Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection near Kingwood, TX

Biography: Dr. Anay Patel is a member of the American Academy of Hip and Knee Surgeons.

Care Philosophy: Kind, compassionate, and minimally invasive care

Care Philosophy: Dr. Raphaeli?s primary concern is the health and wellbeing of his patients. He utilizes minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery for cancer as well as for benign diseases such as diverticulitis and inflammatory bowel disease to decrease pain and shorten hospital stays. He also specializes in endoscopy, the treatment of common anorectal disorders, such as hemorrhoids and fissures, and pelvic floor disorders, such as rectal prolapse and fecal incontinence.

Biography: Kristofer Charlton-Ouw graduated from Vassar College in New York with a B.A. in History. After a brief career in the Netherlands working with a medical device company, he pursued his M.D. at Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. He completed his general surgery residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia University Medical Center in New York City where he served as the Administrative Chief Resident. He was a research fellow in cardiovascular surgery at Houston Methodist Hospital. After completing his clinical fellowship in vascular surgery at Memorial Hermann Hospital and the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, he continued on as a faculty member. As of September 2020, he will be Professor in the UT Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery. He was Program Director for the UT Vascular Surgery Fellowship and Integrated Residency and Director of the Memorial Herman Heart and Vascular Institute's Vascular Ultrasound Laboratory. He is interested in clinical trials to improve evidence-based Practice, authored or co-authored over 100 journal manuscripts, book chapters, and reviews, and is the principle investigator of several sponsored and investigator-initiated clinical trials.His clinical and research interests include aortic aneurysm and dissection, prosthetic graft infection, hemodialysis access, peripheral arterial disease, and postoperative pain control. Dr. Charlton-Ouw joined HCA Houston Healthcare and helped found Gulf Coast Vascular in August of 2020. Dr. Charlton-Ouw welcomes new patients and referrals. The practice offers telehealth visits when appropriate.

Biography: Dr. Khawaja Azimuddin, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Humble, TX. He is 61 years old and has been practicing for 26 years. Dr. Khawaja Azimuddin, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest.

Biography: Mark Edgcomb, D.O. is a board certified General Surgeon with Houston Colon. Dr. Edgcomb received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Marquette University. He then went on to Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences where he earned his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Edgcomb completed his internship in General Surgery at Rush University Medical Center followed by a General Surgery residency at Centura Health St. Anthony Hospital. Dr. Edgcomb completed his medical training with a fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery-Advanced Colorectal from The University of Texas Medical School at Houston. Dr. Edgcomb is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. He is an active member of several professional memberships such as American College of Surgeons, American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) and American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Dr. Edgcomb has participated in several research, lectures, and presentations throughout his career. Dr. Edgcomb knows that Colon and Rectal care takes a collaborative and holistic approach. He strives to personalize his care to each of his unique patients utilizing the latest technology and minimally invasive techniques for optimal outcomes. When not treating patients, Dr. Edgcomb enjoys fishing, golfing, and most importantly spending time with his family. Dr. Edgcomb welcomes new patients and referrals. When appropriate, the practice offers telehealth visits. He looks forward to being a part of your trusted healthcare team.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Stanislaw prefers a non-operative approach to the management of orthopedic problems. Prior to the consideration of surgery, he utilizes a variety of non-surgical treatments to alleviate symptoms and correct problems. If non-operative measures do not adequately help, Dr. Stanislaw will discuss the surgical options and the potential benefits and risks. In addition, the surgical procedure and post-operative course are thoroughly reviewed prior to any surgical intervention.

Biography: Hunter M. Ray, M.D. is a vascular surgeon who joined HCA Houston Healthcare and helped found Gulf Coast Vascular in August of 2020. Dr. Ray has an academic affiliation with the University of Houston's new medical school. Dr Ray earned his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences. He completed his medical degree at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). While completing his medical degree he discovered Vascular Surgery as a specialty and quickly fell in love with the field. Dr. Ray went on to complete his vascular surgery training in Houston at UTHealth. During training he was fortunate to win the coveted S. Timothy String Presidential Award for the best paper at the 2016 meeting of the Southern Associated for Vascular Surgery (SAVS) as well as the Top Gun Surgical Skills Competition at the 2020 SAVS Meeting. Dr. Ray has authored multiple peer reviewed publications and book chapters and has a continued interest in research. He has been invited to speak at various national and international conferences. In addition, Dr. Ray holds candidate membership with the Southern Association for Vascular Surgery, Society for Vascular Surgery and the Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Society, along with active membership in the American Venous Forum. Clinically he specializes in advanced endovascular and open surgery. He also has extensive experience in the treatment of venous disease. As native Houstonians, Dr. Ray and his wife love the city for its people, culture, and most of all the amazing food. Outside of work Dr. Ray loves to golf, fish, and BBQ. Dr. Ray welcomes new patients and referrals. The practice offers telehealth visits when appropriate.

Care Philosophy: We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person.

Care Philosophy: Patient care is a partnership between the physician and the patient. Engagement and connection from both sides are needed to achieve optimal results.