The 20 Best Mediastinitis Doctors in Texas, US

Parin Parikh, M.D., FACC, is a native Texan, having grown up in Plano and attended Plano Senior High School. He graduated from Yale University in New Haven, Conn., with honors and obtained his medical degree at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, Md. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City. He stayed in New York to complete his general and interventional cardiology fellowship at NYU Langone Medical Center, where he served as chief fellow in interventional cardiology.Parikh is one of the only cardiologists in North Texas to obtain six board certifications: interventional cardiology, cardiovascular medicine, internal medicine, nuclear cardiology, echocardiography, and registered physician in vascular interpretation. He also has advanced training in complex coronary and peripheral stenting and interventions. Parikh has special training in performing cardiac catheterization procedures from the wrist (radial artery catheterization), which can be safer and more comfortable for patients than the traditional femoral (groin) approach. Currently, less than five percent of the procedures in the United States are being performed using this new, innovative approach.Parikh also has specialty training in non-invasive cardiac and vascular imaging, including echocardiography, stress tests, nuclear medicine and peripheral vascular ultrasound studies. His areas of clinical expertise include coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease (including diabetic ulcers), critical limb ischemia, valvular heart disease, venous disease, cardiac arrhythmias, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. Parikh is also conversant in Spanish.Parikh and his wife live in Dallas, and feel blessed to be close to over 40 extended family members in the DFW Metroplex. Dr. Parikh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, Angioplasty, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Carlos Restrepo is a Radiologist in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Restrepo has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Mediastinitis, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Bronchogenic Cyst.

Adam Vogel is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Vogel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Colostomy, and Appendectomy.

Dr. Nathaniel Robinson is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon. His professional interests include structural valvular heart disease and correction of open and robotic mitral, tricuspid and aortic pathology. Among Dr. Robinson’s most common procedures are transcatheter interventions on the mitral and tricuspid valves and surgery for coronary artery disease and thoracic aortic disease. He is a proud member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Outside of work, Dr. Robinson enjoys spending time with his wife and four children, backpacking and mountain biking. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Mediastinitis, Tissue Biopsy, and Liver Embolization.

Dr. Schwartz is a thoracic surgeon with expertise in thoracic oncology, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, airway surgery, lung transplantation and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. He completed a year of research focusing on thoracic oncology and endoscopic airway interventions. He has published many peer-reviewed publications and earned multiple clinical awards, including Chief Resident of the Year and the Charles McBurney Award. In addition, Dr. Schwartz serves in the following roles at Baylor University Medical Center: Chief, Department of Thoracic Surgery; Surgical Director, Lung Transplantation; Medical Director, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation; and Surgical Director, Major Airway Disorders. He is married with four children and enjoys traveling, cooking, swimming and yoga. See Dr. Schwartz's Publications. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Lung Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Katia Brown is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in infectious diseases. She earned her medical degree from Universidad Catolica Santiago de Guayaquil then went on to complete her internal medicine internship and residency at Emory University Affiliated Hospitals in Atlanta, GA. She is fellowship-trained in infectious diseases from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.Prior to joining InfectiousCare, Dr. Brown was in private practice in South Texas. She then served as an assistant professor for the Division of Infectious Diseases at UT Southwestern where she provided primary care services and education to patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). She is a member of the Infectious Disease Society of America/HIV Medicine Association and the Texas Medical Association. Dr. Brown is fluent in Spanish. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. Her top areas of expertise are Strep Throat, Pseudomonas Stutzeri Infections, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA), and Osteomyelitis in Children.

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

Chaitanya Tummala is an Infectious Disease specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in Frisco, Texas. Dr. Tummala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Osteomyelitis, Pneumonia, and Lymphangitis.

Dr. M. Shahbaz Hasan was born in Khairpur, Pakistan. He attended college at DJ Science College in Karachi, Pakistan before earning his medical degree in 1989, at Dow Medical College, also located in Karachi, Pakistan. Dr. Hasan completed his internship and residency at UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas in 1994. His fellowship training in infectious diseases was completed in 1996 at UT Southwestern Medical School and Dallas VA Medical Center. Dr. Hasan is board-certified in infectious diseases, hospice and palliative care.After completion of his training, Dr. Hasan served as an associate professor of Medicine at UT Southwestern Medical School as well as a staff physician at the Dallas VA Medical Center, from 1996 through 2005. He was also a staff physician at Baylor Grapevine Hospital. In 2007 he joined InfectiousCare and has become an integral part of the Residency Training Program of Texas Health Dallas. He is a recipient of the Robert L. North Award for teaching. Dr. Hasan is the clerkship director for Junior Medical Students of UT Southwestern Medical School based at Texas Health Dallas. Dr. Hasan has been published in numerous journals and medical literature.Dr. Hasan has been named as D Magazine's</em> Best Doctors in infectious diseases. Dr. Hasan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Strep Throat, Pustules, and Pseudomonas Stutzeri Infections.

