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Darshan Anandu, MD, is an experienced gastroenterologist at GI Specialists of Houston, LLP, with several convenient locations in Baytown, North Loop, Houston, and Humble, Texas. He is dedicated to providing comprehensive, individualized care to his patients.

Dr. Anandu ​earned his medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas. He then completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. During his last year, he served as chief resident. Afterward, Dr. Anandu served as a clinical fellow in the Division of Gastroenterology at McGovern Medical School, part of the University of Texas Houston Medical School.

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

Dr. Anandu welcomes new and existing patients to GI Specialists of Houston, LLP, and looks forward to partnering with them on their health journey. Schedule an appointment by calling the office or booking online today. 

Vivian Young, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC is a skilled and practiced board-certified and licensed psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Lifespan Psychiatry & Wellness Center in Houston, Texas. Vivian is devoted to providing the highest standard of mental health for patients across their lifespan.

She obtained a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). She graduated Cum Laude from Texas Woman’s University in Houston, Texas, followed by a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Since 2020, Vivian has served as a PMHNP Student Preceptorship, performing the Preceptor role to students.

With over 15 years of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN), Vivian has a particular interest in psychiatry and mental health, quality assurance (QA), home health care, skilled nursing, case management, medical/surgical care, and long-term acute care (LTAC).

As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, Vivian leads with medication management as a primary form of treatment. However, she can also provide support therapy in combination.

She consults with psychiatrists on cases beyond the scope of nurse practitioner qualification. She works with other staff, such as therapists and social workers, to determine diagnoses and develop the best care plan. She also collaborates with other mental health professionals and primary care providers to discuss treatment plans and patient progress.

Vivian tailors each patient’s treatment plan to individual health needs and conditions. She utilizes her educational achievements and clinical experience for continued growth, enhancement, innovation, and diversity, aiming to deliver personalized and quality care to clients consistently.

She is passionate about educating patients and families on behaviors related to mental disorders, advocates for mental health clients and their families, and facilitates therapy and crisis response to clients.

Sunil K. Saraf, MD, FACAAI, FAAAAI is a board-certified allergist and immunologist who works with patients seeking relief from a wide range of conditions at The Allergy Clinic. He spends significant time with each patient to ensure he has explained their condition clearly and has answered all of their questions.

After completing his medical schooling at Banaras Hindu University’s Institute of Medical Sciences, one of the premier medical colleges in India, Dr. Saraf completed his internal medicine internship and residency at Queens Hospital Center, a program affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, followed by a fellowship in allergy and immunology at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Dr. Saraf has served as vice president of the Kentucky chapter of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI). He is a fellow of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, and is board-certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. He is the recipient of a Bridges to Excellence – Asthma Care Recognition Program, which identifies clinicians who deliver high-value asthma care to patients. Dr. Saraf was recently voted Best Allergist/Immunologist in Houston by H Texas Magazine readers.

Dr. Saraf sees patients at our Pasadena office on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.  As an allergy sufferer himself, Dr. Saraf personally understands how someone's quality of life can be affected by ongoing allergy ailments.

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.

Dr. Kaminski graduated from medical school at Texas Tech University in Lubbock. She completed residency at University of Oklahoma in Tulsa in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and served as chief resident. She completed fellowship in Sports Medicine at Texas Tech. She is board certified in these fields and has 7 years of experience. She has a focus in concussion management, regenerative medicine, obesity medicine, eating disorders in athletes, working with musculoskeletal injuries, working with hypermobility syndromes, and in breastfeeding medicine. Dr Kaminski routinely performs joint injections, tendon sheath injections, trigger point injections, nerve blocks, hydrodissections, prolotherapy, fracture care including casting, and extensive concussion management, as well as continuing all aspects of primary care for all ages.

About Unifying Health Center

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Unifying Health Center is a premier wellness and Internal Medicine center led by Yashash Pathak, MD, and his highly trained team serving Sugar Land, Texas, and the surrounding Houston area. At Unifying Health Center, we specialize in Internal Medicine, Primary Care, Wellness and Direct Access Care, LIPOcel treatment, and Membership Medicine.

The compassionate and experienced team cares for patients ages 14 and older and takes a holistic approach to medicine. They specialize in LIPOcel treatment to destroy fat cells and MLS infrared laser therapy to treat chronic pain and inflammation, as well as arthritis pain and sports injuries.

