Shane Ashford is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Denton, Texas. Dr. Ashford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Xanthoma, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Matthew Dickson, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.C., is fellowship-trained and board-certified in internal medicine, cardiac CT, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, and cardiology. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Saint Olaf College in Northfield, Minn., with a bachelor's degree in biology before going on to receive his M.D. and Ph.D. from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine in Iowa City. He completed his internal medicine internship and residency at Duke University in Durham, N.C., and fellowships in cardiology and advanced multimodality cardiovascular imaging at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.Dr. Dickson's areas of special interest include cardiovascular risks in women after menopause, echocardiography, cardiovascular imaging, ambulatory monitoring and exercise testing. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, American Society for Preventive Cardiology and North American Society for Cardiovascular Imaging. When not caring for the heart-health needs of his patients, Dr. Dickson enjoys jogging, skiing, scuba diving and playing the trumpet. . Dr. Dickson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, and Fainting.

Philip Houck is a Cardiologist in Temple, Texas. Dr. Houck is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Constrictive Pericarditis, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Arnav Kumar is an Interventional Cardiologist in Humble, Texas. Dr. Kumar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Pericarditis, Constrictive Pericarditis, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Maryjane Farr is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Farr is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiomyopathy, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Transplant.

Mohammed Chamsi is a Cardiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Chamsi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), and Patent Foramen Ovale.

Dr. Marc Moon, an expert and pioneer in the most advanced forms of cardiac surgery, is chief of the division of cardiothoracic surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, chief of the adult cardiac surgery section at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center and chief of adult cardiac surgery at Texas Heart Institute.Moon comes to Houston from Washington University School of Medicine, where he served as chief of cardiac surgery, director of the Center for Diseases of the Thoracic Aorta, co-director of the heart and vascular center and surgical lead of the Center for Women’s Heart Disease. He has been in practice in St. Louis for more than 20 years.Moon specializes in aortic and valve surgery and sees some of the most complex cardiac surgery cases, including performing cardiac procedures in pregnant women. He also has been a leading advocate for diversity in the field of cardiac surgery.A native of Detroit, Moon completed his medical training at Wayne State University School of Medicine and went on to train at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Stanford University School of Medicine and University of Oxford.Moon served as president of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, considered the world’s most prestigious professional society for cardiothoracic surgery, in 2020 and also is a member of numerous national and international scientific organizations, including the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.PositionsChief, Division of Cardiothoracic SurgeryBaylor College of MedicineChief, Adult Cardiac SurgeryTexas Heart InstituteChief, Adult Cardiac Surgery SectionBaylor St. Luke's Medical CenterDenton A. Cooley, MD Chair in Cardiac SurgerySt. Luke's FoundationEducationResidency at Stanford University School of MedicineStanford, CACardiothoracic SurgeryResearch Fellowship at Stanford University School of MedicineStanford, CACardiovascular SurgeryResidency at Medical College of WisconsinMilwaukee, WIGeneral SurgeryMD from Wayne State University School of MedicineDetroit, MIBS from University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MICertificationsAmerican Board of SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Moon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Endocarditis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Arunima Misra is a Cardiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Misra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Cardiac Tamponade, Endomyocardial Fibrosis, Heart Failure, and Constrictive Pericarditis.

Pranav Loyalka is a Cardiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Loyalka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cardiogenic Shock, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Timothy Hadden, M.D., is originally from Lawton, Okla. He received his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma in Norman and completed an internal medicine residency at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. He received his general cardiology training at the Texas Heart Institute/Baylor program in Houston, and stayed an additional year to receive formal training in coronary and peripheral vascular intervention.Hadden is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases and interventional cardiology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and Society of Coronary Angiography and Interventions.He is married and has three children and two dogs. He places a high priority on his family, and is active in the local ministries of McKinney Bible Church, Bible Study Fellowship, and Young Life. Dr. Hadden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angioplasty, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

