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

Chacko Alexander, M.D., MRCP (UK), F.A.C.C. is a board-certified cardiologist who has been practicing in The Woodlands area. Prior to moving to Houston, Dr. Alexander was the Chief of Cardiology at Texas Tech University Medical Sciences Center in El Paso, Texas; he was instrumental in developing the cardiology program at the Medical School and actively involved in teaching and research. He is certified in interventional cardiology and was the first Medical Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Memorial Herman-The Woodlands Hospital. He is also board certified by the National Board of Echocardiography and The American Society of Echocardiography, as well as the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology' (CBNC'). He graduated medical school from the University of Madras, India and completed a residency in India. He had further training in the United Kingdom at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland and also at the University of Wales. He obtained Membership in the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP) of the United Kingdom. In the U.S., he completed his Cardiology fellowship at the University of Missouri, Columbia. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, 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 Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Atrial Fibrillation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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 Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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 Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis.

Scott Greenberg, MD, was raised in Denver, CO, and completed his undergraduate education at the University of Colorado, where he earned his B.S. in computer science engineering. Scott remained at the University of Colorado for his medical school training. Dr. Greenberg then went on to complete his internship and residency in internal medicine at Cornell University in New York, NY, where he trained at New York Presbyterian Hospital and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Following residency, he completed his cardiovascular disease fellowship and clinical cardiac electrophysiology fellowship at the world-renowned Texas Heart Institute in Houston, TX. His cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology fellowships at the Texas Heart Institute included training at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Texas Children's Hospital, and MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Greenberg was elected chief cardiology fellow in 2014 and chief cardiac electrophysiology fellow in 2015. Dr. Greenberg's interests include ablation of complex arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation/flutter, supraventricular tachycardia, and ventricular tachycardia. He has further interest in device therapy using implantable cardiac defibrillators, biventricular devices, and pacemakers, as well sudden cardiac death prevention and risk stratification. Dr. Greenberg is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease, and Internal Medicine. He is also board-certified by the National Board of Echocardiography in Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography. Dr. Greenberg is an active member of the Heart Rhythm Society, the American College of Cardiology, and the Texas Heart Institute Cardiac Society. Dr. Greenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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 Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, and Pulmonary Edema.

David Kuten grew up in Houston and completed his undergraduate studies at The University of Texas at Austin in the Plan II Honors Program. After receiving his medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine, he completed an Internal Medicine residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He returned to Houston for a fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases and Interventional Cardiology at The Texas Heart Institute, where he was given the Tauber Award for Outstanding Cardiology Fellow. Dr. Kuten's clinical interests include all aspects of noninvasive and interventional cardiology. He has particular expertise in coronary interventions and the endovascular treatment of peripheral vascular disease, on which topics he has co-authored numerous publications. Dr. Kuten is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in the subspecialties of Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Diseases. He is additionally certified by the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology and the American Society of Echocardiography. He is an active member of the American College of Cardiology, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, and Texas Heart Institute Cardiac Society. Dr. Kuten is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Heart Attack, Arterial Embolism, Arterial Insufficiency, and Liver Embolization.

Gary M. Coleman, M.D. F.A.C.C. was born in Wichita Falls, Texas. After graduating from Rice University in 1980, Dr. Coleman received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston in 1984. He completed an Internal Medicine internship, residency, and fellowship in cardiovascular disease at the University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center and affiliated teaching hospitals, including Hermann Hospital and St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital in the Texas Medical Center. Dr. Coleman has been working in The Woodlands and North Houston area since 1990. Dr. Coleman 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 of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Coleman served as a Clinical Instructor in the Internal Medicine Department at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston for 10 years. Dr. Coleman has published several clinical reports and basic research articles in peer-reviewed journals, including the prestigious Circulation, and is active in all phases of the latest cardiovascular diagnostic and coronary artery and peripheral arterial interventional techniques. Dr. Coleman has served as chairman of the cardiology and internal medicine departments at two of our affiliated hospitals. Honors include being named 'Best Cardiologist' in the Woodlands in 1993 Houston Metro Magazine's survey 'R.N.'s Rate The Doctors' and a 'Top Doctor' in the October 1998 Inside Houston Magazine's report on Houston's best physicians. Dr. Coleman is in the database 'The Best Doctors in America'. Dr. Coleman advocates for an aggressive approach to the prevention of coronary artery disease and stroke and the use of advanced atherosclerosis risk factor assessment and early atherosclerosis detection techniques to identify and aggressively treat those at risk for these life-threatening events before they occur. Dr. Coleman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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 Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Stable Angina, and Necrosis. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Denis Galindo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Spring, Texas. Dr. Galindo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Galindo is currently accepting new patients.

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

Scott Bassett is an Interventional Cardiologist in Shenandoah, Texas. Dr. Bassett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Giridhar Vedala is a Cardiologist in Shenandoah,, Texas. Dr. Vedala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Heart Failure.

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

Jill Grounds is a Cardiologist in Shenandoah, Texas. Dr. Grounds has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery, Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, Coronary Artery Aneurysm, Coronary Artery Fistula, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Farhat Khan, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Shenandoah and nearby communities. Farhat Khan specializes in Internal Medicine and works at ZAK Medical Group PA. To make an appointment, please call (936) 271-2222. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

John Walker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in The Woodlands, Texas. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Brent Allmon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Spring, Texas. Dr. Allmon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Chronic Cough, and High Cholesterol.

Bruce S. Lachterman, MD, F.A.C.C. was born in St. Louis, Missouri, received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz, California, and completed his medical training at the Autonomous University of Guadalajara, Mexico, and the University of California Irvine School of Medicine, Irvine, California. Following internal medicine training at Irvine, Dr. Lachterman completed his cardiovascular training at the University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center-affiliated teaching hospitals including Hermann Hospital and St. Luke's Texas Heart Institute. Dr. Lachterman has been working in The Woodlands since 1993. Dr. Lachterman is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in the Subspecialty of Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology and is a Fellow of the American Board of Cardiology. Dr. Lachterman is the author of numerous publications involving exercise testing, as well as myocardial salvage and ischemia. These articles have been published in several peer-reviewed journals, including American Journal of Cardiology, Annals of Internal Medicine, Cardiology Board Review, Journal of Interventional Cardiology, and the prestigious Circulation. Dr. Lachterman's professional appointments include Chairman for the Departments of Cardiology and Internal Medicine at Houston Northwest Medical Center Hospital, Memorial Hermann-The Woodlands Hospital, and St. Luke's Health'The Woodlands Hospital. Dr. Lachterman is currently the Medical Director of the cardiac cath lab of Houston Northwest Medical Center, as well as St Luke's Hospital/Community Medical Center-The Woodlands. Honors include being a 'Top Doctor' in the October 1998 Inside Houston Magazine's report on Houston's best physicians. Dr. Lachtermen is also listed in the database 'The Best Doctors in America'. Dr. Lachterman holds a particular interest in coronary intervention, as well as peripheral vascular disease diagnosis and treatment. He is a member of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, and the American Heart Association. Dr. Lachterman has been instrumental in advancing the cardiovascular intervention program at Houston Northwest Medical Center. Dr. Lachterman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pediatric Myocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Apoplexy, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Pacemaker Implantation.