Dr. Pathak is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and a leader in his field. He and his staff have many years of experience taking a hybrid-direct, primary-care model approach, combining Western medicine with Eastern philosophies and treatments.

In addition to LIPOcel treatment and MLS laser therapy, some of the many services available at Unifying Health Center include electromagnetic rejuvenation, onsite yoga and meditation, and nutrition therapy. The team also offers COVID-19 antibody testing, electrocardiograms (EKGs), pre-surgical evaluations, STD testing.

Unifying Health Center offers cash-based memberships with Internal Medicine/primary care and wellness platforms. They see patients without insurance and accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, United Healthcare, CIGNA, HUMANA, and AETNA.

Unifying Health Center also offers telemedicine visits, so you can receive medical evaluations and treatment from the comfort of your home. The medical staff provides Ayurveda consultations at a discounted price. Health insurance covers some wellness treatments, while others are cash-based.

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Yashash Pathak, MD, and the Unifying Health Center team, call the office or book an appointment online today.

Dr. Blessy Jacob is a Doctoral educated NP who specializes in Internal Medicine and Primary Care. She comes to the table with over a decade of experience in her field and has been in administrative and supervisory positions in the past. She is renowned for her extensive experience and success in treating a wide array of different medical conditions. Dr. Jacob is dedicated to providing high-quality, evidence-based care to all of her patients. She is equipped with enthusiasm, diligence, and various tools that she will employ to provide superior care to all.

Tomas G. Rios, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine specialist serving patients at Rios Healthcare Associates in Houston, Texas. He maintains the highest levels of accreditation and pursues continuing medical education to stay at the forefront of the latest trends in the medical field. 

Dr. Rios received his medical degree (MD) from Saint Louis University in Saint Louis, Missouri, in 2010 with a distinction in research. He completed residency training in internal medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center Houston (UT Health) in Houston, Texas. He then completed an additional year of training in cardiovascular medicine at UT Health. 

During his time at UT Health, Dr. Rios gained invaluable experience with rotations at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, the Texas Heart Institute/Baylor St Luke's  Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Health System, and Harris Health Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital in Houston, Texas.

In 2015, Dr. Rios started practicing as a hospitalist at Baylor St Luke's Medical Center. A quaternary care hospital, he gained additional experience in caring for the most critically ill patients requiring a multi-disciplinary approach to achieve the best outcomes.

In 2018, frustrated with the depersonalized nature of the current healthcare system, Dr. Rios sought to change the healthcare landscape. He imagined an industry where patients came first - above money and politics. Thus, he created Rios Healthcare Associates. Rios Healthcare Associates is where you can go for healthcare and know that your needs are the first priority.

Sunil K. Saraf, MD, FACAAI, FAAAAI is a board-certified allergist and immunologist who works with patients seeking relief from a wide range of conditions at The Allergy Clinic. He spends significant time with each patient to ensure he has explained their condition clearly and has answered all of their questions.

After completing his medical schooling at Banaras Hindu University’s Institute of Medical Sciences, one of the premier medical colleges in India, Dr. Saraf completed his internal medicine internship and residency at Queens Hospital Center, a program affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, followed by a fellowship in allergy and immunology at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Dr. Saraf has served as vice president of the Kentucky chapter of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI). He is a fellow of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, and is board-certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. He is the recipient of a Bridges to Excellence – Asthma Care Recognition Program, which identifies clinicians who deliver high-value asthma care to patients. Dr. Saraf was recently voted Best Allergist/Immunologist in Houston by H Texas Magazine readers.

Dr. Saraf sees patients at our Pasadena office on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.  As an allergy sufferer himself, Dr. Saraf personally understands how someone's quality of life can be affected by ongoing allergy ailments.

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

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

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

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

Dr. Shebey Thomas, MD, is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician with over a decade of experience across diverse healthcare settings. He earned his MD from the University of Debrecen Medical School in Hungary and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Robert Packer Hospital/Guthrie Clinic, Pennsylvania, where he received multiple awards, including Resident of the Year. Dr. Thomas is the owner and Medical Director of Riverstone Medical Associates in Missouri City, Texas, where he specializes in providing primary and ambulatory care. With expertise in internal medicine, he is also actively involved in clinical research, teaching, and quality improvement projects. His contributions to medicine are complemented by published abstracts and recognition for professionalism and excellence.

