While Texas is known for making everything huge, it also ranks highest when it comes to fatal heart attacks. According to the Texas Health and Human Services, heart diseases are the number one cause of death in Texas, and strokes are at number three. These statistics are alarming, and to mitigate cardiovascular disease the Texas government organizes events and awareness programs. Thankfully, Texas also houses some of the best cardiologists in the country.
Dr. Heinrich Taegtmeyer
I trained well in cardiology and I also had a good fortune to be trained well in metabolic biochemistry, and how did this happen is I really don’t know, it was certainly not a revelation, it was the excitement that I felt when I started medical school. The opportunity to follow my own star somehow includes taking care of patients and working on very fundamental problems and not. I have been very fortunate that I have been able to do this now for almost 50 years.”
Dr. Heinrich Taegtmeyer is one of the most experienced cardiologists in Texas, he has been in this field for over 50 years. Not only does he treat and care for patients, but he has also supervised 12 graduate students and 16 post-doctoral fellows. He has also mentored 15 surgical residents along with 43 summer students, and most of his students went on to become successful physicians. Also, Dr. Heinrich has been honored with several awards.
The legendary Dr. Heinrich Taegtmeyer stopped by the AJP-Heart and Circ booth for a photo with our Executive Editor Kara Hansell Keehan and Dr. Anja Karlstaedt, an AJP-Heart and Circ reviewer. Dr. T published his first paper in AJP in 1975! https://t.co/u5rSCffTax pic.twitter.com/JYpfMGkzXA
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Specialization
Dr. Heinrich Taegtmeyer is a specialist in Cardiovascular Diseases and metabolic regulation of cardiac gene expression. In the latter, he identifies the causes of cardiac diseases concerning the genes of a person. Dr. Heinrich also strongly advises his patients to opt for an active lifestyle and a healthy diet.
The culture of academic medicine is changing somewhat but eventually, I think it will come back to this very essence not as progress through research, which often raises more questions rather than finding answers to questions. Intern, at the same time, provide the best possible care to our patients, technology helps.”
Education and Training
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Doctor of Medicine, Summa Cum Laude, University of Freiburg, Germany
- Doctor of Philosophy in Biochemistry, University of Oxford, Oxford
- Internship, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, New Jersey
- Residency in Internal Medicine, Boston City Hospital, Massachusets
- Residency in Internal Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Massachusets
- Fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Massachusets
- American Board of Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 50 years of experience in the medical field
- Junior and Senior Assistant Resident, Harvard Medical Service, Boston City Hospital, Massachusets (1971-1973)
- Fellow, Department of Medicine, Cardiovascular Division, PeterBent Brigham Hospital, Massachusets (1973-1976)
- Instructor in Medicine, Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts (1976-1979)
- Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Texas-Health Sciences Center, Houston (1982-1991)
- Director of the Cardiology Fellowship Program, University of Texas-Health Sciences Center, Houston (1988-1994)
- Professor of Medicine, University of Texas-Health Sciences Center, Houston (November 1991-Present)
Achievements
- Lyndon B. Johnson Award (1983)
- Distinguished Scientist Award (2012)
- Distinguished Physician Award (2013)
- The Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award (2015)
- President’s Scholar Award for Research (2016)
- President, The Society for Heart and Vascular Metabolism
- Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Society
- Fellow, American Heart Association
- Fellow, American College of Cardiology
- Fellow, American College of Physicians
- Member, International Society for Heart Research
- Member, International Academy of Cardiovascular Sciences
Media Appearances
Dr. Heinrich Taegtmeyer has been featured in Forbes Magazine, Tech Times, Daily Scanner, Medical News Today, Science Daily, and AHA Science News.
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Dr. Nadim M. Zacca
I believe in treating each patient, as I like being treated. Having been a patient, I find that quite easy to do. I share all results and information with you regarding your personal health situation and realize confidentiality is paramount. I look forward to caring for you.”
Another excellent cardiologist in Houston is Dr. Nadim Zacca, and he has been in practice for over 40 years. Dr. Zacca completed his medical school and internship in Lebanon, then, moved to the United States for medical training. Although he is a bit conservative when it comes to socialization, he is focused on his work, and his priority is to make his patients feel better physically. Also, he was among the first doctors to perform an Angioplasty procedure in the United States.
