IntestinalDiverticulitis near Cleveland, TX

Biography: Ronak Patel, D.O. is a native Texan. He attended the University of Texas at Austin graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Biology and Economics. He went on to attend Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth Texas in which he graduated with honors. He was in the top 5 in his class and obtained the President's Scholar award, given to students who maintained Dean's list throughout every semester in college.Dr. Patel completed his surgical training at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Medical Center. There he received extensive General Surgery and Trauma training at the Busiest Level 1 Trauma Center in the U.S. by physicians such as Dr. James "Red" Duke and Dr. John B Holcomb. He then went on to the University of South Florida for fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopy and Bariatric Surgery. Training was extensive in Laparoscopic Foregut surgery including but not limited to Nissen Fundoplication, Distal Pancreatectomy, Splenectomy, Bowel resection, Colon surgery and Bariatric surgery with an emphasis on revisional surgeries. He has also completed DaVinci Robotic Surgical Training.He is a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). He is Fellowship certified by the ASMBS as well as the fellowship council. He has presented Posters at the annual Obesity Week in the past. Dr. Patel has a strong interest in Bariatric Surgery and the maintenance of weight loss after. He teaches weight sensitivity courses for medical professionals at the hospitals that he works at as he knows the difficulty of weight loss, the importance of it, and the difficulty with expressing the need for help by a patient.

Biography: Dr. George Nunez, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Kingwood, TX. He is 70 years old and has been practicing for 35 years. Dr. George Nunez, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood.

Biography: Telemedicine services available. Dr. S. Cherlo is a graduate of Sri Venkateshwara Medical University in Kurnool, India. He trained in internal medicine at Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY. He has been board-certified in internal medicine since 1996. He has been practicing family medicine and urgent care at Prime Medic in the Kingwood-Cleveland area since 1997. Dr. Cherlo is the Medical Director at Cleveland Health Care Nursing Home, Woodland Park Nursing Home, and Elara Hospice. He is married, has 3 children and enjoys traveling.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Behara takes pride in providing highly personalized comprehensive care of digestive diseases.

Biography: Dr. Patrick Ogidan, MD is an Internist who practices in Shenandoah, TX. He is 40 years old. Dr. Patrick Ogidan, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Garay believes in quality health care with excellent long term outcomes.

Biography: Dr. George Stokes, MD is a Family Practitioner who practices in Cleveland, TX. He is 73 years old and has been practicing for 46 years. Dr. George Stokes, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood.

Biography: Dr. Mouhamad Al-Sabbagh, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist who practices in Cleveland, TX. He is 71 years old. Dr. Mouhamad Al-Sabbagh, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood.

Biography: Dr. Ramakrishna Chava, MD is a Geriatrician who practices in Kingwood, TX. He is 60 years old and has been practicing for 33 years. Dr. Ramakrishna Chava, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood and HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest.