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).

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.

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.

Joseph Roman, MD, is board certified in Internal Medicine and board certified in Obesity Medicine. He is a 1997 graduate of Texas A&M, a 2003 graduate of Texas Tech University Medical School and a 2003 graduate of Texas Tech University with an Masters in Business Administration. He completed residency at the University of Oklahoma where he was Chief Resident. Dr. Roman was led into the medical profession with a desire to help people live fuller and more healthy lives. He chose Internal Medicine as he enjoys interacting adults and felt that he could make a positive impact in their health. He enjoys educating individuals on their disease process and how best to make decisions that benefit their health. He believes that when there is trust between a patient and physician, patients are more likely to take ownership of their health and make changes that will help them live long, healthy lives. A native of Lake Jackson, TX, Dr. Roman is married with three children. His wife owns Bahama Bucks in College Station and in his free time he calls himself a 'handyman at Bahama Bucks.' Proud to work at CHI St. Joseph Health, he believes St. Josephs has always been an organization that values their patients and physicians. He is proud to be a part of an organization that believes patients matter. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Sitosterolemia.

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. Ian Reinemeyer is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine and serving as the division director of medicine at the Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – College Station. As a general practitioner, Dr. Reinemeyer’s goal is to listen to his patients and provide honest feedback and guidance throughout their course of care. He is committed to providing prompt and fair patient care while being open and truthful with his patients, focusing on moral duties and ethics. Outside of work, Dr. Reinemeyer enjoys watching his children play soccer and basketball. He also likes working in his woodshop. Dr. Reinemeyer is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mycosis Fungoides, Low Sodium Level, Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension.

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.

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.

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).

Matthew Poling, MD, is board-certified in family medicine and treats Central Texans at Baylor Scott & White Clinic – College Station University Drive. He specializes in providing comprehensive healthcare for all ages. Dr. Poling is committed to partnering with patients to achieve their goals for health and success. When out of the clinic, Dr. Poling enjoys traveling, Aggie sports and spending time with his wife and four children. Dr. Poling is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteomesopyknosis, Osteopetrosis, Osteopetrosis Autosomal Recessive Type 3, and Osteosclerosis Autosomal Dominant.

Dr. Ken Hillner and his family chose to make Aggieland their home after eight years as an Air Force physician and a brief stint along the Texas gulf coast. He is a San Antonio native who graduated from Trinity University and the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. He completed his family medicine residency training at Carswell Air Force Base in Ft. Worth before serving in the United Kingdom. During college he found the girl of his dreams and they have journeyed together in raising their three children. When not in the clinic or hospital; he runs, plays tennis, coaches his kids, and meets with other men who want to be like Jesus. He is proud to be associated with the ministry of Hope Pregnancy Centers and sees it as a vital work in the Brazos Valley. Practicing the full spectrum of family medicine, he sees patients of all ages and their families. While the treatment of chronic medical problems and disease is a mainstay of his work, he has enjoyed practicing obstetrics, performing minor surgery/procedures, doing well visits for children, and treating more acutely ill patients in the hospital. He sees the practice of medicine as challenging and incredibly enjoyable and is grateful for the privilege to treat medical problems and care for people with illness or injury. Adding to this pleasure has been the adventure of working alongside other superlative physicians, as well as support staff and leaders at St. Joseph Regional Health System, who aim to honor God and serve others with high quality and compassionate healthcare. Dr. Hillner is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

Sarah Severson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bryan, Texas. Dr. Severson is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

Timothy Byrd is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in College Station, Texas. Dr. Byrd has been practicing medicine for over 18 years is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, COVID-19, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Andrew Richardson, MD, is board-certified in family medicine and treats Central Texans at Baylor Scott & White Clinic – College Station University Drive. Dr. Richardson is committed to providing high-quality patient care and responding to patient needs in a timely and sensitive manner. Dr. Richardson is the senior staff physician and medical director of Baylor Scott & White – College Station’s primary care division. Additionally, he is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Richardson is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

Amina Alikhan, MD, is board-certified in internal medicine and treats Central Texans at Baylor Scott & White Clinic – College Station University Drive. She specializes in preventing diseases in her adult patients. Dr. Alikhan is committed to serving all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research. Dr. Alikhan is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Cardiomyopathy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Osteoporosis.

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.

Jessica Walker is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in College Station, Texas. Dr. Walker is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Sepsis, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

Jeffrey Dickson, MD, is board-certified in family medicine and treats Central Texans at Baylor Scott & White – Bryan West Villa Maria Road. He specializes in providing comprehensive healthcare for all ages. Dr. Dickson is committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective care, partnering with his patients in a positive and uplifting healthcare experience. When out of the clinic, Dr. Dickson enjoys cooking, reading, cycling, spending time with family and going to Aggie sporting events. Dr. Dickson is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Mark Higgins is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in College Station, Texas. Dr. Higgins is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Familial Hypertension.

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.

Kelly Phan is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in College Station, Texas. Dr. Phan is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Sickle Cell Disease, Sepsis, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

Kaycee Weaver is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in College Station, Texas. Dr. Weaver is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Acute Kidney Failure, Low Blood Pressure, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.