Joseph Coselli is a Thoracic Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Coselli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Marfan Syndrome, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Coselli is currently accepting new patients.

Amit Desai is a Gastroenterologist in Plano, Texas. Dr. Desai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Erik Eddie Suarez is a distinguished cardiothoracic surgeon, leading as Director of Cardiothoracic Transplantation for the CommonSpirit Health – Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center Transplant Institute and serving as faculty at Baylor College of Medicine. He offers compassionate expertise in challenging heart and lung transplant procedures, alongside advanced circulatory support for patients facing severe heart failure. Dr. Suarez is passionate about giving patients every possible chance for a healthier future.Dr. Suarez earned his BA in Biochemistry from Rice University. He completed his General Surgery Residency at Baylor College of Medicine and his Thoracic Surgery Residency via the Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He further expanded his knowledge with a research fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. He is board-certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, reflecting his commitment to the highest standards of care.With over a decade of leadership experience, including overseeing heart, lung, and mechanical circulatory support programs, Dr. Suarez played a pivotal role in significantly increasing transplant volumes at his prior institution, ensuring exceptional patient outcomes. He also established an innovative program for lung transplants that minimizes the need for blood transfusions. Renowned for his advanced life-support expertise, he contributed significantly to patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic. He shares his knowledge through publications in respected medical journals and advises on national committees, always working for the common good.Beyond his impressive clinical work, Dr. Suarez is a dedicated mentor and educator. He champions collaborative learning initiatives across the Texas Medical Center, fostering an environment where medical professionals can continuously grow and innovate, ultimately benefiting those they serve. Dr. Suarez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Fibrosis, Cardiogenic Shock, Mediastinitis, Heart Transplant, and Thrombectomy.

Ambarish Pandey is a Cardiologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Pandey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Atherosclerosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Heart Transplant.

Dr. Berhe joined North Texas Infectious Diseases Consultants (NTIDC) in August 2005 after completing his Infectious Disease fellowship training at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, VA, and his Internal Medicine residency at St Barnabas Hospital, which is affiliated with Cornell Medical Center in New York City. He also holds a Masters of Public Health Degree from VCU in Epidemiology. Since joining NTIDC in 2005, Dr. Berhe has been active in research as a primary investigator and sub-investigator for clinical trials. He also has extensive training in both tropical medicine and transplant infections. Dr. Berhe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, HIV/AIDS, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Myelitis.

Richard Allen is a Cardiologist in San Antonio,, Texas. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Vasculitis.

Board-certified general surgeon Justin Collier, M.D., has advanced training in cardiothoracic surgery and the use of minimally invasive robotic surgery techniques. He is certified to act as a first responder to provide emergency care to trauma victims and perform robotic-assisted surgery using the groundbreaking da Vinci Surgical System. His areas of special focus include congenital heart surgery, heart failure treatment, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and trauma thoracotomy procedures.Dr. Collier earned his medical degree at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. He completed his surgery residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas before going on to complete his cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at Baylor Heart Hospital in Plano. He has sat on various committees to help advance the field of cardiothoracic care and management. When not caring for his patients, Dr. Collier enjoys riding horses, playing the guitar, traveling, and tinkering with electronics and digital media. Dr. Collier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Collapsed Lung, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

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 Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angioplasty, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Javed Akram is an Infectious Disease specialist and an Internal Medicine provider in Denton, Texas. Dr. Akram is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Lymphangitis, Leptospirosis, Pneumonia, and Pneumococcal Meningitis.

James Caccitolo is a Surgical Oncologist and a Thoracic Surgeon in Tyler, Texas. Dr. Caccitolo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

Brett Carter is a Radiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Carter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mediastinitis. His top areas of expertise are Mediastinal Tumor, Lung Nodules, Pleural Effusion, and Pleurisy.