Specialization
Dr. Nadim Zacca specializes in Interventional Cardiology. He diagnoses and treats conditions like Atrial fibrillation, Angina, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arrhythmia, Atrial Septal Defect, and High Blood Pressure. Medical Technology has always been Dr. Zacca’s strong suit, and he performs procedures like Cardiac Catheterization, Coronary Angioplasty, and Atherectomy. This interest in technology was sparked by working with the best doctors in the country, he even had the opportunity to learn the procedure of Angioplasty from its inventor, Dr. Andreas Grüntzig. He also modified the device and has many patents to his name.
In 1981, We started doing Balloon Angioplasty and soon enough, we found out a lot of problems that needed to be solved and you know, the need is the mother of invention. We started thinking of other devices and this is how we came about the Rotoblator. In 1981, started with that idea, I co-developed it, then, we found out that we needed an expandable Rotablator, and I came up with so many patents concerning that device beta prototype and it was very successful.”
Education and Certification
- Bachelor of Science, University of Beirut, Lebanon
- Doctor of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Lebanon
- Internship in Internal Medicine, American University Hospital, Lebanon
- Residency in Internal Medicine, Rutgers Medical School, New Jersey
- Fellowship in Cardiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
- American Board of Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 40 years of experience in the medical field
- Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston (Present)
Achievements
- Patients’ Choice Award (2014, 2015)
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2015)
- Fellow, American College of Cardiology
- Fellow, American Heart Association
- Fellow, American College of Physicians
- Member, Houston Cardiology Society
- Member, Texas Medical Association
- Member, American Medical Association
- Member, Harris Medical Society
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Dr. Brian Lima
When I realized I wanted to be a surgeon, I couldn’t see myself doing anything else. Many of the scenarios we’re dealing with are imminently life-threatening situations. I develop a deep connection with patients and their families, even offer them my cell phone number, so that they can feel comfortable and I can allay their fears.”
Dr. Brian Lima is an outstanding cardiologist who has been mentioned in several news stories, and he has also been a part of several publications. He decided to pursue a career as a cardiologist at the age of 10 when his father suffered a heart attack, and from that point, he planned to make efforts to improve heart care in the world. Dr. Brian is also very compassionate towards his patients and ensures that not only his patients but their families are also not stressed.
Specialization
The main area of expertise of Dr. Brian Lima is Heart Transplantation; however, he also deals with procedures like Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Valve Repairs, Aortic Surgery, management of Heart Failure with Ventricular Assist Devices, and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. It is one thing to transplant a heart, but Dr. Brian also brought a dead heart back to life in 2019, for which, he made the news and received several awards.
Dr. Brian Lima is discussing treatment options with one of his patients
The science behind heart transplantation is so exciting. The potential to save so many lives with such a precious resource to see the heart beating on its own after having been out of a body from somewhere else, hundreds of miles away it’s just magic. There’s nothing else like that.”
