Brendan Reagan, M.D., is originally from Ruston, La. He obtained his undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering from Texas A&M University and and his medical degree from Louisiana State University at New Orleans, where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He completed his internal medicine residency and general cardiology fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn. He stayed an additional year at Vanderbilt to receive formal training in coronary and peripheral vascular intervention.Reagan is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. His clinical interests include general cardiology, coronary interventions with a special interest in transradial access (cardiac cath performed via artery in the wrist instead of more traditional femoral artery), and peripheral interventions.Reagan is married and has four children. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, running, reading, and watching or playing most sports. Dr. Reagan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Dr. Nathan Lo, M.D., was born in Edison, N.J. He received his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H., graduating Summa Cum Laude with a major in biochemistry and a minor in English. After earning his medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in Pennsylvania, he completed internship and residency training in internal medicine at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. He then completed a cardiovascular disease fellowship at Washington University in St Louis, Mo., and an advanced fellowship in interventional cardiology at Duke University in Durham, N.C.Dr. Lo is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and adult comprehensive echocardiography. He has published multiple book chapters and journal articles on various topics within interventional cardiology in the American Journal of Cardiology, the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions, and other prestigious publications. His areas of special interest include clinical cardiology, echocardiography, diagnostic angiography, and coronary and endovascular interventions. Dr. Lo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, Heart Attack, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

Nina Asrani, M.D., was born in the Bronx, N.Y., but grew up in Fort Worth. She received her bachelor's degree from Rice University in Houston as a dual major in biochemistry and Spanish literature and graduated with high honors from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society.She completed training in internal medicine at Washington University in St. Louis/Barnes-Jewish Hospital, where she also served as a chief resident at their VA hospital. She completed her training in cardiovascular diseases at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., with additional subspecialty training in non-invasive cardiac imaging. She has completed level III certification (the highest level of certification, which is required to be a clinical lab director) in echocardiography, cardiac CT, and cardiac MRI, and also has specialty training in nuclear stress testing.Asrani is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases. Her professional interests include general cardiology; women's cardiovascular health; and non-invasive imaging, including cardiac CT and MRI.Asrani is married and has four children. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, cooking and traveling. Dr. Asrani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. Her top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Arrhythmias.

Dr. Nitin Kulkarni grew up in northeastern North Carolina, but has called North Texas home since 2013. He is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiology, and cardiac electrophysiology, and fellowship-trained in cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology.Dr. Kulkarni earned his medical degree from Boston University School of Medicine, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society in 2010. He completed his internal medicine internship and residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City before making his way to Texas. He received his fellowship training at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. At the completion of his fellowship training, , Dr. Kulkarni was honored with the Jo Ann McWhorter Award for embodying integrity, leadership and excellence in medicine. Upon graduation, he was recruited to stay on as faculty as Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine in the Division of Cardiology at UT Southwestern. During his tenure, he had the pleasure of taking care of our nation’s veterans at the Dallas Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center, and mentoring medical students, internal medicine residents, and cardiology fellows. Dr. Kulkarni’s areas of special focus as a clinician, researcher and teacher is in the treatment of patients with heart rhythm disorders, such as supraventricular tachycardia, atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation, and ventricular tachycardia. In addition to performing cardiac ablation procedures for the management of these conditions, he also has expertise in implanting pacemakers, implantable cardiac defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization devices. He has written and spoke on a variety of topics in electrophysiology, including the treatment of atrial fibrillation, the evaluation of syncope, and the management of patients with pacemakers and defibrillators. Dr. Kulkarni is a member of the American College of Cardiology and Heart Rhythm Society. Dr. Kulkarni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Sick Sinus Syndrome, Arrhythmias, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Ahmed Shakir brings in-depth clinical and teaching experience in neurosurgery to Texas Health Neurosurgery and Spine Specialists. He is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and is fellowship-trained in spine surgery from Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Dr. Shakir received his medical degree from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas before going on to complete his neurological surgery residency training at Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA. He has also worked as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.Dr. Shakir’s special interests include spinal trauma, spinal oncology and degenerative spine disorders. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Shakir is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Moneeb Ehtesham is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon with specialized expertise in cerebrovascular/endovascular neurosurgery and complex spinal surgery. He has served in teaching and senior academic research and leadership capacities for over two decades. Dr. Ehtesham currently serves as an Associate Professor at the TCU Burnett School of Medicine. His areas of special focus include open and endovascular surgery for aneurysms and other cerebrovascular conditions as well as spinal surgery. Additionally, he has been recognized for his research in the areas of stem cell therapies and brain tumors. He was a recipient of the Young Investigator Award from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons.Dr. Ehtesham completed his neurological surgery residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, where he served as chief resident in his final year. He also completed his neurointerventional/ endovascular neurosurgery fellowship at Vanderbilt. Dr. Ehtesham is a Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery and a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Ehtesham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

Dr. Cyrus Wong is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (FAANS). After previously serving for years as the Division Chief of Neurosurgery at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, he is currently Chair of the Department of Neurosciences, overseeing the three divisions of Neurosurgery, Neurology, and Neuro-Intensive care. Dr. Wong is also the longstanding Medical Director of Spinal Deformity and Complex Spine Surgery. In addition, he is a member of Texas Health Fort Worth’s Medical Executive Committee and Operations Cabinet, and previously served on its Ethics Council. Dr. Wong is involved in neurosurgical research and medical education as Assistant Professor at Texas Christian University School of Medicine and has been recognized as a “Top Doc” in Neurosurgery by Fort Worth Magazine and 360West Magazine over multiple years.Dr. Wong completed his residency in neurosurgery and fellowship training in complex spinal surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. He received his medical degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore, Maryland, where he played a part in the development of a novel brainstem tumor model.Dr. Wong has authored several chapters in widely published textbooks and presented at national and international conferences on the topic of spinal disease and its treatment. His unique expertise in spinal surgery includes the treatment of adult spinal deformity/scoliosis, complex spinal reconstruction, spinal tumors, as well as minimally invasive spine surgery. He also treats benign and malignant brain tumors.Dr. Wong is a Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery and a Fellow Member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), as well as a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), AANS/CNS Joint Spine Section, AO Spine, and the North American Spine Society. Dr. Wong is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Scoliosis, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

"Dr. Olaide Ajayi is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons and is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. He is the Medical Director of Spine Surgery at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth.Dr. Ajayi completed his Neurosurgery Residency as well as a Complex and Minimally Invasive Spine Fellowship at Loma Linda University Medical Center in Southern California. He also received his Medical Doctorate from the same institution. He has authored and contributed to many peer review publications on various neurosurgical and spine related topics.His areas of special focus include the surgical management of degenerative scoliosis, spine tumors, spine trauma, complex and minimally invasive spine surgery, and degenerative spine disease. Dr. Ajayi takes a comprehensive approach in the management of spinal disease, utilizing conservative treatment options when feasible, as well as minimally invasive and complex reconstructive approaches when necessary.Dr. Ajayi is a member of the North American Spine Society (NASS), American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) and AANS/CNS Joint Spine Section.WATCH NOW:</h5>Patient Testimonial: North Texas Neurosurgical & Spine Center (Dr. Ajayi)</a>". Dr. Ajayi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Microdiscectomy, and Herniated Disc Surgery.

Dr. Harvey is a board-certified neurosurgeon with fellowship training in complex spine surgery. He also completed a one-year fellowship in neurosurgical oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Dr. Harvey's area of special focus is the treatment of brain and spine tumors with additional interest in spinal cord trauma. He is an Arizona native who received his medical degree from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University in Glendale before completing his residency training in neurosurgery at the University of Illinois in Bloomington. As part of his residency, Harvey completed his complex spine fellowship at the University of Illinois Peoria. In addition to practicing medicine, he is a Major in the United States Army Reserve Medical Corps. He speaks Finnish and some Spanish. Dr. Harvey is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Awake Craniotomy, and Vertebroplasty.

