Srinivas N. Paranandi, M.D., is the director of the Imaging Center at the Cardiac & Vascular Center of North Texas. He is fellowship-trained in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology. He completed his medical training in internal medicine, cardiology and interventional cardiology at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, which is recognized and ranked as the nation's top hospital in heart care by U.S. News & World Report</em> for the past couple of decades. After several years of medical practice in Ohio, Dr. Paranandi moved to Texas at the end of 1999.He is board-certified in eight different specialties including Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, and Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine; CT Angiography by the Certification Board of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography; Echocardiography by the National Board of Echocardiography; Nuclear Cardiology by the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology; and Peripheral Vascular Medicine and Peripheral Endovascular Intervention by the American Board of Vascular Medicine. He remains up-to-date in all these medical specialty areas by maintaining current recertifications.Dr. Paranandi's clinical interests and efforts have expanded his professional expertise to include diagnostic imaging (CT, Echo, Nuclear Cardiology) and peripheral vascular medicine and interventions. He was involved in clinical research, and was a principal investigator for the SAPPHIRE I/II clinical trials that involved carotid stenting.He believes in evidence-based, patient centric, compassionate clinical care and has been recognized as most compassionate doctor several times.Dr. Paranandi has a strong commitment to providing quality medical care and is a member of various quality improvement and peer review committees within Texas Health. Dr. Paranandi is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Necrosis, and Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT).

Dr. Ralph Cipriano was drawn to the field of cardiovascular medicine after experiencing the sudden loss of a friend from a heart condition at an early age. It was then that he realized how important cardiovascular interventions can be for not only prolonging life, but also for saving life. He went on to become fellowship-trained in interventional cardiology and cardiovascular disease. As an interventional cardiologist, Dr. Cipriano works closely with his patients to find the right combination of medical and lifestyle solutions to create cardiac care plans that promote heart health and wellness. His areas of clinical focus include cardiac catheterization and diagnostic imaging, such as electrocardiography and nuclear cardiology, for heart and vascular evaluation and treatment. Dr. Cipriano earned his medical degree from St. George’s School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies. He completed his internal medicine residency at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pa. Dr. Cipriano then completed his fellowship training in cardiovascular disease at New York University Langone Hospital - Long Island in Mineola, N.Y., and his interventional cardiology fellowship training at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach, Fla. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology and the American College of Physicians. Dr. Cipriano is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Dr. Ayman Samman Tahhan is a fellowship-trained interventional cardiologist. His areas of clinical interest and focus include cardiovascular disease, coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, lipid and cholesterol management. As an interventional cardiologist, Dr. Tahhan performs diagnostic exams and scans like ECGs, stress tests, echocardiography, ultrasound imaging, nuclear imaging, peripheral vascular testing radial cardiac catheterization, coronary intervention, peripheral vascular intervention and pulmonary embolus. Dr. Tahhan is a member of the American College of Cardiology, American College of Physicians, American Heart Association and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. He and his wife enjoy raising their two children. In his spare time, Dr. Tahhan cooks and plays soccer and table tennis. Dr. Tahhan is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Necrosis.

Brendan Reagan, M.D., is originally from Ruston, La. He obtained his undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering from Texas A&M University and and his medical degree from Louisiana State University at New Orleans, where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He completed his internal medicine residency and general cardiology fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn. He stayed an additional year at Vanderbilt to receive formal training in coronary and peripheral vascular intervention.Reagan is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. His clinical interests include general cardiology, coronary interventions with a special interest in transradial access (cardiac cath performed via artery in the wrist instead of more traditional femoral artery), and peripheral interventions.Reagan is married and has four children. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, running, reading, and watching or playing most sports. Dr. Reagan is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Tyler Bloomer, M.D., is originally from Plano. He obtained his undergraduate degree in biomedical science from Texas A&M University and his medical degree from The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio, where he was a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha honor medical society. He also holds a master's degree in clinical research management from the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.Dr. Bloomer completed his internal medicine residency and general cardiology fellowship at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. He remained at Vanderbilt for an advanced fellowship in interventional cardiology where he received specialized training in coronary, peripheral, and structural heart disease interventions. During his time at Vanderbilt, he received Vanderbilt's Cardiovascular Medicine Rhodes Scholarship Award for his research and academic achievements.Dr. Bloomer is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease and is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Furthermore, he has authored numerous research articles within the field of cardiology that have been published in the New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of American College of Cardiology, and Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions.His clinical areas of interest include adult general cardiology and non-invasive and invasive management of ischemic and valvular heart disease. He also specializes in catheter-based treatments for patients such as transradial coronary interventions, transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), and peripheral interventions.Dr. Bloomer is married and has three children. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, and is an avid outdoorsman. Dr. Bloomer is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Dr. Nathan Lo, M.D., was born in Edison, N.J. He received his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College in Hanover, N.H., graduating Summa Cum Laude with a major in biochemistry and a minor in English. After earning his medical degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in Pennsylvania, he completed internship and residency training in internal medicine at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. He then completed a cardiovascular disease fellowship at Washington University in St Louis, Mo., and an advanced fellowship in interventional cardiology at Duke University in Durham, N.C.Dr. Lo is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and adult comprehensive echocardiography. He has published multiple book chapters and journal articles on various topics within interventional cardiology in the American Journal of Cardiology, the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions, and other prestigious publications. His areas of special interest include clinical cardiology, echocardiography, diagnostic angiography, and coronary and endovascular interventions. Dr. Lo is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, Heart Attack, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

Mark Teng is an Interventional Cardiologist in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Teng is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Artery Spasm, Prinzmetal's Variant Angina, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Samuel A. Nussbaumer, M.D., is a former chief of the Department of Internal Medicine at Texas Health Harris Methodist HEB Hospital. He graduated with honors from the University of Texas Southwestern School of Medicine. He completed his internal medicine training at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine, followed by his cardiology fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center. His medical interests include interventional cardiology (including coronary and carotid intervention), and transesophageal echocardiography.He is board-certified in Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine, and Interventional Cardiology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Nussbaumer is fellowship-trained in Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Nussbaumer is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, Apoplexy, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), and Pacemaker Implantation.

Danny Le is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Le is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, Apoplexy, and Aortic Regurgitation. Dr. Le is currently accepting new patients.

Stuart Lander is an Interventional Cardiologist in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Lander is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Apoplexy, Angina, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Michael Graceffo is an Interventional Cardiologist in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Graceffo is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Angina, Arterial Embolism, and Atherosclerosis.

Manikumar Bheemarasetti is an Interventional Cardiologist in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Bheemarasetti is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Arterial Embolism.

Timothy Hadden, M.D., is originally from Lawton, Okla. He received his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma in Norman and completed an internal medicine residency at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. He received his general cardiology training at the Texas Heart Institute/Baylor program in Houston, and stayed an additional year to receive formal training in coronary and peripheral vascular intervention.Hadden is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases and interventional cardiology. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and Society of Coronary Angiography and Interventions.He is married and has three children and two dogs. He places a high priority on his family, and is active in the local ministries of McKinney Bible Church, Bible Study Fellowship, and Young Life. Dr. Hadden is highly rated in 45 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angioplasty, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Justin Martin, M.D., is originally from Wichita Falls. He obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin, and his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, where he was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and graduated as the class Valedictorian. He completed his medical internship and residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, and his general cardiology fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.Martin subsequently moved to Kansas City, where he received specialized training in percutaneous coronary and peripheral vascular intervention (balloon and stent angioplasty to open blocked arteries in the heart, legs, kidneys and neck) at the Mid America Heart Institute.Martin is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, and interventional cardiology. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. His professional interests are related to the non-invasive and invasive management of peripheral arterial and coronary artery disease.Martin is married and has two children. He enjoys running, cooking and spending time with his family. Dr. Martin is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Heart Attack, Necrosis, Aortic Regurgitation, and Atherectomy.

Tapan Jani is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Jani is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Endoscopy. Dr. Jani is currently accepting new patients.

Aiswarya Sundaram is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Sundaram is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension. Dr. Sundaram is currently accepting new patients.

Keith Vasenius is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Vasenius is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM), Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Alisa Thamwiwat is an Interventional Cardiologist and a Cardiologist in Bedford, Texas. Dr. Thamwiwat is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Hypertensive Heart Disease. Dr. Thamwiwat is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Gurpreet (Gary) Baweja has been caring for patients’ hearts as a board-certified interventional cardiologist since 1998 and has been a trusted resource in the Fort Worth community since 2007. He has additional training and board certification in cardiovascular diseases, nuclear cardiology, and echocardiography. Dr. Baweja received advanced cardiac imaging training, including Level III certification in echocardiography (essential training required to be a clinical lab director) and cardiac CT. He is also board-eligible in vascular medicine to perform endovascular procedures.Dr. Baweja currently holds several leadership positions within Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, including chairman of Cardiovascular Services, director of Invasive Cardiology and the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, and cardiology sub-specialty director for the hospital’s Internal Medicine Residency Program. He is an active participant and lead investigator in trials involving cardiovascular disease, medications, and devices. His clinical expertise includes cardiac catheterization, complex percutaneous coronary and peripheral endovascular interventions, carotid stenting, left atrial closures using the Watchman procedure, and PFO/ASD closures. Dr. Baweja earned his medical degree from King George’s Medical College in India. He completed his internal medicine residency at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, N.Y., and his fellowship training in cardiovascular diseases and interventional cardiology at the University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center in Tucson. Dr. Baweja is a Fellow of the American Society of Echocardiography, American College of Cardiology, and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. Away from the office, he enjoys spending time with his family, exploring new destinations as a globe-trotting traveler, and perfecting his swing as an avid golfer. Dr. Baweja is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, and Atherectomy.

