Ahmad Iqbal is a Cardiologist in Shenandoah, Texas. Dr. Iqbal has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, Aortic Regurgitation, and Heart Failure.

Vincent Aquino, M.D., F.A.C.C. is an interventional cardiologist and recognized leader in cardiovascular medicine serving The Woodlands and North Houston communities. He was born in Brooklyn, New York, and educated at Florida State University. Dr. Aquino received his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, Florida. Following Internal Medicine training at the University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center, Dr. Aquino completed his cardiovascular fellowship at the University of Texas-Houston affiliated teaching hospitals, Hermann Hospital, and St. Luke's Texas Heart Institute. Dr. Aquino has been in practice since 1985. Dr. Aquino is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in the Subspecialty of Cardiovascular Disease, is a diplomat of the American Board of Internal Medicine, and is a Fellow in the American College of Cardiology. He has further board certification in Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Aquino has been involved in clinical investigations and has published several clinical reports and basic research articles in peer-review journals, including the prestigious Circulation and New England Journal of Medicine. He has received numerous recognitions as one of Houston's Top Doctors and is listed in Top Doctors in America. Historically, Dr. Aquino was instrumental in developing the North Houston Division of the American Heart Association (AHA). He served as president of the Houston Cardiology Society in the year 2000. Professional appointments have included Chief of Staff at Houston Northwest Medical Center (1999), as well as Medical Director of Cardiovascular Services (1995-1997). He also served as Director of Cardiology at Memorial-Hermann Hospital-The Woodlands (1986-1988). More recently, he has served as Chief of Staff at the St. Luke's Woodlands Hospital where he is current Director of Cardiovascular Services. Dr. Aquino has been a catalyst in the development and implementation of cost-effective practice guidelines and measures that will continue to assure the highest quality of care for all patients in this community. As a member of the Woodlands North Houston Heart Center, Dr. Aquino has led the development of one of Houston's most progressive and respected cardiology groups. His personal areas of clinical interest and expertise include the primary prevention of heart disease, interventional cardiology in the treatment of coronary artery disease, and the management of congestive heart failure. Dr. Aquino believes the greatest results in heart attack prevention can be achieved through simple patient awareness of risk. Only then can we as physicians make the best use of modern diagnostic techniques, preventive measures, and treatments. Dr. Aquino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis.

Dr. Jessica Brown grew up in Middleburg, Florida, and graduated from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, with a degree in Molecular Biology. She moved to Texas for medical training and graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio School of Medicine. She went on to complete an Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, followed by a General Cardiology Fellowship at the Texas Heart Institute, where she received several research awards and was named Most Outstanding Cardiology Fellow. Dr. Brown also served as Chief Cardiology Fellow while at Texas Heart. She then completed an additional fellowship in Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology at Houston Methodist. Dr. Brown joined The Woodlands North Houston Heart Center in August of 2016 and is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography, Nuclear Cardiology and Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology. She has special interests in valvular heart disease and heart failure. When she's not working, you can find her running along the Woodlands trails with her husband, Scott, and son, Hudson. Dr. Brown is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Necrosis, and Atherosclerosis.

Bernardo de la Guardia, MD, F.A.C.C. was born in Queretaro, Mexico. He obtained his Medical Degree from the Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM), ranking second among the class of 1991. He dedicated one year to research at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, and then continued with Internal Medicine Residency training at the University of Arizona in Tucson where he spent an extra year as Chief Medical Resident. Dr. de la Guardia's cardiology training continued at the University of Texas-Medical School at Houston/Hermann Hospital where he completed three years of Cardiovascular Medicine and a dedicated year to Interventional Cardiology. Dr. de la Guardia is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine with certification by the same board in the areas of Cardiovascular Medicine and Interventional Cardiology. He has been recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Some of Dr. de la Guardia's professional appointments include serving as Medical Director for the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and as Medical Director for Cardiovascular Services at the Memorial-Hermann Hospital at The Woodlands, Texas. He has functioned also as Chairman for the Cardiology Department at the same institution. Dr. de la Guardia's clinical interests in general cardiology include transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography and stress testing including the use of radio-isotopes (nuclear stress testing). His invasive skills include coronary and peripheral diagnostic angiography, and he is experienced in catheter-based interventions (angioplasties and stents), as well as in pacemaker implantations. Dr. De La Guardia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Kedar A. Vaidya, M.D., F.A.C.C., received his medical degree from Armed Forces Medical College Poona University, India. Dr. Vaidya completed his Internship and Residency at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York. Dr. Vaidya also completed a Fellowship in Cardiology at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York, and a Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology at Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University School of Medicine, Providence, Rhode Island. Dr. Vaidya is board-certified in Nuclear Cardiology and is a Diplomate of the National Board of Echocardiography, Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine ' Interventional Cardiology, Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine ' Cardiovascular Disease, and a Fellow in the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Vaidya serves as a Clinical Cardiology Council Member with the American Heart Association. Dr. Vaidya has also served as the Vice Chairman ' Department of Cardiology with the Conroe Regional Medical Center. Dr. Vaidya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Atrial Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Margit Nemeth, M.D., F.A.C.C., was born in Mendoza, Argentina, but grew up in Houston, Texas. Her undergraduate training at the University of Texas at Austin was in Mechanical Engineering, and she has a Master's degree in Cancer Biology from the UT Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in Houston. She then attained her medical school degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, followed by an internal medicine residency training at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. She returned to Houston to obtain cardiology fellowship training at the Texas Heart Institute ' St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, where she was honored as 'CCU Fellow of the Year' in 2003. Dr. Nemeth has additional training in all aspects of cardiac imaging, including echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, cardiac MRI, and cardiac CT. She has done extensive research in medicine with many peer-reviewed publications on topics as varied as cancer biology, cytogenetics, cardiac MRI, and general disease states as they apply to the heart, as well as optimization of function of biventricular pacemakers. She currently serves as the Medical Director of Noninvasive Cardiology at the St. Luke's Community Medical Center-The Woodlands. Dr. Nemeth's clinical interests focus on all noninvasive aspects of cardiology with particular emphasis on disease prevention, valvular heart disease, and congestive heart failure. She strives to provide her patients with understanding and education regarding their particular disease states. Dr. Nemeth is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in the subspecialty of Cardiovascular Disease, is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, and is certified by the Board of Nuclear Cardiology (American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC)), as well as the National Board of Echocardiography (The American Society of Echocardiography). Dr. Nemeth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Angina.

