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Care Philosophy: As a cardiologist, I believe that compassion is the most important trait in health care.

Biography: Dr. Reehan Shahzad, MD is a Cardiology Specialist who practices in Tomball, TX. He is 41 years old. Dr. Reehan Shahzad, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball.

Biography: Dr. Uttam Tripathy graduated from SCB Medical College in 1986 with top honors, consistently ranking among the top three in his class during his MBBS studies. Following his undergraduate education, he pursued an MS in General Surgery at PGIMER, Chandigarh, and gained invaluable experience through a two-year registrarship in General and Vascular Surgery at PGI, Chandigarh. He went on to earn his MCh in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery from Bombay University before relocating to the United States. Dr. Tripathy continued his education and training, completing accredited programs at the University of California, San Diego, as well as in Boston and Portland, Oregon Health Sciences. These endeavors led to his board certifications in both General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery. Presently, Dr. Uttam Tripathy serves as an attending Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon at Houston Methodist Hospital and the esteemed DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center. Renowned for his surgical prowess, he individually performs over 800 cases annually, a feat that has garnered him the esteemed peer-reviewed accolade of America's Top Surgeon for the past ten consecutive years. Additionally, he has been recognized as the top Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Fort Bend County for the last five years. Notably, he played a pivotal role in establishing a thriving cardiovascular surgery service line at Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital, the bustling healthcare hub of Fort Bend County. Dr. Tripathy boasts an array of pioneering achievements within the county, including introducing the first minimally invasive coronary artery bypass, innovating the first minimally invasive treatment for pulmonary embolism, and spearheading an alternative method of treating carotid artery disease with the TransCarotid arterial revascularization (TCAR), among other notable accomplishments. In his academic pursuits, he serves as a national investigator focusing on the minimally invasive treatment of Pulmonary Embolism (P.E) and has contributed to significant trials such as the recently published Optalyse trial and the ongoing Knockout P.E study. Furthermore, he is actively involved in the hybrid trial for coronary artery disease, particularly in the realm of minimally invasive surgical interventions, and serves as an investigator exploring the use of drug-coated stents for peripheral arteries. Despite his demanding schedule, Dr. Tripathy nurtures a passion for travel and aspires to reignite his interest in oil painting during his limited leisure time.

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.

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Care Philosophy: Dr. Birnbaum is passionate about listening to his patients to provide the best care possible.