Dr. Geetha Ramaswamy was always inspired by her uncle, who practiced family medicine for more than 40 years. When she decided to attend medical school, she knew early on that she wanted to focus on cardiology because of the ever-evolving nature of the field. Dr. Ramaswamy is an interventional cardiologist with subspecialty board certification in adult echocardiology and nuclear cardiology. She is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and has been serving the heart and vascular needs of patients since 2006. After serving North Texas communities for several years, Dr. Ramaswamy spent more than a decade in Northern Arkansas as a trailblazer in the fields of radial interventional cardiology, women’s heart care and heart valve treatments. She returned to the DFW area in 2021 to continue her work in interventional/structural cardiology.Dr. Ramaswamy earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Chennai Medical College in India. She completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Louisville in Kentucky. Dr. Ramaswamy completed her clinical cardiology fellowship at Barnes-Jewish Hospital-Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Mo.She is also fellowship trained in advanced nuclear cardiology and interventional cardiology through Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Conn.Dr. Ramaswamy is fluent in the Tamil and Hindi languages. When not with her patients, she enjoys meditating and the practice of yoga to strengthen not only her physical being but also for the mental strength and emotional balance they provide. Dr. Ramaswamy is highly rated in 47 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Unstable Angina, Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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.

Sridevi Pitta is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Denton, Texas. Dr. Pitta is highly rated in 55 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Necrosis, Atherectomy, and Angioplasty.

Atif Hussain is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Denton, Texas. Dr. Hussain is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Disease, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

Raul Santos, MD is a board-certified cardiovascular specialist. Dr. Santos provides comprehensive cardiovascular care involving invasive and non-invasive cardiology. His professional interests include preventive cardiovascular medicine and cardiovascular sports medicine as well as peripheral vascular disease, interventional cardiology, echocardiography and nuclear medicine. Dr. Santos is married and has two children. He enjoys participating in endurance sports such as swimming, cycling, running and competing in triathlons. Dr. Santos is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Arrhythmias, Cardiomyopathy, Angina, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Babu Makkena is an Interventional Cardiologist in Denton, Texas. Dr. Makkena is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Angina, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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).

Christopher Cianci is an Interventional Cardiologist and an Internal Medicine provider in Denton, Texas. Dr. Cianci is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pacemaker Implantation.

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).

Hema Korlakunta is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Denton, Texas. Dr. Korlakunta is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and Angina.

Shahzad Ahmad is an Interventional Cardiologist in Denton,, Texas. Dr. Ahmad has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. His top area of expertise is Hip Replacement.

Mian Yousuf is an Interventional Cardiologist in Denton, Texas. Dr. Yousuf is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Necrosis, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

Dr. Khurram Ahmad worked as a Interventional Cardiologist at Beaumont and Henry Ford Systems in Michigan for 7 years before moving to Texas. He also served as the teaching faculty for the Oakwood Hospital cardiovascular Fellowship. He earned his medical degree with honors from King Edward Medical College in Lahore, Pakistan before coming to the United States in 2004. He is a fellowship-trained interventional cardiologist with certification in internal medicine, nuclear cardiology, cardiovascular disease, echocardiography, cardiac CT, and interventional cardiology. Dr. Ahmad's areas of special interest include coronary interventions, congestive heart failure, peripheral vascular disease, and vascular interpretations. In addition to his numerous board-certifications, he also has advanced training as a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI).Dr. Ahmad completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, where he served as chief resident during his final year of training and as chief cardiology fellow while pursuing his fellowship training. Dr. Ahmad completed an additional interventional cardiology fellowship at Michigan State University. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Ahmad relocated to North Texas in 2019. Dr. Ahmad is highly rated in 53 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Pediatric Myocarditis.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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).

Siva Sontineni is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist in Denton, Texas. Dr. Sontineni is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Apoplexy, Angina, Arterial Embolism, and Pacemaker Implantation.

David May is an Interventional Cardiologist in Flower Mound, Texas. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Atherosclerosis, and Coronary Heart Disease.

Sireesha Vasireddy is an Interventional Cardiologist and an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Irving, Texas. Dr. Vasireddy is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Cardiogenic Shock, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Vasireddy is currently accepting new patients.