Neurosurgeon Anita Bhansali, M.D., is fellowship-trained in functional neurosurgery from the esteemed Swedish Neuroscience Institute, which is a leader in the comprehensive clinical care of neurological disorders. She is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Bhansali's areas of specialization include the evaluation and treatment of functional neurosurgical disorders such as epilepsy, movement disorders, and pain syndromes. Her additional areas of special interest and focus include the treatment of cervical spine instability and degenerative spine disease, and deep brain and nerve stimulation for Parkinson's disease and other neurological conditions.Dr. Bhansali earned her medical degree at the University of Washington School of Medicine in Seattle. She completed her neurological surgery residency at the University of Chicago Medical Center in Illinois before going on to complete her fellowship training at the Swedish Neuroscience Institute, also in Seattle. She is published in numerous medical journals and publications on a wide variety of topics in neurosurgery. Dr. Bhansali is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. Her top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gastrostomy.

Tyler Bloomer, M.D., is originally from Plano. He obtained his undergraduate degree in biomedical science from Texas A&M University and his medical degree from The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio, where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor medical society. He also holds a master's degree in clinical research management from the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.Dr. Bloomer completed his internal medicine residency and general cardiology fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. He remained at Vanderbilt for an advanced fellowship in interventional cardiology where he received specialized training in coronary, peripheral, and structural heart disease interventions. During his time at Vanderbilt, he received Vanderbilt's Cardiovascular Medicine Rhodes Scholarship Award for his research and academic achievements.Dr. Bloomer is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Furthermore, he has authored numerous research articles within the field of cardiology that have been published in the New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of American College of Cardiology, and Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions.His clinical areas of interest include adult general cardiology and non-invasive and invasive management of ischemic and valvular heart disease. He also specializes in catheter-based treatments for patients such as transradial coronary interventions, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), and peripheral interventions.Dr. Bloomer is married and has three children. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and is an avid outdoorsman. Dr. Bloomer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Sanjay Bhargava is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Bhargava is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Attack, and Arterial Embolism.

Anas Alomar is an Interventional Cardiologist in North Richland Hills, Texas. Dr. Alomar has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Attack, and Angina.

Hirak Sen is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in North Richland Hills, Texas. Dr. Sen has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Mihaela Kruger is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in North Richland Hills, Texas. Dr. Kruger has been practicing medicine for over 13 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arrhythmias, Arterial Embolism, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Vinit Lal is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in North Richland Hills, Texas. Dr. Lal has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Venkatesan Vidi is an Interventional Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider in Bedford, Texas. Dr. Vidi has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Apoplexy, Arterial Embolism, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Russell Fisher is a Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider in Bedford, Texas. Dr. Fisher has been practicing medicine for over 48 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Heart Failure.

Rey Marquino is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bedford, Texas. Dr. Marquino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft.

Srinivas N. Paranandi, M.D., is the director of the Imaging Center at the Cardiac & Vascular Center of North Texas. He is fellowship-trained in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology. He completed his medical training in internal medicine, cardiology and interventional cardiology at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, which is recognized and ranked as the nation's top hospital in heart care by U.S. News & World Report</em> for the past couple of decades. After several years of medical practice in Ohio, Dr. Paranandi moved to Texas at the end of 1999.He is board-certified in eight different specialties including Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, and Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine; CT Angiography by the Certification Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography; Echocardiography by the National Board of Echocardiography; Nuclear Cardiology by the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology; and Peripheral Vascular Medicine and Peripheral Endovascular Intervention by the American Board of Vascular Medicine. He remains up-to-date in all these medical specialty areas by maintaining current recertifications.Dr. Paranandi's clinical interests and efforts have expanded his professional expertise to include diagnostic imaging (CT, Echo, Nuclear Cardiology) and peripheral vascular medicine and interventions. He was involved in clinical research, and was a principal investigator for the SAPPHIRE I/II clinical trials that involved carotid stenting.He believes in evidence-based, patient centric, compassionate clinical care and has been recognized as most compassionate doctor several times.Dr. Paranandi has a strong commitment to providing quality medical care and is a member of various quality improvement and peer review committees within Texas Health. Dr. Paranandi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Apoplexy. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Necrosis, and Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT).