Specialty:
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Interventional Cardiology
- Echocardiography
- Internal Medicine
- Vein and Vascular
Board Certifications:
- Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease (A.B.I.M.)
- Board Certified in Interventional Cardiology (A.B.I.M.)
- Board Certified in Echocardiography (N.B.E.)
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine (A.B.I.M.)
- Diplomate of The American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine
Professional Fellowships:
- Fellow of American College of Cardiology (FACC)
- Fellow of American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP)
- Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI)
Hospitals:
- CHI St. Luke’s Health-Memorial System
- Woodland Heights Medical Center
- PAM Specialty Hospital
Academic Background:
- Medical School: Osmania Medical College, Osmania University 1973
- Internship/Residency: Albert Einstein College Bronx/Lebanon Hospital 1975-1978
- Fellowship: Albert Einstein College Bronx/Lebanon Hospital 1978-1980
Professional Associations:
- American College of Cardiology
- American Heart Association
- American Medical Association
- Texas Medical Association
Appointments:
- Chief of Cardiology at Memorial Medical Center/CHI St Luke’s Health-Memorial 2000-present
- Chief of Cardiology at Woodland Heights Medical Center 1986-2015
- Board member at Woodland Heights Medical Center 2004-2012
- Chief of Staff at Woodland Heights Medical Center 1998-2000
- President of Angelina County Medical Society 1998-2000
- President of the Heart Institute of East Texas 1982-present
- Cardiovascular Service Line (MSA)
- Chairman, CHI St Luke’s Health-Memorial 2013-present
- Member, Board of Directors, CHI St Luke’s Health-Memorial 2013-present
Awards and Honors:
- As Chief of Cardiology and ACC Champion Cardiologist – led the team at CHI St Luke’s Memorial to achieve Heart Care Center National Distinction of Excellence in 2018, 2019 and 2020 and Pioneer Award in 2019 from ACC – one of the first 10 hospitals to receive such an award.
- As Chief of Cardiology and ACC Champion Cardiologist – led the team at CHI St Luke’s Memorial to achieve Heart Failure Accreditation from ACC – the 7th hospital in Texas to receive this recognition.
- TMF Physician Practice Quality Improvement Gold Award 2019.
- Provided Leadership for The Heart Institute of East Texas in Quality Reporting and in 2018 HIET was awarded a certificate of Recognition for its commitment to providing high quality cardiovascular care as demonstrated by participation in the NCDR “PINNACLE Registry” by the ACC.
- “The Best Cardiologist in Lufkin” Reader’s Choice, Lufkin Daily News for 12 Years. (2006, 2008, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
- Super Doctors Hall of Fame in Texas Monthly for 14 Years - Selected by peers as an Outstanding Practicing Doctor (2004, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
- Received Educational Grant - Close the Gap - from Boston Scientific to help educate on prevention of cardiovascular disease for both Jasper and Crockett for 2018, 2019, 2020.
- 2018 HIET was awarded a certificate of Recognition for its commitment to providing high quality. cardiovascular care as demonstrated by participation in the NCDR “PINNACLE Registry” by the ACC.
- Heart Institute of East Texas Recognized as “Small Business of the Year” for Texas Forest Country by Governor Gregg Abbott in 2017.
- Heart Institute of East Texas Recognized as Small Business of the Year by the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce in 2017.
- Recognized as “Lufkin Man has Heart for East Texans’ Health” by Lufkin Daily News in 2013.
KTRE 9 Platinum Award, “Favorite Cardiologist in 2010.” - Healthcare Professional of the Year awarded by Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce 2008.
- Recognized as “The Cardiologist Who Made A Difference” in Lufkin, by The Lufkin Daily News in 1999.
- Awarded State Merit Scholarship throughout medical college.