Dr. Ken Hillner and his family chose to make Aggieland their home after eight years as an Air Force physician and a brief stint along the Texas gulf coast. He is a San Antonio native who graduated from Trinity University and the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He completed his family medicine residency training at Carswell Air Force Base in Ft. Worth before serving in the United Kingdom. During college he found the girl of his dreams and they have journeyed together in raising their three children. When not in the clinic or hospital; he runs, plays tennis, coaches his kids, and meets with other men who want to be like Jesus. He is proud to be associated with the ministry of Hope Pregnancy Centers and sees it as a vital work in the Brazos Valley. Practicing the full spectrum of family medicine, he sees patients of all ages and their families. While the treatment of chronic medical problems and disease is a mainstay of his work, he has enjoyed practicing obstetrics, performing minor surgery/procedures, doing well visits for children, and treating more acutely ill patients in the hospital. He sees the practice of medicine as challenging and incredibly enjoyable and is grateful for the privilege to treat medical problems and care for people with illness or injury. Adding to this pleasure has been the adventure of working alongside other superlative physicians, as well as support staff and leaders at St. Joseph Regional Health System, who aim to honor God and serve others with high quality and compassionate healthcare. Dr. Hillner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

Coming from a family of physicians, Dr. Ume Kakwan knew from a young age that she would pursue medicine. She chose her specialty in geriatric medicine to address a great need in the United States to care for an aging population. 'As people age, their needs change,' she said. 'At MatureWell we're given the opportunity to spend more time with our elderly patients and move beyond traditional medicine to attend to the whole family.' Dr. Kakwan describes her most professionally rewarding experience as each day that she has an opportunity to help transition patients who have been in the hospital back to the comfort of their home. She has served patients in our community as a physician for 17 years. In 2011, she completed additional education in Geriatric Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. She holds her Bachelor of Medicine degree from Fatima Jinnah Medical College and her post-graduate degree from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Pakistan. She completed clinical residencies in several specialty areas, including a residency in Family Practice at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and a post-doctoral fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. In her spare time, Dr. Kakwan enjoys spending time with her two school-aged children, gardening and cooking and volunteering in local nursing homes. Dr. Kakwan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Familial Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency, Apolipoprotein C2 Deficiency, and Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 5.

Dr. Karpac is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. She received an undergraduate degree from Grove City College in Pennsylvania; earned a medical degree from the University of Oklahoma; and completed her residency at University of Rochester in New York. With a passion for the preventative aspect of primary care, she helps her patients to prevent illness and create a better health and wellness lifestyle. From working with her patients to the clinical team and fellow physicians, Dr. Karpac takes on a teamwork approach to medicine, giving 100 percent each day. Dr. Karpac is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Dubin-Johnson Syndrome.

A family practitioner with a heart for helping patients and families, Dr. Sybil Taquet focuses her practice on caring for the whole patient by supporting a healthy mind, body and spirit. While medicine is important, Dr. Taquet says she is interested in guiding her patients through positive lifestyle changes that can support lifelong health and wellness. Dr. Taquet was attracted to CHI St. Joseph Health for its patient-oriented culture and commitment to compassionate care. These are values that first sparked her interest in the medical field at the age of 15. Initially interested in surgery, Dr. Taquet shifted to family medicine out of a desire to help entire families across the lifespan. Dr. Taquet earned her medical degree from Xavier Bichat Medical School at the University of Paris in Diderot, France and her bachelor's degree from Fennelon College in Paris. She completed her family practice residency at UT Southwestern in Dallas. In her spare time, Dr. Taquet enjoys cycling and yoga and spending time with her husband and four children at their home in College Station. Dr. Taquet is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

"Puifun ""Lila"" Pappas, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician. She received her undergraduate degree in mathematics from the Texas A&M University Texarkana and graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Dr. Pappas is devoted to the entire family's medical care and developing lasting relationships with her patients. She is passionate about empowering her patients with knowledge and education. When Dr. Pappas is not seeing patients, she enjoys spending time with her family.". Dr. Pappas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Cirrhosis.

Julie Lim, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Bryan and nearby communities. Julie Lim specializes in Internal Medicine and works at Julie Lim, MD. To make an appointment, please call (979) 774-3960. Dr. Lim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

Kennon Wigley, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Bryan and nearby communities. Dr. Wigley specializes in cardiology (heart care) and works at Central Texas Heart Center in Bryan, Texas. To make an appointment, please call (979) 774-4008. Dr. Wigley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Heart Failure, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Ricardo Gutierrez, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Bryan and nearby communities. Dr. Gutierrez specializes in cardiology (heart care) and works at Central Texas Heart Center in Bryan, Texas. To make an appointment, please call (979) 774-4008. Dr. Gutierrez is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Idiopathic Edema, Angina, and Atherosclerosis.

Marc Schwartz, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Bryan and nearby communities. Dr. Schwartz specializes in cardiology (heart care) and works at Central Texas Heart Center in Bryan, Texas. To make an appointment, please call (979) 774-4008. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Hypertensive Heart Disease, Idiopathic Edema, and Atrial Fibrillation.

Katherine Blalock, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Navasota and nearby communities. Katherine Blalock specializes in Primary Care and works at Primary Care - Texas A&M Health Family Care. To make an appointment, please call (936) 825-0755. Dr. Blalock is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

Dr. David Damian was born in Augsburg, Germany, although his parents are originally from the island of Guam. Growing up in a military family, Dr. Damian lived in numerous countries. He relocated to Texas for college and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Dallas. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, where he met a fellow student, Dr. Anna Damian. They were married three years later. After residency training in Family Medicine, the Damian's lived and worked on Guam. They relocated to Bryan/College Station in 1996. Together, they have three beautiful children. In his free time, Dr. Damian enjoys golf, basketball and spending time with his family. He is on numerous boards at CHI St Joseph Health and also volunteers at St Joseph Catholic School. Dr. Damian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), High Cholesterol, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

"Dr. Anthony Soriano is a board-certified family physician dedicated to helping patients become more proactive with their health and embracing prevention as a lifestyle. Understanding that ""an ounce of prevention really is greater than a pound of cure,"" he champions a patient-centered approach. Dr. Soriano prioritizes developing strong provider-patient relationships, seeing his role as an advocate and partner in optimizing health for the entire family.Caring for infants, children, and teens are major joys of Dr. Soriano's practice as a family physician, a role he has held since 2009, previously with CHI St. Joseph Medical Group in College Station, Texas. He finds immense fulfillment in caring for people across their lifespan, a commitment that reinforces his message to maintain patient health through every age and stage of their lives. From 2021 to 2022, he also served as Chairman of the Credentialing Committee for CHI St. Joseph - Alliance Health Providers of the Brazos Valley.Taking care of people runs in Dr. Soriano’s family. His grandfather, the first of several doctors in the family, left a lasting impression and instilled in him a yearning to assist people with their ailments. As a board-certified family physician, Dr. Soriano enjoys meeting and treating the entire family, from newborn babies to grandparents. He completed his medical residency in Family Medicine at Texas A&M Family Medicine in Bryan, Texas, from 2006 to 2009, following earlier medical training in the Philippines, including an internship and residency in Anesthesiology at Cardinal Santos Medical Center.Dr. Soriano was born in California and moved to the Philippines as a child. He completed his undergraduate studies, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of the Philippines, and his medical degree at De La Salle University - College of Medicine, Philippines, in 1996. Before pursuing medicine, he also briefly served as a High School Science Teacher at Miriam High School in Quezon City, Philippines. He is fluent in English and Filipino (Tagalog). In his free time, Dr. Soriano enjoys following college sports.". Dr. Soriano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Sitosterolemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension.

Jennifer Culver, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Bryan and nearby communities. Jennifer Culver specializes in Primary Care and works at St. Joseph Health Primary Care Bryan. To make an appointment, please call (979) 821-6300. Dr. Culver is part of the St. Joseph Medical Group, a network of multidisciplinary healthcare providers conveniently located throughout the Greater Bryan and College Station areas. St. Joseph's Medical Group accepts all major insurance plans, making it easier for you to access the best care at the best value. Dr. Culver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Her top areas of expertise are Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, Huntington Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Sinusitis.