Education and Certification
- Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, Magna Cum Laude, Cornell University, New York
- Doctor of Medicine, Duke University-School of Medicine, North Carolina
- Residency in General Surgery, Duke University-School of Medicine, North Carolina
- Fellowship in Cardiovascular Research, Duke University-School of Medicine, North Carolina
Experience
- Over 20 years of experience in the medical field
- Cardiothoracic Surgical Fellow, Cleveland Clinic, Ohio (July 2009-June 2012)
- Cardiac Surgeon, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons PA, Austin (July 2012-September 2014)
- Cardiac Surgeon, Baylor Scott, and White Health, Dallas, Dallas (September 2014-August 2017)
- Associate Professor of Surgery, Texas T&M Health Sciences Center, Dallas (July 2015-August 2017)
- Co-Director of Cardiovascular Research Services, Baylor Scott, and White Health, Dallas, Dallas (December 2016-August 2017)
- Surgical Director of Heart Transplantation, Northwell Health, New York (June 2017-March 2021)
- Associate Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery, LLJ School of Medicine-Hofstra University, New York (September 2017-March 2021)
- Professor, Center for Immunology and Inflammation, The Feinstein Institute, New York (November 2017-march 2021)
- Surgical Director of Heart Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support, Medical City Healthcare, Dallas (March 2021-Present)
Achievements
- Stanley J. Sarnoff Research Fellowship Award (2000)
- Dr. Charles H. Bryan Clinical Excellence Award (2012)
- Top Doctors (2018, 2019, 2020)
- Top Doctor of the Year (2020)
- Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author (2020)
- Member, American College of Surgeons
- Member, American Society of Artificial Internal Organs
- Member, American Society of Transplant Surgeons
- Member, International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation
- Member, Society of Thoracic Surgeons
- Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Society
Heart to Beat
Dr. Brian Lima published a book in which he shared his experience and all the obstacles he faced on the path of success. It is an inspiring story from the perspective of a physician. His book has been highly praised, and it was also Amazon’s Best Seller in 2019. Heart to Beat has also been mentioned in ABC News, Fox News, and CBS News.
For years, I’ve had a progressive, inescapable sense of obligation to share my story, to share the countless invaluable lessons I learned chasing my American Dream. Having scratched and clawed every step of the way along this journey, I can assure you from firsthand experience that the greatest threat to reaching your full potential is smiling at you in the mirror. You are the key to your success, not because you’re special, but because success is earned not bestowed.”
Media Appearances
Dr. Brian Lima has been featured on Becker’s Hospital Review, D Magazine, Thrive Global, Forbes, Well + Good, Pix11, and Refinery 29.
News about the 1st DCD #HeartTransplant in #Texas performed by our Medical City Dallas team @HCAhealthcare @DMagazine https://t.co/nJgiegnwsS
— Brian Lima (@BrianLimaMD) December 27, 2021
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Dr. Peter McCullough
I think I decided to go into medicine the day I was born. I was just programmed to do it, I never considered any other career, I left the house at the age of 17 to go off to college, I went to Baylor University in Texas.”
Dr. Peter McCullough is a highly-respected cardiologist, not only in Texas but in the entire country. He has been in charge of numerous test trials for medicines. Dr. Peter is known for his excellent assessment skills, and educating patients is another aspect that is taken seriously by him. So far, Dr. Peter has written over 1,000 publications and 600 citations in the National Library of Medicine. By possessing such extensive knowledge, it doesn’t come as a surprise that he gets invited around the world to give lectures, and he has even lectured at institutions like the New York Academy of Sciences, the National Institutes of Health, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Specialization
Dr. Peter McCullough specializes in Internal Medicine and Cardiology. He treats diseases related to the heart, arteries, and veins such as Cardiac Arrest, Angina, Aortic Aneurysm, Renel Artery Disease, and Deep Vein Thrombosis. In addition to heart care, he also deals with patients with kidney diseases, lipid disorders, and diabetes. Dr. Peter is also an expert on Covid-19, as he is actively involved in the research of this virus since its breakout.
Education and Certification
- Bachelor of Science in Biology and Psychology (Double Major), Baylor College of Medicine-Texas Heart Institute, Houston
- Doctor of Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas
- Internship in Internal Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle
- Residency in Internal Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle
- Master in Public Health, Epidemiology, University of Michigan-School of Public Health
- Fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
- Graduate Liberal Arts Studies, Southern Methodist University, Dallas
- American Board of Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 25 years of experience in the medical field
- Chief Cardiovascular Fellow, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine (1996-1997)
- Assistant Professor of Medicine, Program Director in Cardiology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit (1997-2000)
- Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine (2000-2002)
- Cardiology Section Chief, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine (2000-2002)
- Division Chief, Nutrition and Preventive Medicine, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine (2002-2010)
- Medical Director, Preventive Cardiology, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine (2002-2010)
- Chief Academic and Scientific Officer, St. John Providence Health System (September 2010-July 2013)
- Consultant Cardiologist, Baylor College of Medicine-Texas Heart Institute, Houston (January 2014-February 2021)
- Vice-Chair of Internal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine-Texas Heart Institute, Houston (January 2014-February 2021)
- Clinical Cardiologist, Preventive Cardiology and Advanced Lipidology, HeartPlace, Dallas (February 2021-Present)
Achievements
- International Vicenza Award (2013)
- Defender of Freedom Award (2021)
- Humanitarian Physician of the Year (2021)
- President, Cardiorenal Society of America
- Fellow, National Lipid Association
- Fellow, American College of Cardiology
- Fellow, American Collge of Physicians
- Fellow, American College of Chest Physicians
- Member, American Heart Association
- Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Society
- Editor in Chief, Reviews in Cardiovascular Medicine
- Senior Associate Editor, American Journal of Cardiology
Media Appearances
Dr. Peter McCullough has been featured in Fox News, Herald Sun, Joe Rogan Show, Houston Chronicle, Cardiovascular Business, Rumble, The Texan, Health Feedback, Reuters, New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of the American Medical Association, Lancet, and British Medical Journal.
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Dr. Khurram Nasir
Dr. Khurram Nasir is originally from Pakistan, and he completed his medical education there before undergoing medical training in the United States. Dr. Khurram is known for his compassion, he makes his patients feel like a family, and he respect his patients’ values by providing them alternate options during their treatment. Additionally, he has comprehensive knowledge about cardiovascular diseases.
Specialization
Dr. Khurram Nasir specializes in Preventive Cardiology, he helps his patients to modify their lifestyle to minimize their risk of heart disease. Besides that, he does Coronary Atherosclerosis, Cardiac Imaging, and Prevention. He has a clinical interest in Premature heart disease, Diabetes Mellitus, High Cholesterol, and Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease risk stratification.
Even among an established high-risk group such as those diagnosed with heart disease or stroke, those who engaged in regular exercise activities reported a much lower risk of being hospitalized, (having) an emergency room visit and use of prescription medications. The message to the patient is clear: There is no better pill in reducing the risk of disease and health care costs than optimizing physical activity”
Education and Certification
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Science (M.B.B.S), Allama Iqbal Medical College-Punjab University, Pakistan
- Master of Public Health, Epidemiology, Bloomberg School of Public Health Johns Hopkins University, Maryland
- Internship in Internal Medicine, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh
- Residency in Internal Medicine, Boston University, Boston
- Fellowship in Cardiology, Yale University, New Haven
- Master of Science in Health Economics Policy and Management, London School of Economics and Political Science
- American Board of Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 20 years of experience in the medical field
- Senior Research Associate, Cardiology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Maryland (July 2001-July 2003)
- Research Postdoctoral Fellow, Cardiology, Johns Hopkins University, Maryland (August 2003-April 2005)
- NIH T-32 Post Doctoral Fellow, Massachusets General Hospital, Boston (July 2006-June 2008)
- Director, High-Risk CVD Clinic, Baptist Health Medical Group, Miami (July 2012-January 2018)
- Adjunct Assistant Professor, John Hopkins Ciccarone Center for Preventive Cardiology, Maryland (June 2012-October 2021)
- Adjunct Professor of Medicine, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine-Florida International University (November 2012-January 2018)
- Adjunct Professor of Epidemiology, Robert Stempel College of Public Health-Florida International University (October 2014-January 2018)
- Director, Center for Healthcare Advancement & Outcomes, Baptist Health Medical Group, Florida (March 2015-January 2018)
- Chief Analytics Officer, Rightway Healthcare, Miami (June 2017-July 2020)
- Director, Center for Outcomes Research and Outcomes, Yale University-School of Medicine, New Haven (February 2018-September 2019)
- Adjunct Professor of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven (July 2018-October 2021)
- Co-Director, Center for Outcomes & Research, Houston Methodist (October 2019-Present)
- Chief, Division of Cardiovascular Prevention and Wellness, Houston Methodist (October 2019-Present)
- Professor of Cardiology, Houston Methodist (October 2020-Present)
- Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College-Cornell University, New York (May 2021-Present)
Achievements
- Arthur S. Agatston Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Award (2020)
- Distinguished Alumnus Award (2013)
- A. McGehee Harvey Research Award (2004)
- Board Member, American Society of Preventive Cardiology
Media Appearances
Dr. Khurram Nasir has been mentioned in Medical Xpress, Reuters, Yale News, CBS News, and The Cardiology Advisor.
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https://www.houstonmethodist.org/
Dr. Allen Anderson
People think that a heart attack means your heart actually stops beating or you drop dead, but that’s not really what a heart attack is. A heart attack is a situation that arises when blood flow to your heart muscle is cut off for a period of time and because that blood flow is interrupted to the heart muscle begins to die.”
Dr. Allen Anderson practice in San Antonia and he is highly regarded by his patients. He is among the most compassionate physicians in Texas and he goes out of his path to ensure that his patients are not stressed about their condition or treatment. Dr. Allen wanted to be a physician from a young age, his father was a hospital administrator, his mother was also a nurse, and this made him fascinated by healthcare. Currently, he lives with his wife and a daughter.
Specialization
Dr. Allen Anderson specializes in cardiology, particularly, non-invasive or minimally invasive treatments. He also has a clinical interest in Heart Failure, Cardiac Transplant, and Valvular Heart Diseases. Dr. Allen also invests a lot of time in research and developing therapeutic approaches for advanced heart failure.
There are a variety of things that heart failure is not and I think that it is important to understand that heart failure is not a heart attack. Heart failure is not a problem that leads to immediate death all the time it is a chronic medical condition. As a chronic medical condition, it is a condition that needs chronic treatment. It can be successfully treated some patients can live many many years with chronic heart failure and in some cases, heart failure can be reversed.”
Education and Certification
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Mercer University, Macon
- Doctor of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta
- Residency in Internal Medicine, New York University
- Fellowship in Cardiology, University of Chicago
- American Board in Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 25 years of experience in the medical field
- Chief Medical Resident, Sackler Institute of Graduate Biomedical Sciences-New York University (1993-1994)
- Visiting Fellow, Circulatory Physiology, Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center (1996-1997)
- Director, Heart Failure and Translation, University of Chicago (July 1997-April 2013)
- Professor of Medicine, Northwestern University – The Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago (April 2013-December 2019)
- Director, Center for Heart Failure, Northwest Memorial Hospital, Chicago (April 2013-December 2019)
- Chief, Dolph and Janey Briscoe Division of Cardiology, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio (December 2019-Present)
- Professor of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio (December 2019-Present)
Achievements
- Outstanding Teacher (2016)
- Outstanding Eagle Scout Award (2018)
- Sherry Meyers Faculty Teaching Award (2018)
- Member, Heart Failure Society of America
- Member, International Society of Heart & Lung Transplantation
- Fellow, American College of Cardiology
- Fellow, American Heart Association
Media Appearances
Dr. Allen Anderson has been featured in Chicago Suntimes, The Business Journal, and Kens 5.
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Dr. Pranav Loyalka
I think the awareness is anytime you have certain chest pain or you have shortness of breath, certainly, you should be thinking about the heart and if you are thinking about it, you should definitely go to your doctor. But again, you know, I think you also have to be smart about it. I would say if you have pain, especially if you are moving around and you get pain while you are active, even if you are still and short of breath, you are sweating, there are a lot of symptoms that come up, you should seek help.”
Dr. Pranav Loyalka is an amazing cardiologist, who has been in practice for over 15 years. He believes in the physician-patient relationship and approaches each patient with compassion. Dr. Pranav possesses a vast amount of knowledge in the field of cardiac health, and for this, he is often invited to talk shows to share his medical knowledge with the general public. He has also been awarded for his excellence in healthcare, punctuality, and treatment.
Specialization
Dr. Pranav Loyalka is a specialist in Interventional Cardiology, Heart Failure, and Congenital Heart Disease. He deals with all sorts of heart issues and his patients are anywhere from the 20s to mid-60s in age. In addition to the mentioned specialties, he has treated conditions like Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Valvular Disease, Acute Myocardial infarction, Valvular Heart Disease, and Angina Pectoris.
