Dr. David Damian was born in Augsburg, Germany, although his parents are originally from the island of Guam. Growing up in a military family, Dr. Damian lived in numerous countries. He relocated to Texas for college and received his undergraduate degree from the University of Dallas. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, where he met a fellow student, Dr. Anna Damian. They were married three years later. After residency training in Family Medicine, the Damian's lived and worked on Guam. They relocated to Bryan/College Station in 1996. Together, they have three beautiful children. In his free time, Dr. Damian enjoys golf, basketball and spending time with his family. He is on numerous boards at CHI St Joseph Health and also volunteers at St Joseph Catholic School. Dr. Damian is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), High Cholesterol, Lung Adenocarcinoma, and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

Charles Peirce is a Family Medicine provider in Bryan, Texas. Dr. Peirce is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Kidney Stones, and Ureteroscopy.

Richard Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bryan, Texas. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Bronchitis, and Ascites.

Arthur Lew, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to College Station and nearby communities. Dr. Lew specializes in Primary Care and works at St. Joseph Health Primary Care Rock Prairie. To make an appointment, please call (979) 693-2586. Dr. Lew is part of the St. Joseph Medical Group, a network of multidisciplinary healthcare providers conveniently located throughout the Greater Bryan and College Station areas. St. Joseph Health Medical Group accepts all major insurance plans, making it easier for you to access the best care at the best value. Dr. Lew is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Pain, and Tenosynovitis.

Latha Ravichandran, MD grew up in southern India and graduated from Thanjavur Medical College. She completed her residency at Texas A&M and liked the area so much she decided to make it her home. Dr. Ravichandran knew she wanted to be a physician since she was twelve and feels she has been blessed to pursue her dream. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and reading and being involved in her Indian community. Dr. Ravichandran is pleased to serve Aggieland via the CHI St. Joseph Health Partnership. She is married and has two daughters. Dr. Ravichandran is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Edema, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Rabson-Mendenhall Syndrome.

Gordon Mitchell is a Family Medicine provider in Bryan, Texas. Dr. Mitchell is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Katherine Blalock, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Navasota and nearby communities. Katherine Blalock specializes in Primary Care and works at Primary Care - Texas A&M Health Family Care. To make an appointment, please call (936) 825-0755. Dr. Blalock is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism.

Robert Pope, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Bryan and nearby communities. Robert Pope specializes in Primary Care and works at Texas A&M Health Family Care. To make an appointment, please call (979) 776-8440. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://stjoseph.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/insurance-information. Dr. Pope is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Ureteral Reconstruction, and Intrauterine Device Insertion.

Eric South is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bryan, Texas. Dr. South has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Diverticular Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

Russell Bacak, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to College Station and nearby communities. Russell Bacak specializes in Primary Care and works at BCS Abundant Life Family Practice. To make an appointment, please call (979) 695-3570. Dr. Bacak is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Hypothyroidism.

Brian Abbey is a Family Medicine provider in College Station, Texas. Dr. Abbey is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ingrown Toenail, Fungal Nail Infection, Hammer Toe, and Tendinitis.

Paul Henry Pappas, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician. He received his undergraduate degree in mathematics from the Texas A&M University Texarkana and graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Dr. Pappas is devoted to the entire family's medical care and developing lasting relationships with his patients. He is passionate about empowering his patients with knowledge and education. When Dr. Pappas is not seeing patients, he enjoys spending time with his family. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and High Cholesterol.

Dane Pawlowski, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Bryan and nearby communities. Dane Pawlowski specializes in Hospitalist and works at St. Joseph Health Regional Hospital. To make an appointment, please call (979) 776-3777. Dr. Pawlowski is part of the St. Joseph Medical Group, a network of multidisciplinary healthcare providers conveniently located throughout the Greater Bryan and College Station areas. St. Joseph's Medical Group accepts all major insurance plans, making it easier for you to access the best care at the best value. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://stjoseph.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/insurance-information/medical-group. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Spasms and Periodontitis.

"Dr. Anthony Soriano is a board-certified family physician dedicated to helping patients become more proactive with their health and embracing prevention as a lifestyle. Understanding that ""an ounce of prevention really is greater than a pound of cure,"" he champions a patient-centered approach. Dr. Soriano prioritizes developing strong provider-patient relationships, seeing his role as an advocate and partner in optimizing health for the entire family.Caring for infants, children, and teens are major joys of Dr. Soriano's practice as a family physician, a role he has held since 2009, previously with CHI St. Joseph Medical Group in College Station, Texas. He finds immense fulfillment in caring for people across their lifespan, a commitment that reinforces his message to maintain patient health through every age and stage of their lives. From 2021 to 2022, he also served as Chairman of the Credentialing Committee for CHI St. Joseph - Alliance Health Providers of the Brazos Valley.Taking care of people runs in Dr. Soriano’s family. His grandfather, the first of several doctors in the family, left a lasting impression and instilled in him a yearning to assist people with their ailments. As a board-certified family physician, Dr. Soriano enjoys meeting and treating the entire family, from newborn babies to grandparents. He completed his medical residency in Family Medicine at Texas A&M Family Medicine in Bryan, Texas, from 2006 to 2009, following earlier medical training in the Philippines, including an internship and residency in Anesthesiology at Cardinal Santos Medical Center.Dr. Soriano was born in California and moved to the Philippines as a child. He completed his undergraduate studies, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of the Philippines, and his medical degree at De La Salle University - College of Medicine, Philippines, in 1996. Before pursuing medicine, he also briefly served as a High School Science Teacher at Miriam High School in Quezon City, Philippines. He is fluent in English and Filipino (Tagalog). In his free time, Dr. Soriano enjoys following college sports.". His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Sitosterolemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension.

Jennifer Culver, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Bryan and nearby communities. Jennifer Culver specializes in Primary Care and works at St. Joseph Health Primary Care Bryan. To make an appointment, please call (979) 821-6300. Dr. Culver is part of the St. Joseph Medical Group, a network of multidisciplinary healthcare providers conveniently located throughout the Greater Bryan and College Station areas. St. Joseph's Medical Group accepts all major insurance plans, making it easier for you to access the best care at the best value. Her top areas of expertise are Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, Huntington Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Sinusitis.

Dr. Qui earned his medical degree from the University of Santo Tomas in Manila, Philippines. He initially practiced as an anesthesiologist at Cardinal Santos Medical Center in Manila from 2002 to 2004. Upon moving to the United States, he completed his Family Medicine Residency at Brazos Family Practice/Texas A&M Bryan from 2004 to 2007, where he also served a Post Graduate Internship. Dr. Qui is board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine since 2007 and holds a California Medical Board license. He has practiced adult primary care at Kaiser Permanente in Napa from 2007 to 2018, and Kaiser Permanente Petaluma from 2018 to 2025. Dr. Qui is proficient in English and Filipino.Dr. Qui finds the most rewarding part of being a physician to be the ability to improve a patient's life, often during times of significant difficulty. His philosophy on patient care emphasizes the importance of focusing on preventive measures and lifestyle changes to promote better health and well-being. He specializes in adult medicine, focusing on conditions such as hypertension and diabetes, as well as providing comprehensive preventive care and joint injections.Away from work, Dr. Qui enjoys cooking, playing with his dogs, and basketball. He is also a big fan of 80's music and pop culture. His top area of expertise is Asthma in Children.

Dr. Biles earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, TX. He remained in Houston for a residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center Southwest Memorial program where he served as Chief Resident. Dr. Biles has three children, all Texas A&M graduates, and five grandchildren. In his free time, he enjoys fishing. Dr. Biles is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Chronic Cough, Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), and Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia.

Dr. Robert Wiprud is a board-certified physician specializing in family medicine. His professional interests include health maintenance and prevention. Dr. Wiprud is a proud member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Before serving his community as a provider, Dr. Wiprud served his country. He retired as a U.S. Navy captain after eight years of active duty and 16 years in the naval reserves. His career highlights also include teaching at the Texas A&M University College of Medicine and serving as the former director of family medicine at Baylor Scott & White in College Station. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his grandchildren, bicycling and watching and playing sports. Dr. Wiprud is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Mastoiditis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

Mark English, MD, is board-certified in family medicine and treats Central Texans at Baylor Scott & White Clinic – College Station University Drive. Dr. English is committed to providing the highest quality, personalized care to his patients so that they can live life to the fullest. Dr. English is an award-winning physician and has been awarded the Outstanding Faculty in Family Medicine (2018), Distinguished Teaching Award for Clinical Education (2014), and the Clerkship Preceptor of the Year in Family Medicine (2012-2013). Outside of work, Dr. English enjoys Central Baptist Church activities, Texas A&M sports, gardening, travel and photography. He is married with three children and one grandchild. Dr. English is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.

Roque Villarreal is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bryan, Texas. Dr. Villarreal is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Idiopathic Edema, Neuralgia, and Hypertension.

Coming from a family of physicians, Dr. Ume Kakwan knew from a young age that she would pursue medicine. She chose her specialty in geriatric medicine to address a great need in the United States to care for an aging population. 'As people age, their needs change,' she said. 'At MatureWell we're given the opportunity to spend more time with our elderly patients and move beyond traditional medicine to attend to the whole family.' Dr. Kakwan describes her most professionally rewarding experience as each day that she has an opportunity to help transition patients who have been in the hospital back to the comfort of their home. She has served patients in our community as a physician for 17 years. In 2011, she completed additional education in Geriatric Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. She holds her Bachelor of Medicine degree from Fatima Jinnah Medical College and her post-graduate degree from the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Pakistan. She completed clinical residencies in several specialty areas, including a residency in Family Practice at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and a post-doctoral fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. In her spare time, Dr. Kakwan enjoys spending time with her two school-aged children, gardening and cooking and volunteering in local nursing homes. Dr. Kakwan is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Familial Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency, Apolipoprotein C2 Deficiency, and Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 5.

Dr. Winkler is board-certified in family medicine. He received his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University, and earned a medical degree at Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland. He completed his residency at Oklahoma University Health Science Center. Dr. Winkler enjoys practicing family medicine because it affords him the opportunity to provide comprehensive care from pediatrics to senior care to sports medicine. He is committed to helping his patients reach their health and wellness goals. Dr. Winkler is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bronchitis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

Van Ngo, MD, is board-certified in family medicine and treats Central Texans at Baylor Scott & White Clinic – College Station University Drive. Dr. Ngo specializes in providing comprehensive healthcare for all ages. She is committed to being kind and caring to patients. When out of the clinic, Dr. Ngo enjoys running, scrapbooking and photography. Dr. Ngo also loves spending time with her daughter, who is currently in medical school. Dr. Ngo is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Chronic Cough, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Imelda Chan-Villanueva, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Madisonville and nearby communities. Imelda Chan-Villanueva specializes in Primary Care and works at Healthpoint Madisonville. To make an appointment, please call (936) 348-3418. Dr. Chan-Villanueva is part of the St. Joseph Medical Group, a network of multidisciplinary healthcare providers conveniently located throughout the Greater Bryan and College Station areas. St. Joseph's Medical Group accepts all major insurance plans, making it easier for you to access the best care at the best value. Dr. Chan is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Punctate Palmoplantar Keratoderma Type 1.

Effective October 27, 2022, Joel Cook, DO, will no longer be affiliated and practicing with St. Joseph Health Medical Group.With the departure of Dr. Cook, please be assured your transition of care will be handled with the utmost care and respect. We have several providers within our St. Joseph and Texas A&M Health Primary Care Holleman location that you may choose from for your primary care needs. In addition, we have several other primary care providers across the Bryan-College Station area. To schedule an appointment with one of these providers please contact our Physician Finder Line at (979) 774-2121 or visitst-joseph.org/find-a-doctor. For questions regarding medical records or to obtain medical records, please call the St. Joseph Health Medical Records Office at 979.776.2524.Joel Cook, D.O. is a graduate of Texas A&M University 95 and went to medical school at Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency training in the Brazos Valley at Texas A&M Family Medicine Residency. An admiration of his childhood physician led him to pursue medicine. Dr. Cook enjoys caring for patients from infants to senior adults and looks forward to caring for the Bryan-College Station community. His passion lies in helping his patients take ownership of their health and make long-term lifestyle changes to impact their well-being. Dr. Cook is married with three young children. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and plays guitar and piano. He s also happy to be back in the home of Kyle Field so that he can watch the Aggies play!. Dr. Cook is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).