Dr. George Kantis is a cardiologist in The Woodlands, Texas. He received his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine. Dr. Kantis is passionate about providing compassionate cardiovascular care. He focuses on patient education, so people can make informed decisions about their health. Dr. Kantis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, and Pulmonary Edema.

A native of Katy, Texas, Dr. Aertker is a proud graduate of Texas A&M University, where he studied Biomedical Sciences, graduating summa cum laude. At Texas A&M, he received the Thomas Gathright Outstanding Academic Scholar Award. Dr. Aertker then earned his medical degree at the University of Texas at Houston ' McGovern Medical School and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor medical society. After completing his internal medicine residency training at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, Dr. Aertker returned to Texas to train at The Texas Heart Institute in general and interventional cardiology. He was elected chief cardiology fellow during his tenure there. In addition to his training in interventional cardiology, Dr. Aertker is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases, echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology. His clinical interests include preventative cardiology and percutaneous treatment of coronary, peripheral vascular, and valvular heart disease. He is committed to the practice of evidence-based medical care and emphasizes the importance of patient education. Dr. Aertker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Atrial Fibrillation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Brenda K. Peabody, M.D., F.A.C.C., is a native Houstonian and received her medical degree from Texas A&M University in College Station. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at Texas A&M Health Sciences Center, Scott & White, in Temple, Texas. Dr. Peabody is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology and is recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Peabody has been working since 1995 and joined The Woodlands North Houston Heart and Vein Center in 2002. She specializes in all aspects of non-invasive and preventive cardiology. Dr. Peabody enjoys giving interactive educational lectures to the community and has spoken for the Montgomery County Division of the American Heart Association on the topic of women and heart disease. She has also served on the board of the American Heart Association of Northwest Harris County. Her hospital affiliations include Houston Northwest Medical Center, Memorial Herman Hospital-The Woodlands, and St. Luke's Community Medical Center-The Woodlands. Dr. Peabody serves as co-chair for the department of Cardiology at Memorial Herman Hospital-The Woodlands. Dr. Peabody's philosophy is that good medical care should involve a cooperative effort between the patient and the physician. Dr. Peabody is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Varicose Veins, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

Christopher H. LaVergne, M.D., F.A.C.C. was born in Houston, Texas. He attended the University of Texas Medical School at Houston following his graduation from Baylor University. He continued with his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center. Dr. LaVergne was honored as Chief Cardiology Fellow during his final academic year, where he finished his clinical fellowship in cardiovascular diseases at the University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center. Dr. LaVergne was voted 'Physician of the Year' of the Memorial-Herman Hospital-The Woodlands in 2003. He has been working in The Woodlands area since 1998. Dr. LaVergne has participated in several clinical investigations and has authored research with publication in the New England Journal of Medicine. He has particular interest in the area of cardiac prevention. He believes strongly in educating his patients about their condition and having the patient play a role in determining the best treatment option. Dr. LaVergne also feels that it is extremely important to individualize each patient's care. Dr. LaVergne is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in the Subspecialty of Cardiovascular Disease, is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, and is certified by the Board of Nuclear Cardiology American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC). Dr. LaVergne's primary focus is on non-interventional cardiology with special interests in the use of non-invasive techniques, such as nuclear cardiology and echocardiography in the early diagnosis and management of cardiovascular disease. Dr. Lavergne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Varicose Veins, Angina, and Atherosclerosis.

Sanjaykumar Patel is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in The Woodlands, Texas. Dr. Patel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Stable Angina, and Necrosis. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Ali Rizvi is a Cardiologist in Shenandoah, Texas. Dr. Rizvi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Paul Cunningham is a Cardiologist in Shenandoah, Texas. Dr. Cunningham is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Endoscopy.

Gustavo Grieco is a Cardiologist in Shenandoah, Texas. Dr. Grieco is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Familial Hypertension.

Dustin Agan is an Interventional Cardiologist in Shenandoah, Texas. Dr. Agan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Arterial Embolism, Angina, and Venous Insufficiency.

Annie Varughese is an Interventional Cardiologist in Spring,, Texas. Dr. Varughese is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. Her top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Nasal Flaring, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

Laura Fernandes is a Cardiologist in The Woodlands, Texas. Dr. Fernandes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Pediatric Myocarditis.

Kanval Shah is a Cardiologist in Shenandoah, Texas. Dr. Shah has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Fainting, Pediatric Myocarditis, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, and Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).

Ali Masud is a Cardiologist in Shenandoah, Texas. Dr. Masud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, and Coronary Heart Disease.

Sapna Legha is an Internal Medicine provider in Shenandoah, Texas. Dr. Legha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Myocarditis, Ectopic Heartbeat, and Heart Failure.