I think adopting new procedures and treatments is very important. Things that we can only treat in patients may be less than 80 years of age for example Aortic Valve Disease or Mitral Valve Disease that you know surgeons would have a difficult time with, with an older population, or sicker population. We can treat with newer catheter-based procedures, there’s been a lot of innovation on both the surgical side and cardiology side, which makes it a very exciting field.”
Education and Certification
- Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry, Magna Cum Laude, Harvard University, Massachusets
- Master of Arts in Biochemistry, Harvard University, Massachusets
- Doctor of Medicine, University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine, Missouri
- Residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans
- Residency in Cardiovascular Diseases, Baylor College of Medicine-Texas Heart Institute, Houston
- Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology, Baylor College of Medicine-Texas Heart Institute, Houston
- American Board of Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 15 years of experience in the medical field
- Physician, Delgado Cardiovascular Associates, Houston (August 2005-November 2008)
- Business Owner, Pranav Loyalka MD PA, Houston (November 2008-March 2012)
- Associate Chief, Center for Advanced Heart Failure, University of Texas-Health Sciences Center, Houston (March 2012-September 2017)
- Associate Professor, University of Texas-Health Sciences Center, Houston (April 2012-September 2018)
- Medical Director, HCA Healthcare Gulf Coast Division, Houston (September 2018-Present)
Achievements
- Patients’ Choice Award (2008-2018))
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2010-2018))
- Patients’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2012-2018, 2020)
- Top 10 Doctor – Neighborhood (2014)
- Top 10 Doctor – Metro Area (2014)
- Top 10 Doctor – City (2014)
- Top 10 Doctor – State (2014)
- Compassionate Doctor Award – 5 Year Honoree (2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2020)
- On-Time Doctor Award (2014, 2020)
- Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctors: 1st Edition
- Fellow, American College of Cardiology
Media Appearances
Dr. Pranav Loyalka has been featured in ABC 13, Texas Monthly, Houston Life, and PR Newswire
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https://houstonheartmedcenter.com/
Dr. Asif Ali
So you must have heard of that adrenaline surge, that rush that you feel in your chest at fight or flight response, so when we watch the SuperBowl, hey it’s an exciting time. We are rooting for our team, we want them to win, when they are losing, guess what? That adrenaline surge increases and that increase of adrenaline can increase your blood pressure, your heart rate, and someone who’s predisposed to heart disease that can be the tipping factor where they can actually have a heart attack.”
Dr. Asif Ali is an outstanding cardiologist that practices in Houston. He is known for his compassion and exceptional consultation, as he imparts his medical knowledge to his patients. Unsurprisingly, he is often a part of News shows. Dr. Ali has also co-authored the book, Cardiology Clinical Questions, Second Edition with M. Filsoof and John Higgins.
Specialization
Dr. Asif Ali specializes in cardiology. He has treated severe cases of heart failure and valvular disease. Dr. Ali is greatly interested in medical technology, he is also the chief medical officer for Curogram, which is a smartphone application that allows patients and physicians to contact each other via texting. He also invests his time in research for the betterment of the treatments of heart diseases.
Chronic diseases that we see from time to time. Hypertension, diabetes, smoker, if you have high cholesterol or lack of exercise, so these kinda predispose you to have blockages in your arteries also known as Coronary Artery Disease, and in fact, a study was done in Journal of Cardiology, they actually found that in 1980 when the LA Rams played the Pittsburg Steelers and they lost, for the next two weeks there was an increase in heart attacks but in 1984 when they did the same thing and they won, actually the heart disease and heart attacks were decreased.”
Education and Certification
- Bachelor of Science in General Biology, Trinity University, San Antonio
- Doctor of Medicine, University of Texas-Health Sciences Center, Houston
- Residency in Internal Medicine, University of Texas-Health Sciences Center, Houston
- Fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases, University of Texas-Health Sciences Center, Houston
- American Board of Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 15 years of experience in the medical field
- President, MD Trainer LLC, Houston (January 2005-2014)
- Sub Clinical Investigator, HEARTs, Houston (2009-December 2012)
- Assistant Clinical Professor, Memorial Hermann Health System, Houston (January 2012-Present)
- Assistant Clinical Professor, University of Texas-Health Sciences Center, Houston (January 2010-Present)
- Partner, Houston Cardiology Consultants, Houston (January 2011-Present)
- Council of Directors, True Health Initiatives (February 2016-Present)
- Chief Medical Officer, Curogram (April 2020-May 2021)
Achievements
- Medical Student Mentor Award (1999)
- Professional of the Year in Cardiology (2011)
- Patients’ Choice Award (2014-2018)
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2014-2018)
- On-Time Doctor Award (2017, 2018)
- Patients’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2020)
- Compassionate Doctor Award – 5 Year Honoree (2020)
- President, Western Branch, Harris County Medical Society
- Board Member, South Asian Chamber of Commerce
Media Appearances
Dr. Asif Ali has appeared on Discovery Channel, Fox News, Dr. Oz Show, Channel 8: Bill of Health, and Channel 26.
Dr. James Daniel Boehrer
Dr. James Daniel Boehrer is a cardiologist that practices in Dallas. Whereas other physicians prefer working in a hospital or medical organization, Dr. James always preferred private practice, and in the year 2000, he established his own business, Dallas Cardiac Associates. Outside of his professional life, he loves traveling, skiing, and hiking. Dr. James married the Professor of Ob-Gyn, Dr. Robyn Horsager at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, and they have twin daughters.
Specialization
Although Dr. James Boehrer had training in Interventional Cardiology, he is an expert on Heart Failure, he has years of experience in diagnosing and treating even the severe cases of heart failure. He also deals with conditions like Congenital Heart Defects, Coronary Artery Disease, and Heart Rhythm Disorders.
Education and Certification
- Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Summa Cum Laude, Northwest University, Kirkland
- Doctor of Medicine, University of Chicago
- Residency in Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas
- Fellowship in Cardiology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas
- Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio
- American Board of Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 20 years of experience in the medical field
- Founder, Dallas Cardiac Associates, Dallas (2000-Present)
Achievements
- Texas Super Doctors (2004-2021)
- Patients’ Choice Award (2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)
- D Magazine’s Best Doctor in Dallas (2009-2021)
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)
- On-Time Doctor Award (2014)
- Top 10 Doctor – City (2014)
- Member, Dallas County Medical Society
- Member, Texas Medical Association
- Fellow, American College of Cardiology
Media Appearances
Dr. James Daniel Boehrer has been featured in D Magazine.
Website
https://www.dallascardiac.com/
Dr. Lalitha Sunder
Dr. Lalitha Sunder is among the most compassionate doctors that practice in Houston. She believes in not looking at patients as diseased organs but as whole humans. Before prescribing medication or procedures to her patients, she communicates with them, asking about their pre-existing medical conditions, any additional symptoms, and prescribed drugs. Dr. Lalitha is a mother of three girls, and she loves spending time with them. Additionally, she enjoys traveling, hiking, cooking, and reading.
Specialization
Dr. Lalitha Sunder specializes in Interventional Cardiology. Being a strong believer in disease prevention, she always advises her patients to make lifestyle changes to reduce their risk of heart diseases, as she states that prevention is always better than procedure. She has a clinical interest in the evaluation of chest pain, arrhythmias, hypertension, cholesterol issues, peripheral vascular disease, heart failure, stents (coronary and peripheral), and pacemakers.
Education and Certification
- Medical School, Summa Cum Laude, Bangalore University Faculty of Medicine, Karnataka, India
- Internship in Internal Medicine, Veterans Affairs Medical Center of DC, Washington
- Residency in Internal Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine-Texas Heart Institute, Houston
- Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology, Baylor College of Medicine-Texas Heart Institute, Houston
- Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
- American Board of Internal Medicine
Experience
- Over 20 years of experience in the medical field
- Physician, West Side Cardiovascular Association, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital (Present)
Achievements
- Patients’ Choice Award (2008-2012, 2014-2018, 2020)
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2011, 2012, 2014-2018, 2020)
- Patients’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2012, 2020)
- On-Time Doctor Award (2014-2018, 2020)
- Compassionate Doctor Award – 5 Year Honoree (2020)