Joseph Roman, MD, is board certified in Internal Medicine and board certified in Obesity Medicine. He is a 1997 graduate of Texas A&M, a 2003 graduate of Texas Tech University Medical School and a 2003 graduate of Texas Tech University with an Masters in Business Administration. He completed residency at the University of Oklahoma where he was Chief Resident. Dr. Roman was led into the medical profession with a desire to help people live fuller and more healthy lives. He chose Internal Medicine as he enjoys interacting adults and felt that he could make a positive impact in their health. He enjoys educating individuals on their disease process and how best to make decisions that benefit their health. He believes that when there is trust between a patient and physician, patients are more likely to take ownership of their health and make changes that will help them live long, healthy lives. A native of Lake Jackson, TX, Dr. Roman is married with three children. His wife owns Bahama Bucks in College Station and in his free time he calls himself a 'handyman at Bahama Bucks.' Proud to work at CHI St. Joseph Health, he believes St. Josephs has always been an organization that values their patients and physicians. He is proud to be a part of an organization that believes patients matter. Dr. Roman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Sitosterolemia.

Latha Ravichandran, MD grew up in southern India and graduated from Thanjavur Medical College. She completed her residency at Texas A&M and liked the area so much she decided to make it her home. Dr. Ravichandran knew she wanted to be a physician since she was twelve and feels she has been blessed to pursue her dream. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and reading and being involved in her Indian community. Dr. Ravichandran is pleased to serve Aggieland via the CHI St. Joseph Health Partnership. She is married and has two daughters. Dr. Ravichandran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Her top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Edema, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome.

Arthur Lew, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to College Station and nearby communities. Dr. Lew specializes in Primary Care and works at St. Joseph Health Primary Care Rock Prairie. To make an appointment, please call (979) 693-2586. Dr. Lew is part of the St. Joseph Medical Group, a network of multidisciplinary healthcare providers conveniently located throughout the Greater Bryan and College Station areas. St. Joseph Health Medical Group accepts all major insurance plans, making it easier for you to access the best care at the best value. Dr. Lew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, and Tenosynovitis.

Dr. Nanette Dacumos was born and raised in Manila, Philippines and attended the De La Salle University and then Manila Central University, where she earned her medical degree. She is a member of Texas Academy of Family Physicians, Board Certified in Family Medicine, and Board Certified in Anesthesiology from the Philippines. Nanette was inspired to pursue a career in the medical field as a child, having once been a Polio victim. Growing up in an underprivileged community in Manila, she was exposed to many inequities, including, health disparities. Nanette is fluent English and Tagalog. She enjoys Primary Care because it is the front line for prevention and detection of diseases. Nanette considers herself an advocator, coordinator, and counselor for her patients. While Nanette is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters. Dr. Dacumos is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Punctate Palmoplantar Keratoderma Type 1, Hypothyroidism, and Familial Hypertension.

Paul Bilhartz is a Cardiologist in College Station,, Texas. Dr. Bilhartz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Atherosclerosis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Srinath Vemuri is an Internal Medicine provider in College Station, Texas. Dr. Vemuri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Factor V Leiden Thrombophilia, Angina, Arrhythmias, and Sick Sinus Syndrome.

Effective March 17, 2023, Dr. Jacques Mamigonian will no longer be part of the St. Joseph Health Medical Group. To schedule an appointment with one of our other providers, please call (979) 774-2121.Dr. Jacques Mamigonian specializes in Primary Care. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Mamigonian attended California State University Northridge, earning a bachelor s degree in Biology and Autonomous University of Guadalajara where he received his M.D. degree. After earning his degree in Guadalajara, Dr. Mamigonian moved to Valhalla, New York, where he completed the Fifth Pathway Program at New York Medical College. He left New York to further his education by completing his residency at Brazos Family Medicine Program. He's been with CHI St. Joseph Health since 2008. Dr. Mamigonian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. His top areas of expertise are Acute Interstitial Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Dementia, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.