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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.

Tam Truong, MD, is an internal medicine physician at New Wave Physicians Group in Spring, Texas. He is dedicated to improving his patients’ lives through exemplary medical care with the Golden Rule of Medicine and aims to treat every patient with the respect, kindness, and love he would want his own family treated. Dr. Truong feels that each patient's situation is unique and takes time to listen and work with every patient to treat their concerns and put their mind at ease. 

Dr. Truong completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Austin. Following this, he attended Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine. He later completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas. 

Dr. Truong has 10 years of experience as a hospitalist dealing with acute illnesses in the hospital setting and has now transitioned to outpatient medicine with a focus on chronic illnesses and preventive care. He is excited to have joined Dr. Amie Sun-Wright, his medical school classmate of 2005 at New Wave Physicians Group in Spring, Texas, at the beginning of 2021. 

Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Dr. Truong now resides in The Woodlands, Texas, with his spouse and three children. When he's not helping his patients, he is proud to be a Home Depot Weekend Warrior, but most of all, Dr. Truong loves traveling and spending time with his family.

Timothy Carder, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician at New Wave Physicians Group in Spring, Texas. Dr. Carder enjoys caring for patients of all ages and medical conditions. 

A native Texan, he was born in Dallas, Texas, and grew up in Bogata, Texas, a rural agricultural community in Northeast Texas. Dr. Carder received his medical degree from Texas A&M Health Science Center in College Station, Texas, and completed his family medicine residency at Texas Tech Health Science Center of the Permian Basin in Odessa, Texas. 

He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and a member of the Texas Medical Association, American Medical Association, and Harris County Medical Society. 

An advocate in health and wellness, Dr. Carder is an active runner and enjoys participating in various running events, from 5Ks to marathons. He loves animals and has a special place in his heart for his late dog of more than 18 years, Skipper.

Amie Sun-Wright, MD, PhD, CCD, has been practicing medicine since 2008 in North Houston. She is proud to serve patients at New Wave Physicians Group in Spring, Texas.

Specializing in comprehensive patient care, she applies science and her clinical expertise to diagnose, treat, and provide compassionate care to all of her patients. She is committed to delivering high-value care and the best health outcomes and patient experiences. 

Dr. Sun-Wright studied at the University of Texas in San Antonio, where she earned her Master of Science and PhD in biochemistry. While serving as an assistant professor at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, she was involved in the development of using bacteriophage as a “natural killer” to bacteria in the human body. The research experience has trained her to always approach an issue with systematic assessment and critical thinking. 

During her research years, Dr. Sun-Wright realized she enjoyed helping people so she later obtained her medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine. She completed her residency in Dallas before moving to the Houston area so she could be closer to her loving and extended family. 

Her awards include “Top Doctors” in Houston for multiple years, and she was also named in the Who’s Who in Primary Care in the US in 2018. She served as a representative to Texas Medical Association early in her career and recently as a medical director for a national health care organization. 

Prior to her endeavors, Dr. Sun-Wright was an assistant instructor in the Department of Cellular and Structural Biology at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas. In addition to her role as an Internist, she is a Certified Clinical Densitometrist (CCD). A CCD is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies, a professional designation awarded to clinicians who meet specified knowledge.

Dr. Sun-Wright is a triathlon enthusiast and is fluent in English, Chinese, and medically conservant in Spanish. 

Kenechukwu "Kene" Enekebe, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician at Memorial Springs ER, providing urgent care to people of all ages in Spring, Texas, and the communities of Spring, Klein, Tomball, and The Woodlands.

Dr. Enekebe studied at the University of Maryland, College Park, earning his undergraduate degree in physiology and neurobiology. He then enrolled at the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (AUC) in Cupecoy, Sint Maarten, and obtained his medical degree.

Before entering private practice, Dr. Enekebe completed an internal medicine internship and residency at Maryland General Hospital in Baltimore. There, he received extensive training in all aspects of medicine, including the diagnosis and treatment of various acute and chronic illnesses.

Dr. Enekebe has served in various professional capacities since starting his medical career, including hospitalist and emergency room physician. He’s also taught up-and-coming medical students as a clinical assistant professor at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.

At Memorial Springs ER, Dr. Enekebe provides complete urgent emergency care services for non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries. He welcomes anyone needing same-day care to the practice today.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.