial Katy Cardiology Associates in Houston and Katy, Texas.

Dr. Odhav was born in Zambia, Africa. After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Zambia, he attended the University of Tennessee in Chattanooga, where he completed his Internal Medicine residency and a year as Chief Resident and Clinical Instructor.

Dr. Odhav performed his cardiovascular training at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and joined Memorial Katy Cardiology Associates in January 2001. 

He is interested in all aspects of adult cardiology with a particular interest in invasive cardiology, nuclear cardiology, echocardiogram, hypertension, and peripheral vascular diseases. Certification was obtained from the American Board of Internal Medicine in 1995 for Internal Medicine and in 2000 for Cardiovascular Diseases. Dr. Odhav is a proud member of the American College of Cardiology and the Harris County Medical Society.

During Dr. Odhav's spare time, he enjoys traveling alongside his wife and their children. 

Rajen Mehta, MD, FACC, is a skilled cardiologist at Memorial Katy Cardiology Associates in Houston and Katy, Texas. 

Born in Winnipeg, Canada, Dr. Mehta grew up in Houston, Texas, and graduated from Memorial High School. He attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in Biology and graduated on the Dean’s List. He continued to medical school at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He furthered his training in cardiology at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, where he was trained in specialized invasive procedures and diagnostic imaging. He joined Memorial Katy Cardiology Associates in 1998.

Dr. Mehta has expertise in cardiology, including the evaluation of common cardiac complaints such as chest pain, shortness of breath, passing out, leg swelling, and palpitations. He has a particular interest in preventive cardiology, including management of high blood pressure and cholesterol disorders, as well as management of the disease after they have developed such circulatory problems of the legs, coronary artery disease, and heart failure. Dr. Mehta places special emphasis on patient education. Dr. Mehta is trained in special cardiac procedures, including coronary angiography and angioplasty, pacemaker insertion, and transesophageal echocardiography. His main research has been in cardiac imaging, and he has several publications on echocardiography.

Dr. Mehta’s personal interests include playing guitar and spending time with his wife, two daughters, and golden retriever.

Amir Kashani, MD, MS, FACC, is a well-trained cardiologist at Memorial Katy Cardiology Associates in Houston, Katy, and Sealy, Texas.

Dr. Kashani grew up in Houston, Texas, and attended Second Baptist Middle School and High School. He completed his Internal Medicine training at Rochester General Hospital through the University of Rochester School of Medicine in New York, where he also served as Chief Resident and Clinical Instructor. He attended Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut, for his cardiovascular and electrophysiology training. Dr. Kashani also trained in Interventional Cardiology at Baylor College of Medicine in Waco, Texas.

Throughout his career, Dr. Kashani has been heavily involved in clinical cardiovascular research. Amidst his over 30 publications, he has numerous collaborations with the TIMI Group, Harvard School of Medicine, and Yale School of Medicine, Section of Epidemiology and Public Health. He is an invited author of several books, and he has been invited to present his research both nationally and internationally. Dr. Kashani currently continues his academic interests as a Baylor College of Medicine teaching faculty. 

Dr. Kashani remains active by enjoying a variety of sports. Also, he and his wife have a special interest in community service. Dr. Kashani is the President, Founder, and member of several charity organizations in Houston. One major focus of the charity organization that Dr. Kashani has established is providing health care to underprivileged children in Houston.