AblationforCardiacArrhythmias near Sugar Land, TX

Care Philosophy: I am passionate about Cardiology and strive to provide the best care to all my patients.

Biography: Dr. Pranav Loyalka is a board certified Cardiologist with Houston Heart in Houston, TX. Dr Loyalka began his medical studies at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. He went on to complete his Internal Medicine and Pediatrics residency at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. He then finished his fellowship in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. Dr Loyalka is fluent in English, Hindi, and German.Dr. Loyalka is board certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) as well as Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, and Adult Congenital Heart Disease. Dr. Loyalka specializes in advanced heart failure and transplant, congenital heart disease, heart transplant, high-risk angioplasty, interventional cardiology, mechanical support and structural heart disease. In addition, Dr. Loyalka is a national leader in Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). This is a minimally invasive surgery where Dr. Loyalka replaces a failing heart valve without removing the old valve. TAVR is an important procedure because it can be used to treat patients who have an aortic valve thickening or narrowing, which is known as aortic stenosis. It can be an alternative for patients who are otherwise unable to be treated surgically with traditional open-heart surgery.Dr Loyalka has participated and led many clinical research, presentations, and publications throughout his 16+ year career. He is an active member of the Texas Heart Institute Society, Musser Burch Society, and a fellow of the American College of Cardiology.Dr Loyalka welcomes new patients and referrals.

Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Dr. Carlos O. Encarnacion is from a military family and calls San Antonio home. He attended Baylor University for undergraduate studies and the Texas Tech University Paul L. Foster School of Medicine before leaving Texas for residency. He completed general surgical internship at Harvard Medical School Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center then continued training in an integrated cardiothoracic surgical residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin followed by the University of Maryland Medical Center. He has held several leadership positions in training such as a clinical fellow in Surgery, Harvard Medical School, and chief resident in cardiothoracic surgery at University of Maryland Medical Center and holds the rank of Captain in the U.S. Army Reserve Medical Corp. He has 18 publications ranging the scope of cardiothoracic surgery and has presented at national and international conferences. Dr. Encarnacion's interests include endovascular aortic interventions and minimally invasive approaches ranging from anti-arrhythmia, valvular, coronary and thoracic oncology surgery.

Biography: With an impressive background that spans both academic and clinical settings, Dr. Lim-Fung is recognized for her exceptional skills in diagnosing and treating complex heart rhythm disorders. Her board certifications in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology and Cardiovascular Disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine underscore her deep commitment to providing the highest standard of care. Dr. Lim-Fung's addition to the team signals Vital Heart & Vein's continued dedication to incorporating leading-edge treatments and technologies in their mission to improve patient outcomes.

Care Philosophy: The physicians at Woodlands North Houston Heart Center take great pride in the care they provide for our patients. Our doctors are dedicated to remaining at the forefront of cardiovascular disease management, a field of medicine that is constantly evolving. While there has been amazing technical development in recent years, we take a serious approach to the appropriate use of such technologies keeping the cost of utilization in mind. By simply applying evidenced based practice guidelines to every day patient care we are able to treat each patient as an individual and tailor care to the patient's specific needs. Over time we have grown an organization of caring physicians and advanced practitioners available to all in a time of need.

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.

Care Philosophy: Exceptional medical care requires more than just knowledge & insight into a medical condition; it also involves excellent communication, unique skill set, enthusiasm, and above all empathy. The approach of invasive and preventative care of my patients care may decrease or possibly halt the progression of their chronic diseases. I feel a responsibility to better the health of those in need by providing proper diagnosis and treatment.