Overview
Dr. Mohamed Almahmoud earned his medical degree at the University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine in Syria. He completed his internship at SUNY Downstate-American University of Beirut, his residency in internal medicine at St. John Hospital and Medical Center-Wayne State University in Detroit. After residency, he earned a Master of Clinical and Population Translational Science at Wake Forest University and was designated as a T32 National Institutes of Health cardiology research fellow at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, participating in NIH-conducted clinical trials, where he served as clinical investigator for hyperlipidemia multi-center clinical trials. He went on to complete a fellowship in cardiology at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Almahmoud is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular medicine, interventional cardiology, echocardiography, cardiac computed tomography and nuclear cardiology and is a registered physician in vascular interpretation (RPVI). In practice since 2010, he treats adult patients ages 18 and older and also speaks Arabic. His primary clinical interests are chest pain, shortness of breath, arrhythmia, palpitations, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, angina, peripheral artery disease, structural heart disease, mitral valve disease and aortic valve stenosis. Patients compliment Dr. Almahmoud on his great bedside manner and providing thorough explanations of the cause of heart problems and how to address them. He is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a member of the American Heart Association and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. He has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Almahmoud is married and the father of three children. Away from his practice, he enjoys sports, traveling and art.
Dr. Almahmoud is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Atherosclerosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 17 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Almahmoud is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Biswajit Kar earned his medical degree from the University of Delhi in New Delhi, India. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, where he also finished a fellowship in cardiology and interventional cardiology. During his residency, he was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. A professor of medicine in the Center for Advanced Cardiopulmonary Therapies and Transplantation at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), He Dr. Kar is chief of the medical division of the Center for Advanced Heart Failure at Larry D. Johnson Heart & Vascular Institute at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center. Dr. Kar has practiced medicine in Houston since 1995 and is board certified in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology, cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. He specializes in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, advanced heart failure and heart transplantation, and his clinical interests include advanced heart failure, cardiac transplantation, mechanical assist devices, high-risk coronary interventions, structural heart disease and cardiogenic shock. Patients value Dr. Kar’s exceptional listening skills and his ability to explain conditions and answer questions. They also say he doesn’t rush through appointments. Dr. Kar is a member of the American College of Cardiology, American Society of Artificial Organs, American College of Physicians, Heart Failure Society of America and International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation. Dr. Kar is highly rated in 40 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
Dr. Smalling is a native Texan who received a degree in Aerospace Engineering, master’s degree in Bio-Medical Engineering (ME Department), and Ph.D. from The University of Texas. He is an AOA graduate of The University of Texas Medical School at Houston and completed residency and cardiology fellowship at UCSD. Dr. Smalling is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular medicine, and interventional cardiology and is past president of the American Heart Association, Texas Affiliate. He has been honored as a Distinguished Alumnus of UTHealth in Houston and the College of Engineering, University Texas at Austin. Named an America’s Top Doctor for the past fourteen years, Dr. Smalling has received a number of professional and service awards including the Distinguished Service Award from the AHA Texas Affiliate. He is on the editorial boards of Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions and The Journal of Interventional Cardiology. In addition, he holds several patents and has co-founded a company, Windmill Cardiovascular Systems, to produce a new implantable left ventricular assist device. Dr. Smalling specializes in the treatment of adult congenital heart disease, and valvular heart disease percutaneously as well as peripheral vascular disease interventions including carotid stenting and percutaneous endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm. Additionally, his team is experienced in utilizing left ventricular assist devices to support high risk coronary angioplasty and complicated valve treatment procedures. His research interests include advanced intravascular imaging procedures for coronary artery disease, mechanical and pharmacologic reduction of ischemic myocardial injury and developing advanced heart attack treatment systems. Dr. Smalling is the author of over 240 Scientific Papers, 145 abstracts, 25 book chapters, 2 books, and more than 15 web based CME articles. He and his wife Sharon have 3 children, Geoffrey, Elizabeth and Stephanie and 2 grandchildren. They enjoy cooking, cycling, skiing and traveling together. Board Certifications American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease American Board of Interventional Cardiology Areas of Interest: Interventions including LVAD supported PCI; Structural Heart Interventions including Percutaneous ASD and PFO Repair, Mitral Valvuloplasty, Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair, Aortic Valvuloplasty and Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement; Peripheral Vascular interventions including Limb Salvage Revascularization, Carotid Stenting and Percutaneous Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. Dr. Smalling is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mohamed Almahmoud
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mohamed Almahmoud?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mohamed Almahmoud by calling their office at 281-358-1950. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Mohamed Almahmoud a top-rated expert for Heart Failure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mohamed Almahmoud is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Failure, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Mohamed Almahmoud specialize in?
While Dr. Mohamed Almahmoud is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure, Heart Attack, and Atherosclerosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Mohamed Almahmoud participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mohamed Almahmoud has published 17 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Mohamed Almahmoud's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Mohamed Almahmoud accept my insurance?
Dr. Mohamed Almahmoud accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 281-358-1950 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Heart FailureDr. Almahmoud isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Failure.
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- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Almahmoud isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- AnginaDr. Almahmoud isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Almahmoud isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Almahmoud isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Almahmoud isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Almahmoud isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.