Invasive Cardiology near Georgetown, TX

Care Philosophy: Ryan Mack, MD, is a clinical cardiologist who believes in providing both comprehensive and compassionate care to his patients.

Care Philosophy: To provide exceptional care to every patient every day with a spirit of warmth, friendliness and personal pride.

Biography: Dr. Anirudh Bhargava hails from Alexandria, Louisiana. He completed his undergraduate degree at Emory University in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Behavior Biology where he received the honor of Phi Beta Kappa. He completed medical school at Louisiana State University New Orleans in 2017 with induction into the Gold Humanism Honor Society. He then completed his internal medicine residency at the esteemed University of Alabama Birmingham in 2020 followed by a specialized cardiovascular disease fellowship at the same institution where he focused on advanced cardiac imaging along with developing a mastery in all aspects of cardiac care. He has had the privilege of working with master clinician scientists during his residency and fellowship with numerous publications in esteemed cardiovascular journals. He additionally has represented Alabama at the national American College of Cardiology FIT Jeopardy competition in 2023. He was voted among his peers as best teaching fellow during his fellowship. With a strong foundation in internal medicine and a focus on cardiovascular health, Dr. Bhargava's interests lie in various aspects of cardiology. His expertise extends to preventative cardiology, ensuring patients adopt healthy lifestyles to minimize the risk of heart disease. He is also interested in diagnosing and treating cardiomyopathies, arrhythmias, peripheral vascular disease, and various other cardiac conditions both in the clinic and in the hospital. Dr. Bhargava possesses extensive knowledge and experience in various cardiovascular imaging techniques. He is well-versed in utilizing advanced technologies such as cardiac MRI, cardiac CT, advanced echocardiography, and nuclear imaging to diagnose and evaluate heart conditions accurately. Dr. Bhargava is driven by his passion of patient-centered care for patients of all walks of life, age, gender, and ethnicity. As a proud South Asian American, he is particularly interested in improving the cardiovascular health for those of South Asian descent (ie. Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Nepali, and Sri Lankan). Dr. Bhargava focuses on addressing the epidemic of heart disease in this population. He is dedicated to providing culturally sensitive care and promoting awareness of cardiovascular diseases in these communities. In addition to English, Dr. Bhargava is fluent in Hindi and Urdu. With his strong educational background, specialized training, and dedication to improving cardiovascular health, Dr. Anirudh Bhargava is excited to serve the people of Greater Austin, ensuring patients receive comprehensive and personalized care for their heart-related concerns.In his free time he likes to travel with his wife Kanupriya, enjoys cooking, watching New Orleans Saints and LSU football, and following the India's national cricket team avidly.

Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Dr. Josh McKay is originally from League City, Texas. He obtained his B.S. degree in Biomedical Engineering from Texas A&M University and then went on to receive his medical degree from the University of Texas at Houston. Dr. McKay completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and his cardiology and interventional cardiology fellowships at Houston Methodist Hospital, where he was selected as chief cardiology Fellow. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Echocardiography and Nuclear Medicine. His areas of special interest include coronary artery disease, peripheral arterial disease, and deep venous thrombosis. He also specializes in repairing small holes in the heart, called Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) and atrial septal defects (ASD), without needing open heart surgery. Dr. McKay has authored multiple articles in peer reviewed journals and a book chapter. In his spare time he enjoys sports, exercise, perfecting his BBQ recipes, and spending time with his wife and kids.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Winders is committed to providing care for the whole patient, with diverse experience in both internal medicine and cardiology.

Biography: Dr. Paul Katigbak is from Houston, Texas and joins Austin Heart as a board certified internist and cardiologist treating patients through minimally invasive testing and cardiac imaging. Dr. Katigbak graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelors in Science in Biology at the University of Houston in 2006. In 2013, he earned his Medical Degree from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine. He completed his internship and internal medicine residency at University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. After completing his training in Houston, Dr. Katigbak furthered his medical training to focus on adult cardiovascular disease and completed his cardiovascular disease fellowship at Tulane University Health Science Center in New Orleans followed by subspecialty training in Interventional Cardiology at HMS Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston Massachusetts in 2020. He recently left his busy practice in Massachusetts to be back home in Texas. Dr. Katigbak is certified in the interpretation of adult echocardiography, vascular imaging and Cardiac CT imaging. Dr. Katigbak has co-authored several peer reviewed journal publications on coronary physiology.Dr. Katigbak has special interests in cardiac imaging with echocardiography, valvular heart disease, and coronary artery disease.In his free time, he enjoys traveling, hiking and being with his close friends and family.

Biography: Sarah Schnelle is a board-certified Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist. She received her Master of Science in Nursing from The University of Texas at Austin. As a nurse, Sarah has worked in long term care, skilled nursing, and telemetry. She has worked as an advanced practice nurse in internal medicine treating patients in long-term acute care and rehabilitation. Prior to a career in advanced practice nursing, Sarah worked for over 14 years as a Registered Vascular Technologist providing diagnostic ultrasound services to vascular surgery and cardiology patients. Sarah is passionate about providing empathetic, evidence-based, and holistic care to her patients and their family members. In her free time, Sarah enjoys spending time with family and friends exploring Austin and the surrounding hill country for hiking trails, restaurants, and live music.