David S. Harper, M.D., F.A.C.C. practices general and invasive cardiology with Presbyterian Heart & Vascular Group, and is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases. After receiving his undergraduate degree from Duke University in Durham, N.C., Dr. Harper attended medical school at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, where he also completed his internship and residency. He then completed his cardiology fellowship at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C.Dr. Harper participates actively in the internal medicine teaching program at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas, and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. His areas of expertise include preventive cardiology, echocardiography, valvular heart disease, coronary artery disease, nuclear cardiology and heart rhythm management. Dr. Harper and his wife Courtney have four children. Dr. Harper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, and Atrial Fibrillation.

Yochai Birnbaum, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Yochai Birnbaum specializes in Cardiology and works at BCM - Cardiology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2545. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Birnbaum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Heart Block, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

Mary Brickner is a Cardiologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Brickner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Partial Atrioventricular Canal, Endocardial Cushion Defect, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Jawwad Yusuf is a fellowship-trained interventional and advanced heart failure cardiologist. Dr. Yusuf’s areas of clinical interest and focus include complex CAD, peripheral vascular disease, chronic total occlusions, advance heart failure, mechanical circulatory support including extracorporeal circulation (ECMO). He also has a special interest in diastolic dysfunction and pulmonary hypertension. Since 2015, Dr. Yusuf has served as a clinician, researcher and educator with a focus on advancing the field of cardiology. He has been involved in countless clinical investigations in the areas of heart failure therapies and treatments. Dr. Yusuf earned his medical degree in Pakistan before setting down roots in the United States. He completed his internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. He completed additional fellowship training at the University of Chicago (advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology) and Michigan State University for his interventional cardiology. Dr. Yusuf also holds a physician executive MBA from the University of Tennessee-Haslam College of Business in Knoxville. He most recently served as a cardiologist for Methodist LeBonheur Health Care in Memphis.Dr. Yusuf is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, Fellow of the American College of Physicians and Fellow American society of cardiac angiography and interventions. He is also a member of the American Society of Echocardiography, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology and the Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. Away from the office, Dr. Yusuf enjoys traveling and skiing with his family. Dr. Yusuf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Cardiogenic Shock, Necrosis, and Angina.

Vlad Zaha is a Cardiologist in Dallas,, Texas. Dr. Zaha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Myocarditis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines.

Srikanth Koneru, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Srikanth Koneru specializes in Cardiology and works at BCM Medicine - Cardiology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2545. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Koneru is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Karishma Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Plano, Texas. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Heart Failure.

Sridhar Venkatachalam is a Cardiologist in Corpus Christi, Texas. Dr. Venkatachalam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Attack, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Angioplasty.

Dr. Kenneth K. Liao is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Houston with expertise in minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery as well as heart transplantation. Board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Dr. Liao joined Baylor College of Medicine from the University of Minnesota, where he served as the director of the Robotic and Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Program and surgical director of the Heart Transplant Program.Dr. Liao completed his general surgery residency at Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, and trained in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Minnesota. There he started the Robotic and Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Programs and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) program. He specializes in adult cardiac surgery with an expertise in robotic and minimally invasive mitral repair, robotic coronary artery bypass and mitral valve repair/replacement, Heart transplantation, Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implantation and complex redo cardiac surgeries.Dr. Liao is the chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Transplantation and Circulatory Support atBaylor College of Medicine and chief of Cardiothoracic Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center. He is the program director of Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Heart Institute Cardiothoracic Transplantation Fellowship and Baylor College of Medicine Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Fellowship. He is a member of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery and Society of Thoracic Surgeons. He is also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American College of Chest Physicians. Dr. Liao has given numerous presentations both nationally and internationally. He has participated in over 30 clinical trials as a Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator. His work in the field of valve surgery, heart transplantation and ventricular assist device has been extensively published. Dr. Liao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Tumor, Atrial Myxoma, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

George James is a Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. James is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Constrictive Pericarditis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect, Metabolic Syndrome, Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation.