Interventional Cardiologists in Texas

Care Philosophy: Growing up listening to his father, an insurance agent, tell the stories of his clients had a profound effect on the kind of physician Dr. John Canales would become. "I like hearing my patients' stories. I think it makes me a better interventionalist because I understand where they're coming from and how my treatments may affect their lives," says Dr. Canales.

Biography: Sireesha Vasireddy, M.D., F.A.C.C., is board-certified in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, and heart failure and transplant cardiology, and holds certifications in nuclear cardiology. Dr. Vasireddy specializes in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, advanced heart failure and cardiac transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support. She prioritizes patient-centered, holistic care, tailoring treatments to each individual's needs. With a focus on precision and patient comfort, she fine-tunes medications and implements lifestyle modifications before considering interventions like angioplasty and stenting. In cases of advanced heart failure, Dr. Vasireddy draws on her experience with mechanical circulatory support devices, reserving heart transplantation as a last resort. She integrates cutting-edge research and technologies into her practice and collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive care. Dr. Vasireddy empowers patients with knowledge to actively manage their heart health, fostering open communication and transparency. Her commitment to walking alongside patients throughout their unique journeys reflects her dedication to excellence and compassion in cardiovascular care.

Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Scott Solomon, M.D. received his medical degree from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver, Colorado. His residency in Internal Medicine was served at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. Following residency, Dr. Solomon was selected by the Internal Medicine Faculty to serve as Chief Resident in the Department of Internal Medicine. During his Chief Residency year, he held a faculty appointment as an Instructor of Internal Medicine at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Dr. Solomon completed his Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship at Mid America Heart Institute in Kansas City, Missouri and completed his Interventional Cardiology Fellowship at St. Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri. He performs most heart procedures through the radial artery in the wrist. His areas of special interest include Interventional Cardiology, peripheral vascular disease and General Cardiology. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. Dr. Solomon enjoys spending time with his family and fishing.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Tucker received his bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts from the University of Texas at Austin, graduating Summa Cum Laude, with induction into Phi Beta Kappa. He received his medical degree from the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, where he was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society. Dr. Tucker has been elected as a Texas Monthly Super Doctor for the years 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.

Biography: Geoffrey Crimmins, M.D. received his medical degree from the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA. He served his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO, and his fellowship in Cardiology from William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, MI. He also completed his Interventional Cardiology fellowship at Beaumont Health System in Royal Oak, MI. Dr. Crimmins areas of special interest include trans-radial interventions, endovenous ablation and peripheral vascular disease.

Care Philosophy: The Mission of Austin Heart is to provide exceptional cardiac and vascular care to every patient every day with a spirit of warmth, friendliness, and personal pride.

Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits.Babu Makkena, MD, FACC is a practicing lnterventional Cardiologist in Denton, TX. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine in 2001. Dr. Makkena has been in practice since 2011 and specializes in Cardiovascular Disease and Peripheral Artery Disease. He currently practices at Texas Cardiovascular Specialists and is affiliated with Medical City Denton, Medical City Lewisville, Presbyterian Hospital of Denton, North Texas Medical Center of Gainesville, Baylor Heart Hospital Denton, Muenster Memorial Hospital and Medical City of Las Colinas.

Biography: Mian Atif Yousuf, M.D. is an interventional cardiologist with an interest in clinical cardiology, complex coronary intervention and peripheral endovascular interventions. His interests include coronary and peripheral vascular intervention - particularly, greater utilization of tran-radial approach, intra-coronary imaging for improving outcomes with PCI and chronic total occlusions of coronary and peripheral vessels. Additionally, he has interest in health administration and understanding the complex relationships between patient satisfaction, clinical, safety and financial measures. Dr. Yousuf has published numerous manuscripts and abstracts with multiple research presentations at national scientific meetings such as ACC, HFSA, AHA and SCCT. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography and RPVI.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Levy specializes in general and interventional cardiology, including cardiac catheterization, coronary stenting, vascular angiography and intervention and pacemaker implantation. He has a special interest in the treatment of patients with congestive heart failure and lipid disorders, as well as in the treatment of cardiovascular disease in the master athlete. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

Care Philosophy: Our group of 30 heart specialists includes the finest electrophysiologists, interventionists and general cardiologists in San Antonio and South Texas. We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and cardiovascular disease and peripheral vascular disease. We are accepting new patients. We look forward to meeting you!

Care Philosophy: Austin Heart desires to be an innovative leader in the delivery of cardiac and vascular care. We approach all relationships with integrity and strive to deliver superior service to patients, referring physicians and the communities we serve. Our physicians provide care to their patients as they would for their own families. We know that teamwork is a core attribute of a successful group.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Malik has a great passion for taking care of his heart patients over the long term, ensuring the highest quality of care in a time of uncertainty for his patients.

Care Philosophy: The Mission of Austin Heart is to provide exceptional cardiac and vascular care to every patient every day with a spirit of warmth, friendliness, and personal pride.

Care Philosophy: For Dr. Iturbe, ensuring his patients know he has taken the time to understand why they have been referred to him and building trust by learning about his patients are important elements of his practice.

Care Philosophy: We specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of heart and cardiovascular disease and peripheral vascular disease. We are accepting new patients. We look forward to meeting you!

Care Philosophy: Growing up, Dr. Mancuso admits he was ?a tinkerer?. First with appliances and later with motorcycles and cars, Dr. Mancuso was famous for taking things apart and putting them back together. That?s largely how he eventually fell in love with interventional cardiology where he performs minimally-invasive, catheter-based procedures to restore blood flow to diseased blood vessels in the heart and legs.

Care Philosophy: I often only see patients when they have exhausted all other options and are limited in how they live their life. So it is beyond rewarding for me to see patients' quality of life change so drastically and have them return to normal activities. Dr. Hinh (Keith) Nguyen

Biography: At Heart & Vascular Specialists of North Texas, our team diagnoses and treats cardiovascular disease for patients in South Arlington, Texas and the surrounding communities.We are dedicated to helping our patients achieve optimal heart health and restored wellness. Our cardiologist, Dr. Tapan Jani, is committed to providing the most current, personalized cardiovascular care tailored specifically to each patient's individual health needs.Dr. Jani is very attentive and takes time to listen to his patients concerns. This fosters a collaborative environment where the patient and our specialists work together to develop the right plan of care. Dr. Jani is committed to the highest level of patient satisfaction.

Care Philosophy: Our everyday goal is to provide outstanding patient centered care

Biography: Dr. David Musselman joined North Texas Heart Center in 1992 and has served as its President and Managing Physician 1998-2013. He received his medical degree in 1986 from the University of Maryland, where he is a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine and fellowships in Cardiovascular Diseases at the University of North Carolina Hospitals, Chapel Hill, where he received the Robert L. Ney Award as the outstanding medical resident. Dr. Musselman is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases, Interventional Cardiology and Nuclear Cardiology. He specializes in complex interventional cardiology procedures, nuclear cardiology and echocardiography. Dr. Musselman enjoys sailing, bicycling, tennis, skiing and travel and is an avid bird watcher. He lives in Dallas with his wife and 3 children.

Care Philosophy: By listening carefully and encouraging two-way communication, Dr. Shalin Patel can better understand his patients' expectations. That often means addressing concerns not related to their heart so he can help them fully achieve their health goals.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Dieck earned his medical degree at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, where he also completed his residency training in Internal Medicine. Dr. Dieck concluded his training with a fellowship in Cardiovascular Medicine and Interventional Cardiology at St. Luke's Hospital, the Texas Heart Institute, Houston, TX. Dr. Dieck has been in private practice in Austin since 1990.

Biography: Dr. R. Ganim is board certified in interventional cardiology, general cardiology, and internal medicine. From 2009 to 2012, he served as Chairman of Cardiovascular Medicine at Kingwood Medical Center, and in 2014 served as Chief of Staff. From 2013 to 2015, he was recognized as a ``Texas Monthly Super Doctor, and in 2012 received the ``Healthcare Professional of the Year Award`` from the Lake Houston Chamber of Commerce.

Care Philosophy: PRIVATE CARDIOLOGY PRACTICE FOCUSED ON CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE PREVENTION & WELLNESS My solution to healthcare is to focus on the patient. This time-honored principle of One Doctor & One Patient is the key to providing personalized patient-centered medical care in the 21st Century. I am Board Certified in Cardiovascular Disease and I practice high quality care as evidenced by multiple designations and awards by insurance companies and the American Heart Association (NCQA Recognition).

Care Philosophy: We have a duty to care for patients in a professional and compassionate way. I like to listen and educate. My team and I want to be a reliable and trusted resource taking care of their health.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Perez believes it is still important to modify all risk factors in addition to the high tech surgical measures. Patients should remember to not smoke, cut back on a high fat diet, and control diabetes and weight.

Biography: Christian Assad-Kottner, MD is a board certified interventional cardiologist with Rio Grande Cardiovascular and Structural Heart in McAllen, Texas. Dr. Assad-Kottner began his medical studies at the School of Medicine Ignacio A. Santos, Institute of Technology and Superior Studies of Monterrey where he received a Doctorate in Medicine. Dr. Assad-Kottner then went on to complete internships at Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, and Christus Muguerza in cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, thoracic, internal medicine, emergency, and radiology/imaging. Dr. Assad-Kottner began his fellowships at The Methodist DeBakey Heart Center in clinical research followed by a fellowship in cardiology. He wrapped up his cardiology fellowships back at DeBakey. Dr. Assad-Kottner completed his residencies at the University of Texas Medical Branch in internal medicine followed by one in cardiology. He then went on to University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences for his interventional cardiology residency. His final medical training was at Fogarty Institute for Innovation in advanced peripheral endovascular. Dr. Assad-Kottner is fluent in both English and Spanish. He is board certified by The American Board of Internal Medicine in internal medicine with a certification in cardiovascular disease. Dr. Assad-Kottner has participated in numerous publication, book chapters, abstracts, presentations, and ongoing research.Dr. Assad-Kottner welcomes new patients and referrals. When appropriate, the practice does offer telehealth visits.

Biography: Jorge C Magallon, MD, FACC, FSCAI is board certified in Interventional Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease. He practices with Methodist Physicians RiverCity CardioVascular.Dr. Magallon is a graduate of the University of California at San Diego in La Jolla. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California at Los Angeles. He then trained at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, a major teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School, for both his internship and residency in internal medicine. Dr. Magallon then went on to complete his Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology and Endovascular Fellowships at Columbia University Medical Center/New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. Dr. Magallon is Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Magallon's professional interests include the management of coronary and peripheral atherosclerosis. He is dedicated to outstanding patient care and effective communication with patients and their families. His outside interests include spending time with his family, cooking, traveling, soccer, and reading.

Care Philosophy: Austin Heart desires to be an innovative leader in the delivery of cardiac and vascular care. We approach all relationships with integrity and strive to deliver superior service to patients, referring physicians and the communities we serve. Our physic

Care Philosophy: What's amazing is the instant gratification of saving someone's life when you see someone having a heart attack and you can help them in that moment, says Dr. Martinez. It's an incredible feeling.

Biography: Andres F. Vasquez, M.D. completed interventional cardiology fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis, one of the top medical schools in the Nation. Dr. Vasquez is also board certified in Internal Medicine (ABIM), Cardiovascular Medicine (ABIM), Interventional Cardiology (ABIM), Echocardiography (NBE), Nuclear Cardiology (CBNC), and vascular imaging (RPVI). Dr. Vasquez was a Chief Fellow at the University of Texas at Houston, where he received the Outstanding Research Fellow Award. Dr. Vasquez has published original research in Nuclear Cardiology (Positron Emission Tomography), as well as on the use of intravascular ultrasound during catheter directed interventions, and on minimally invasive Atrial Septal Defect Closure in leading Medical Books and Journals. Areas of interest: Cardiac catheterization, coronary angiography, coronary angioplasty, coronary stenting, coronary atherectomy. Peripheral angiography of arterial and venous vasculature, peripheral interventions including angioplasty, atherectomy and stenting. Abdominal aortic, iliac artery, and popliteal artery aneurysm catheter directed repair. Atrial septal defect and patent foramen ovale catheter directed closure. Carotid angiography and stenting. Aortic and mitral valve valvuloplasty IVC filter placement, iliac vein stenting, venous ablation. Nuclear imaging (SPECT, PET) Echocardiography (transthoracic, transesophageal, intracardiac and stress echocardiography) Carotid, abdominal vascular, peripheral arterial and peripheral venous Duplex ultrasound, ABI, WBI, venous insufficiency evaluation. Intravascular ultrasound (coronary and peripheral), fractional flow reserve

Care Philosophy: Dr. Ramineni practices patient centered care with compassion. He strongly focuses on preventative care but interventional approach will be used at appropriate times.

Care Philosophy: As an interventional cardiologist, what is most rewarding to me is the young patient, in his 30's, who has an acute MI and were able to stop the progression of his disease. We see them do well enjoy their family, live a healthy, productive life. That's rewarding, says Dr. Liu.

Biography: Dr. Rich Guerra is a native of California and a graduate of Harvard University. He subsequently received his medical degree at the University of California, San Francisco. His internship and residency were at UCSF, followed by Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship at Stanford University and Interventional Cardiology Fellowship at Vanderbilt University. He then took a faculty position at the University of Iowa where was as an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine and an active interventional cardiologist for four years. Subsequently, he joined the Lovelace Cardiology group in Albuquerque, NM and was also on the clinical faculty of the University of New Mexico. He joined North Texas Heart Center in 2004 and currently serves as the Chief of Cardiology for the Medical Center of McKinney. Dr. Guerra is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Diseases, and Interventional Cardiology. The teaching skills of Dr. Guerra were recognized and honored with the Cardiology Fellows Training Award at the University of Iowa. He enjoys photography, scuba diving and building and flying experimental aircraft. Dr. Guerra has been named to Texas Super Doctors.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Otero earned his Medical Degree from the University of Seville in Spain, where he also obtained a Master's Degree in Emergency Medicine. During this time he also served as Chief Resident. Dr. Otero completed his Internal Medicine residency program, Cardiology Fellowship, and Interventional Cardiology Fellowship in Galveston, Texas at the University of Texas Medical Branch. During his training at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, he was honored with the Outstanding Faculty

Care Philosophy: Welcome! The world of cardiology is constantly evolving and I am relentlessly keeping up with the research that is being done to improve how heart disease is diagnosed, treated and prevented. My staff and I are committed to providing you with a very f

Care Philosophy: Dr. Sanderson believes that medical technology isn't the ultimate solution for most of his patients with heart disease. Prevention and change of lifestyle choices are key.

Care Philosophy: Dedicated to working closely with my patients to develop personalized treatment plans that address their unique needs and concerns.

Biography: Telehealth visits are available.

Biography: Dr. Srinivas Yallapragada is an Interventional Cardiologist with expertise in coronary peripheral & structural heart disease. He holds board Certifications in Interventional Cardiology, General Cardiology, Nuclear Cardiology, and Echocardiography, and is a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation. Dr. Yallapragada pursued his undergraduate studies at Austin College in Sherman, Texas where he graduated with honors with a Major in Biology and Minor in Spanish. He then pursued his Medical Degree at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. Following this he completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago, IL, and served as an Associate Chief Resident during his final year of training there. He then completed fellowships in Cardiology, and Interventional Cardiology at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Yallapragada is a native of the DFW area, and he is pleased to provide comprehensive cardiovascular care for patients in his home town. He will primarily practice at our locations in Dallas and Las Colinas but will also be active at Medical City Dallas and Medical City McKinney.

Biography: Matthew B. Stahlman, MD, FACC, FSCAI has practiced cardiology in Austin since 2006. He received a bachelor degree in Biology from the University of Texas in Austin with honors in 1992. Subsequently, he attended medical school at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston where he graduated at the top of his class and received the honor of becoming a Member of Alpha Omega Alpha (medical honor society). After completing an internship in Surgery at Vanderbilt University in Nashville Tennessee, he then completed an internship and residency in Internal Medicine at UT Southwestern (Parkland Hospital) in Dallas Texas. Dr. Stahlman returned to Vanderbilt and completed his Cardiology training in both Cardiovascular Diseases and Interventional Cardiology.Dr. Stahlman currently practices general and interventional cardiology at St. David's Medical Center in Austin. During his time in Austin, he has served as a Director of multiple area cardiac cath labs and on multiple executive, advisory, and peer review committees. Dr. Stahlman is distinguished as a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. He is a member of the American Heart Association, the American Medical Association, the Texas Medical Association, and the Travis County Medical Society. Dr. Stahlman is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology.Dr. Stahlman's clinical passion remains providing quality oriented and compassionate patient care. He specializes in cardiovascular diagnostic and therapeutic treatments for heart disease and stroke. He enjoys getting to know his patients in the office and assisting his patients throughout the spectrum of their care, including in the hospital setting.Away from the practice, Dr. Stahlman enjoys outdoor activities, fishing, cooking, baking, and (most importantly) spending time with his wife and participating in his three son's multiple activities.