Sunil K. Saraf, MD, FACAAI, FAAAAI is a board-certified allergist and immunologist who works with patients seeking relief from a wide range of conditions at The Allergy Clinic. He spends significant time with each patient to ensure he has explained their condition clearly and has answered all of their questions.

After completing his medical schooling at Banaras Hindu University’s Institute of Medical Sciences, one of the premier medical colleges in India, Dr. Saraf completed his internal medicine internship and residency at Queens Hospital Center, a program affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, followed by a fellowship in allergy and immunology at University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City.

Dr. Saraf has served as vice president of the Kentucky chapter of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI). He is a fellow of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, and is board-certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. He is the recipient of a Bridges to Excellence – Asthma Care Recognition Program, which identifies clinicians who deliver high-value asthma care to patients. Dr. Saraf was recently voted Best Allergist/Immunologist in Houston by H Texas Magazine readers.

Dr. Saraf sees patients at our Pasadena office on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.  As an allergy sufferer himself, Dr. Saraf personally understands how someone's quality of life can be affected by ongoing allergy ailments.

Maria Scouros, MD

Board-Certified Medical Oncologist

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Maria Scouros, MD, founded the Houston Cancer Institute, PA, which has three locations in Houston, in 1984. She is certified by the American Board of Medical Oncology, with an international reputation for practicing state-of-the-art medicine with a commitment to excellence. She is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, Texas Medical Association and Harris County Medical Society, and MD Anderson Alumni. 

Dr. Scouros received her training in medical oncology at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, after completing her medical training at the Royal Free Hospital Medical School in London, UK and her internal medicine training at Evangelismos Hospital, Athens, Greece. 

She also served on the faculty of M.D. Anderson Cancer Center before founding the Houston Cancer Institute, PA in West Houston. She is on the staff of multiple hospitals in Houston where she  provides consultation services. 

Dr. Scouros has brought new advances in cancer therapy to the Houston community she serves. Over the years, she has implemented new treatments, such as interleukin therapy, autologous bone marrow transplantation, monoclonal antibodies, and anti-angiogenesis therapy, in addition to making available new chemotherapy and targeted agents and other regimens to all of her patients. Her reputation for integrating a multi-modality approach to the care of her patients ensures them access to all the tools that are available to fight their cancer.

Being multilingual, Dr. Scouros helps patients from around the world understand their options and treatment plans in their own language. Family members and caregivers are included in her care and compassion. She respects and answers their questions and concerns.

No one wants cancer, but patients can find comfort in Dr. Scouros’ knowledge, compassion, and personal care when it strikes. At the Houston Cancer Institute, the journey to health is a partnership between physician and patient.

Dr. Scouros is currently accepting new patients and looks forward to welcoming them to Houston Cancer Institute.

 

Ashley Cook, WHNP-BC, is a highly trained Women's Health Nurse Practitioner at Woodlands Aesthetics in The Woodlands, Texas. She has almost two decades of experience and specializes in an array of women’s services.

Ashley began her career in health care as a registered nurse after earning her bachelor’s degree in nursing from The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) in Galveston, Texas. She continued her education by receiving a master’s degree in nursing at the UT Health Science Center in Houston. 

She spent five years working as a registered nurse at The Woodlands Hospital Family Birth Center in The Woodlands, Texas, before moving to the Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center. Ashley then joined Dr. Jon M. R. Rawson, MD, PhD, at Woodlands OB-GYN Specialists, where she specialized in obstetrics, gynecology, and fertility. 

In 2017, Ashley established Woodlands Aesthetics with Dr. Jon M R Rawson, MD, PhD, a fully functional aesthetic medical spa in The Woodlands. 

She provides ongoing comprehensive care to her patients, offering them exceptional anti-aging treatments. Examples include laser skincare, neuromodulators, dermal fillers, vein treatments, laser hair removal, skin tightening, vaginal revitalization, and much more.

Ashely enjoys helping her patients achieve dramatic anti-aging results, smoother skin, and better body contours without pain, surgery, or downtime. She compassionately welcomes them to Woodlands Aesthetics.

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.