John Lee, M.D., is fellowship-trained and board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, echocardiography and vascular medicine. His areas of specialization include catheter-based treatments for coronary artery disease, cardiac imaging and peripheral vascular disease including complex coronary disease, carotid disease, and claudication. Lee graduated Cum Laude from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, with a bachelor's degree in biochemistry and molecular biology. While there, he received the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award in chemistry. He earned his medical degree from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in Los Angeles. While there, Lee was awarded the Stanley J. Sarnoff Endowment for Cardiovascular Sciences.He went on to complete his internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.Lee completed clinical and research fellowships in cardiology at the University of California Los Angeles and his interventional cardiology fellowship at Texas Heart Institute, Baylor College of Medicine/St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital Program in Houston. He is twice the recipient of the Tibor Fabian Research Award from the David Geffen School of Medicine in UCLA's STAR program. He is a Diplomat of the National Board of Echocardiography and a fellow in the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, Aortic Regurgitation, and Hypertension.

Dr. Khanagavi is a board-certified interventional cardiologist. The scope of his practice includes treating patients with a wide range of cardiovascular conditions including coronary artery disease, peripheral vascular disease, congestive heart failure, structural heart disease and arrhythmias. As an interventional cardiologist, his expertise involves using advanced techniques to perform complex coronary and peripheral interventions. Dr. Khanagavi has many years of experience caring for patients and he understands the importance of preventive cardiac care. His goal is to work with his patients to guide them to improved overall heart health. Dr. Khanagavi is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Angina, and Pulmonary Edema.

Ahmad Zankar, M.D., FACC, is fellowship-trained in general cardiology and interventional cardiology from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and board-certified in general cardiology, echocardiography, interventional cardiology and nuclear cardiology. He brings nearly a decade of clinical, research and training experience to Presbyterian Heart & Vascular Group. Zankar's areas of specialization include minimally invasive, non-surgical therapy for heart and peripheral vascular disease; heart stent procedures; and complex peripheral vascular disease treatments, including laser, atherectomy and totally occluded artery techniques.Zankar attended medical school in Lebanon before coming to the United States for his residency training at the University of Iowa in Iowa City. He is a member of the American College of Cardiology. His previous work includes serving as an assistant professor in the Cardiology Division at UT Southwestern Medical School and as acting director for the Congestive Heart Failure Clinic and Transplantation Services at Veterans Affairs Medical Center, both in Dallas. Dr. Zankar is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, Necrosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Pacemaker Implantation, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Dr. Szerlip received her medical degree and completed her residency at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was a Major in the US Army where she was Vice Chief of the Internal Medicine Clinic at Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia. She completed her fellowship in cardiology at Medical College of Georgia and her interventional cardiology fellowship at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan. Dr. Szerlip joined the Baylor Scott and White Heart Hospital in Plano in 2013. She is the Medical Director of the Percutaneous Valve Program, which oversees both the large TAVR program as well as the percutaneous mitral and tricuspid programs. She helped start and grow the Structural Heart Fellowship Program in 2015 and in 2019 she helped develop and became the Program Director for the newly formed Cardiology Fellowship. She will also oversee the Interventional, EP and Heart failure sub-specialties. Prior to arriving at the Heart Hospital, she was faculty at the University of Arizona. Dr. Szerlip helped develop the structural heart program which was highlighted by the first percutaneous aortic valve program in Tucson. She was also Director of the Coronary Hybrid Revascularization program where she worked closely with the cardiothoracic surgeons in the combination of stenting the coronaries and robotic bypass. At the University of Arizona she developed her expertise in structural heart disease, which has led her to lecture nationally and internationally at major meetings and to become a rising figurehead in major studies pertaining to percutaneous valve treatments. In 2015, Dr. Szerlip was chosen by The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) to participate in the Emerging Leader Mentorship (ELM) Program. As a member of this highly select group of physicians, Dr. Szerlip participated in a two-year mentorship program designed to further develop her skills as a leader in medicine, ambassador for her specialty, and advocate for her patients.  She is currently the Chairmen of SCAI publication committee and is a member of the SCAI Board of trustees. Her specialty and interests in interventional cardiology include structural heart disease, complex coronary disease and cardiogenic shock. Dr. Szerlip is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Block, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Mark Peterman is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Plano, Texas. Dr. Peterman is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Arterial Embolism, and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

Dr. Thomas is board certified in interventional cardiology and cardiovascular disease with additional fellowship training in structural heart disease and complex coronary intervention. His expertise includes the treatment of valvular heart disease with transcatheter therapies, percutaneous left atrial appendage and ASD/PFO closure, high-risk coronary intervention, and the treatment of carotid and peripheral vascular disease. In addition, he enjoys teaching and is a faculty member of the cardiology fellowship program at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano. He values his family and his faith in Christ and desires to see patients healed to the fullest. As a Dallas native, he is excited to be serving this community and is accepting new patients. Dr. Thomas is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Angina, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Sabrina Stone, MD, FACC is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Cardiovasular Disease. In addition, she is certified by the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology and has achieved Testamur status by the National Board of Echocardiography. She received her medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO and completed her internal medicine residency at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. Dr. Stone served as chief fellow while completing fellowship in both general and interventional cardiology at the Texas Heart Institute, St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. Dr. Stone provides comprehensive cardiovascular care involving invasive and non-invasive cardiology. Her professional interests include interventional therapies for the treatment of heart disease and peripheral vascular disease, valvular heart disease, preventive cardiology and risk factor management. Dr. Stone is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Atrial Fibrillation, Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency, and Angina.

Vijay Ramanath is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Frisco, Texas. Dr. Ramanath is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Angina, Angioplasty, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Ramon Kumar is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Allen, Texas. Dr. Kumar is highly rated in 51 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Fainting, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Heart Bypass Surgery, and Atherectomy.

Dr. Varma is board-certified and specializes in interventional cardiology. His areas of expertise include preventive cardiology, and coronary and peripheral interventions. He has authored multiple studies related to his field and has been principal and sub-investigator of various clinical trials. When his schedule permits, Dr. Varma enjoys spending time with his family as well as playing golf. Dr. Varma is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, and Angioplasty.

Venkata Aligeti is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Plano, Texas. Dr. Aligeti is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Sameh Sayfo is an accomplished interventional cardiologist with extensive expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of complex cardiovascular and peripheral vascular diseases. His clinical practice encompasses the management of peripheral arterial disease, carotid artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), venous thromboembolic disease—including pulmonary embolism and IVC filter placement and retrieval—as well as atrial septal defect (ASD) and patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure. Dr. Sayfo is highly skilled in advanced coronary and peripheral interventions, with specialized proficiency in endovascular aortic repair (EVAR), chronic venous occlusion and reconstruction, and percutaneous peripheral arterial bypass (PTAB). He also performs carotid artery stenting and other minimally invasive procedures aimed at improving patient outcomes and quality of life. He is board certified in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology, and holds the American Board of Vascular Medicine certification. In addition, he is certified by the National Board of Echocardiography and is a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography. In leadership roles, Dr. Sayfo serves as the Director of the Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT) and Program Director of the Peripheral Endovascular Fellowship at BSW The Heart Hospital - Plano where he is dedicated to advancing innovation, education, and excellence in vascular care. He also serves as Vice Chair of the Education Committee for the PERT Consortium and contributes to the Vascular Disease Council at SCAI. Beyond his clinical work, Dr. Sayfo is actively involved in clinical research, focusing on interventional cardiology and endovascular therapies. He serves as a national principal investigator for multiple national and international clinical trials and has published in leading peer-reviewed journals. He is an active member of numerous professional societies and is regularly invited to speak at national and international cardiovascular conferences. Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, Dr. Sayfo continues to advance the field of cardiovascular medicine and is currently welcoming new patients. Dr. Sayfo is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Cor Pulmonale, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Angioplasty, and Lithotripsy.

Dr. Pettijohn is board-certified in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas and his medical degree from Texas Tech University School of Medicine. He then went on to complete an internship and residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple. Dr. Pettijohn is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, and Aortic Regurgitation.

Dr. Saira Samani is a fellowship-trained interventional cardiologist with board certifications in nuclear cardiology, echocardiography and cardiovascular computed tomography. She is also a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation qualified to access blood flow using vascular ultrasound imaging. As a skilled interventional cardiologist, Dr. Samani also uses catheter-based procedures to treat common and complex heart valve and vascular diseases. Her other areas of focus include the management of heart rhythm disorders and heart health in women. Dr. Samani earned her medical degree in Karachi, Pakistan. She completed her internal medicine residency at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, Mass., serving as chief resident in her final year. She went on to complete her cardiology fellowship at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque and her interventional cardiology fellowship at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, N.Y. Dr. Samani previously served for three years as an instructor in medicine at Harvard Medical School in Boston before working as an interventional cardiologist within the Ochsner Health System in Louisiana beginning in 2019. She set down roots in North Texas in 2023.Dr. Samani is a member of the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. She is fluent in the Urdu language. Dr. Samani is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Atherectomy.

Karim Al is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Plano, Texas. Dr. Al is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Coronary Heart Disease, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Dr. Khan completed his Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology fellowships at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health.He is board-certified in cardiovascular medicine, interventional cardiology, and hospice and palliative medicine. Dr. Khan is also certified by the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine.Dr. Khan is a member of the Texas Medical Association, the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, the International Society of Endovascular Specialists, the American College of Phlebology and the Association of Clinical Research Professionals.He is also selected as a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Society for Cardiac Angiography and Intervention.Dr. Khan practices both noninvasive and interventional cardiology. On the interventional cardiology front, he has brought new technology, techniques and devices to his practice to help improve patient care. Of note, he was the first cardiologist in Collin County to deploy a drug-eluting stent.His expertise in peripheral vascular disease includes minimally invasive surgical treatment of carotid artery stenosis, peripheral vascular disease and abdominal aortic aneurysm endovascular treatment. On the noninvasive side, he also has equipment in his office that makes it possible to do a comprehensive cardiac evaluation under one roof. Other services offered in the office include echocardiograms (ultrasound of the heart), stress tests, EKG and pacemaker analysis.His office equipment includes a Cardiac Computed Tomography machine. CT technology allows him to perform a completely noninvasive angiogram of the heart. The 64-slice Siemens CT machine also allows the physician to perform heart scans and screen for heart attack and the early detection of coronary artery disease. Dr. Khan is actively involved in clinical research and has been conducting research in his practice since 2002. He established the North Dallas Research Associates. He has done several clinical trials in the past and is currently doing several trials at the McKinney location. Dr. Khan is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

Dr. Morales is board-certified in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. He specializes in venous disease, venous ablations and percutaneous coronary revascularization. He received his medical degree from Cornell University Medical College in New York. He completed both his residency in internal medicine and his fellowship in cardiology at the UT Health Science Center in San Antonio. He completed his fellowship in interventional cardiology at St. Luke's Medical Center in Phoenix. He is a member of the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Association, and the Texas Medical Association. Dr. Morales is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

Steven Kindsvater, MD is a board-certified cardiovascular specialist skilled in the full range of heart and vascular care including cardiovascular disease prevention and advanced imaging. His expertise lies in the areas of coronary, carotid and peripheral vascular intervention, electrophysiology, and congestive heart failure. Dr. Kindsvater has a special interest in heart rhythm management and pacemaker and defibrillator implantation, as well as advanced heart failure therapies to include cardiac resynchronization therapy and the newest heart failure medical and device treatments. He is actively involved in cardiovascular research around congestive heart failure, electrophysiology devices and preventative cardiovascular therapies. Dr. Kindsvater was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Air Force prior to attending medical school at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. He subsequently completed his internship and residency in internal medicine from Wilford Hall Medical Center. Dr. Kindsvater also completed two fellowships, one in cardiology at Brooke Army Medical Center and one in interventional cardiology at Duke University Medical Center. In 2004, Dr. Kindsvater was assigned as the Chief of Cardiovascular Services at Keesler Medical in Biloxi, Mississippi. After Hurricane Katrina destroyed the hospital in 2005, he played a key role in rebuilding the hospital amidst discussions of permanent closure. During his tenure from 2004 to 2015, Dr. Kindsvater led the busiest heart and vascular center in the U.S. Military. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Kindsvater is an active faculty member of the General Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, and Electrophysiology fellowship programs at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital where he also serves as vice chairman of Cardiovascular Medicine. Dr. Kindsvater is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Heart Attack, and Pacemaker Implantation.

Dr. Kalidindi, FACC, has been practicing medicine in Texas since 1997. He is board certified in adult cardiology, interventional cardiology and nuclear cardiology, as well as level-2 certified in coronary CT angiography. He is the founder of the Frisco Heart & Vascular Institute and is now part of a Baylor Scott & White Health affiliated cardiology practice. Dr. Kalidindi received his graduate medical training in India and post-graduate clinical training in United Kingdom. He completed his residency and fellowship training at Chicago Medical School, Ill. He was elected as Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. Dr. Kalidindi lives in Frisco with his wife Maitreyi, daughter Deepika and Sheru (golden retriever). His clinical interests include coronary angiography, angioplasty, peripheral angioplasty, stenting, cardiac catheterizations, echocardiography, cardiac stress testing, stress echocardiography and nuclear stress testing. Dr. Kalidindi is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Necrosis, and Pediatric Myocarditis.

William Brown is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Frisco, Texas. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, and Atherectomy.

Fayak Kamili is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Frisco, Texas. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and Short QT Syndrome.

Faizan Iftikhar is an Interventional Cardiologist in Mckinney,, Texas. Dr. Iftikhar is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM), Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, and Aortic Regurgitation.

Bhupinder Singh is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Plano, Texas. Dr. Singh is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Varicose Veins.

Ricky Harris is an Interventional Cardiologist in Denton,, Texas. Dr. Harris is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Dr. Charles Howard is a board-certified physician specializing in cardiovascular disease with a subspecialty in interventional cardiology. He graduated from Texas A&M University with honors in biomedical sciences before also earning his medical degree from Texas A&M. He completed a fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine, where he was recognized as the Outstanding Fellow in Interventional Cardiology – an honor awarded to the top graduating fellow in his class. Dr. Howard is a proud member of the American College of Cardiology whose board certifications include interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease, echocardiography and nuclear cardiology. Outside of work, he enjoys playing basketball, hiking and traveling with family. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Marfan Syndrome, and Endocarditis.