Dr. Steve Simpson has served the heart-health needs of the Fort Worth community since 2011. He is fellowship-trained in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology with specialized training in a variety of areas, including coronary and peripheral interventions, echocardiography/transesophageal echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, dobutamine stress echocardiography and cardiac CT angiography. The focus of his work lies primarily in the treatment of coronary artery and obstructive coronary disease, congestive heart failure and peripheral vascular disease. In addition to his practice, Dr. Simpson recently served for several years as chief of Cardiology at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth. He also serves as medical director for an area chest pain center and a cardiac rehabilitation facility.Dr. Simpson earned his medical degree from New York Medical College in Valhalla, N.Y. He completed his internal medicine residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston before making his way to the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Mich. to complete his fellowship training in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. Dr. Simpson is a member of the American College of Cardiology. Beyond medicine, he is a former professional harpist who enjoys listening to and playing classical music. He and his wife of 20 years are happily raising their two children. Dr. Simpson is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

Amir Malik, MD is an interventional cardiology specialist in Ft Worth, TX and has been practicing for 24 years. He graduated from Army Med Colle in 1984 and specializes in interventional cardiology and cardiology. Dr. Malik is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Kevin P. Theleman, MD is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Interventional Cardiology. He received his medical degree from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine. He then completed an internship and residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas. Dr. Theleman is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

Dr. Sukesh Burjonroppa has cared for North Texas hearts since 2010. Prior to that time, he spent years in Galveston, Texas, serving as an assistant professor of medicine, director of Peripheral Vascular Interventions and assistant director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab for The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. He is fellowship-trained in cardiology and interventional cardiology. Dr. Burjonroppa specializes in interventions for structural heart and valvular disease, including heart failure, coronary artery disease, HCM, congenital heart disease, valvular heart disease and peripheral vascular disease. He performed the first transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) for critical aortic stenosis in 2015 at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth and has been involved in over 600 TAVR procedures, including complex valve-in-valve and alternative access TAVR in collaboration with surgical colleagues. Dr. Burjonroppa performs mitral valve repair with MitraClip as well as percutaneous transcatheter mitral valve replacement in appropriately vetted patients. Additionally, he performs transradial catheterization and has conducted over 60 courses to train physicians on the procedure and other advanced techniques to treat cardiovascular and peripheral vascular disease. Dr. Burjonroppa currently serves as an assistant professor in the TCU School of Medicine in Fort Worth and as physician co-lead of the Heart and Valve program at Texas Health Fort Worth. He also is the principal investigator for the randomized double-blind trial EXPAND TAVR for treating patients with symptomatic moderate aortic stenosis early in their clinical course versus medical management. He is the recipient of the Young Investigator award from the American College of Cardiology for his work on Rescue PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention) going back to 2011.Dr. Burjonroppa earned his medical degree in Bangalore, India. In 2000, he set down roots in the United States to pursue his internal medicine residency at Mercy Catholic Medical Center, affiliated with the MCP-Hahnemann University School of Medicine, in Philadelphia, Pa. He completed his cardiology fellowship at the UT Health Science Center in Houston before going on to complete his interventional cardiology fellowship at the University of California San Francisco. Dr. Burjonroppa is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and a Fellow of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. He holds additional certifications in cardiology, interventional cardiology, nuclear cardiology, vascular medicine and endovascular medicine. Beyond his work, he enjoys staying fit by playing tennis and traveling with family. Dr. Burjonroppa is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Angina, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Dr. James Yau is board-certified in Cardiovascular Medicine and Interventional Cardiology. He has a special interest in coronary artery disease with focus on acute coronary syndrome and coronary artery interventions. Dr. Yau is committed to providing personalized, evidence-based care, and improving patient outcomes through both preventative medicine and advanced cardiovascular interventions. He is passionate about empowering individuals to take an active role in their heart health by emphasizing open communication, education, and shared decision-making. Dr. Yau is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Apoplexy, Atrial Fibrillation, and Heart Attack.

Farhan Ali, MD is an interventional cardiologist that also specializes in cardiovascular disease, and is based out of the Heart Center of North Texas in Fort Worth.  He received his Bachelor of Arts at Washington University in St Louis, Missouri. He attended Boston University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts where he earned a Master of Arts degree in Medical Sciences. He obtained his MD from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana and also obtained a Masters in Public Health degree while in Medical School from the Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. He attended Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas for Internal Medicine Residency and then completed Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology Fellowships at Detroit Medical Center / Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, Michigan. He served as Chief Interventional Fellow in Detroit and was awarded the Outstanding Fellow of the Year Award. He has numerous publications in the field of cardiology. He joined The Heart Center of North Texas in 2009. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. He served as the first Chief of Advanced Cardiac Imaging at Medical City Fort Worth and helped develop programs in cardiac CTA, echocardiography, nuclear cardiology and MRI. Dr. Ali serves as the medical director of interventional cardiology at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Fort Worth. Dr. Ali is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.