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 highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Apoplexy, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, 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 highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Angina.

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 highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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 highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Varicose Veins, Angina, and Atherosclerosis.

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 highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis.

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 highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, and Pulmonary Edema.

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 highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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 highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Varicose Veins, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

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 highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Necrosis, and Atherosclerosis.

Weston Hickey is a Cardiologist in Houston,, Texas. Dr. Hickey is highly rated in 46 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Angina.

Gaurav Aggarwala is a Cardiologist in The Woodlands,, Texas. Dr. Aggarwala is highly rated in 45 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Varicose Veins, Arterial Insufficiency, Angioplasty, and Atherectomy.

Nilay Mehta is a Cardiologist in Humble, Texas. Dr. Mehta is highly rated in 42 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Apoplexy, Heart Failure, and Pulmonary Edema.

John Isaac is a Cardiologist in Houston,, Texas. Dr. Isaac is highly rated in 37 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Coronary Heart Disease.

Vinay Julapalli is a Cardiologist in Spring, Texas. Dr. Julapalli is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatic Fever, Fainting, Vasculitis, and Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.

Marcy Lim is a Cardiologist in Humble,, Texas. Dr. Lim is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, and Venous Insufficiency.

Mohan Jacob is a Cardiologist in Humble,, Texas. Dr. Jacob is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Degos Disease, Vasculitis, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Necrosis.

Amilcar Avendano is a Cardiologist in Shenandoah,, Texas. Dr. Avendano is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Arrhythmias, Angina, Unstable Angina, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Paul Cunningham is a Cardiologist in Shenandoah, Texas. Dr. Cunningham is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Endoscopy.

Edward Baptista is a Cardiologist in Humble,, Texas. Dr. Baptista is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Angina.

Ali Rizvi is a Cardiologist in Shenandoah, Texas. Dr. Rizvi is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Rasheed Zaid is a Cardiologist in Humble,, Texas. Dr. Zaid has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Hypertensive Heart Disease.

Madaiah Revana is a Cardiologist in Humble,, Texas. Dr. Revana is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Heart Attack, Apoplexy, and Hypertensive Heart Disease.

Laura Fernandes is a Cardiologist in The Woodlands, Texas. Dr. Fernandes is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Pediatric Myocarditis.

Giridhar Vedala is a Cardiologist in Shenandoah,, Texas. Dr. Vedala is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Venous Insufficiency, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Heart Failure.

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 highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Pacemaker Implantation.