Overview
Dr. Naddi Marah earned his undergraduate degree from The University of Texas at Austin and his medical degree at American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in Sint Maarten. He completed his residency at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and fellowships in cardiovascular disease, interventional and structural cardiology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. Dr. Marah is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. In practice since 2014, he speaks French and Spanish. His primary clinical interests are advanced coronary and peripheral vascular interventions including limb salvage revascularization, pulmonary and peripheral thrombectomy, hemodynamic cardiac assessment, trans-esophageal echocardiogram and cardioversion, percutaneous left ventricular assist devices, and structural heart interventions including trans-catheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). He focuses on minimally invasive techniques, including the radial approach, with an intention to minimize complications, improve patient satisfaction and decrease the length of hospital stays. Dr. Marah is recognized for his interpersonal skills, engaging bedside manner, professionalism and work ethic. He personalizes each patient’s care, taking time to thoroughly explain the diagnosis and proposed treatment plan. He wants his patients to feel they have been listened to, understood, prioritized and cared for with dignity and respect. Dr. Marah is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. Away from his practice, Dr. Marah enjoys spending time with his family, supporting local sports teams and promoting heart health awareness throughout the Houston community. He is a competitive soccer player and basketball enthusiast, and he enjoys listening to smooth jazz.
His clinical expertise encompasses Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Brugada Syndrome, and Atherosclerosis.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Marah is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
27700 Northwest Freeway, Suite 490, Cypress, TX 77433
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Dr. Marah has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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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).
Cyril Tawa is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Cypress, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 39 years. Dr. Tawa is highly rated in 45 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Familial Hypertension, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Naddi Marah
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Naddi Marah?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Naddi Marah by calling their office at 832-658-7220. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Naddi Marah a top-rated expert for Angina?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Naddi Marah is classified as an Experienced expert for Angina, 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. Naddi Marah specialize in?
While Dr. Naddi Marah is a Interventional Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, and Brugada Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Interventional Cardiology.
Does Dr. Naddi Marah participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Naddi Marah has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Angina. You can view a list of Dr. Naddi Marah's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Naddi Marah accept my insurance?
Dr. Naddi Marah accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 832-658-7220 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- AnginaDr. Marah isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Marah isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Marah isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Brugada SyndromeDr. Marah isExperienced. Learn about Brugada Syndrome.
- Coronary Artery SpasmDr. Marah isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Spasm.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Marah isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.