Anand Narayanan MD joined Renal Specialists in September 2022 after graduating from University of Chicago, Nephrology Fellowship program in June 2022. Dr. Narayanan completed his Internal Medicine residency with Mercy Hospital and medical center located in Chicago, IL. He is proficient in Spanish, Rudimentary in Tamil and has visited 25 countries.

Professional:

• 08/2022 to Present
  Renal Specialists of Houston, P.A.
  4407 Yoakum Blvd Ste B
  Houston, TX 77006

Education:

• 09/2014‐04/2016
  Caribbean Medical University
  Doctor of Medicine
  Willemstead, Curacao
• 07/2012‐05/2015
  University of Texas School of Public Health
  Master of Public Health
  Houston, TX
• 08/2008‐05/2012
  College of Arts and Science, Emory University
  Bachelors in Neuroscience Behavioral Biology & Minor in Global
  Health, Culture & Society

Residency and Fellowship:

• 07/2020‐06/2022
  University of Chicago
  Nephrology Fellowship
  Chicago, IL
  Expected Graduation June 30, 2022
• 07/2017‐06/2020
  Mercy Hospital and Medical Center
  Internal Medicine Residency
  Chicago, IL
• 03/2017‐06/2017
  Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center
  VA Quality Scholars Health Professions Education Evaluation
  Research Fellowship

Board Certification:

• 02/2018 to Present | American Board of Internal Medicine

Certifications/Licensures:

• 06/25/2021‐present | Texas Medical License
• 03/2022‐present | DEA Registration
• 2019‐present | Permanent Illinois Medical License
• 06/2014 to current | ECFMG‐Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
• 07/29/2021‐present | BLS‐Basic Life Support Certificate
• 08/25/2021‐present | ACLS‐Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

Professional Memberships:

• 2018‐Present | American Society of Nephrology
• 2011‐2018 | American College of Physicians
• 2011‐2015 | American Medical Association
• 2011‐2015 | American Medical Student Association
• 2011‐2015 | Texas Medical Association

Publications/Presentations:

• Godwin, K.M., Narayanan, A., Arredondo, K., Bowen, M., Miltner, S., Eng, J., Shirks, A., Hysong, S., Naik, A.D. The Value of Interprofessional Education: The VA Quality Scholars Program. Journal for Healthcare Quality. March 2021 (online publication)
• Narayanan, A., Bowen, M., Conwell, J., Miltner, S., Eng, J., Shirks, A., Mapakshi, S., Naik, A.D., Godwin, K.M. (2017). Analysis of Skills Used on the Job: Aligning the VAQS National Curriculum based on Alumni Feedback. The National VA Quality Scholars Summer Institute Conference, Houston, TX: August 2017 (poster presentation)
• Mapakshi S., Narayanan A., Polacek N., Conwell J., Eng J., Miltner S., Shirks A., Naik A., Bowen M., Godwin K., Building a VAQs Alumni Network: Needs and Preferences of VA Quality Scholars. The National VA Quality Scholars Summer Institute Conference, Houston, TX: August 2017 (poster presentation)
• Narayanan A., Nandakumar H., Ajemian A., Choksi T., Muniyappa P., Nakshabandi A., (2017) Now You See It and Now You Don’t: A Case of Disappearing Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis after Cessation of Cefepime. American College of Physicians Midwest 2017, Chicago IL: October 2017 (poster presentation)
• Nakshabandi, A MD, Narayanan, A MD, Nandakumar, H, Ajemian, A MD, Choksi, T MD, Muniyappa, P MD. A Case of Disappearing Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis after Cessation of Cefepime. Open Journal of Clinical Medicine Case Reports Volume 4, Issue 15, 2018 (published)
• Ali A., Asupan D., Narayanan A., Cao DH., Nguyen T., Yoon J., Reddy S., Cerasale M., (2018). Impact of Educational Intervention on Reducing Inappropriate Telemetry Utilization in a community teaching hospital. AHA Scientific Session 2018, Chicago, IL: November 2018 (poster presentation)
• Narayanan A., Asupan D., Ali A., Cao DH., Nguyen T., Yoon J., Reddy S., Cerasale M., (2018). Impact of Educational Intervention on Reducing Inappropriate Telemetry Utilization in a community teaching hospital. SGIM Midwestern Conference 2018, Chicago, IL: September 2018 (oral abstract presentation)Ikram M., Narayanan A., Lukose J., Barreras N., (2018). A Case of Femur Fibula Ulna Complex: A Congenital Limb Defect, SGIM Midwestern Conference 2018, Chicago, IL: November 2018 (poster presentation)
• Nakshabandi, A., Narayanan, A., Megaly, MS., Nandakumar H., Ali A., Wrich, M., Attar, C., Ahmed, A., Powell K. (2018). The Use of Parentral Nutrition: Experience from a Community Based Teaching Hospital. (Pending submission)
• Narayanan, Anand, Megaly, Michael S, Harikrishna Nandakumar, Abdelrahman Ali, Wrich, Marc, Attar, Cinna, Ahmed, Adeel, Powell Kristen; Nakshabandi, Ahmad. The Use of Parentral Nutrition: Experience From a Community Based Teaching Hospital ASPEN Conference 2018, Phoenix AZ 2018 (poster presentation)
• Narayanan, A; Nakshabandi, A; Powell, K; Abbasi, AF; Sackfield, B; Faiz, F; Yoon, J; Dawahir W. Infection Control Prevention and Comprehension of Protocol Requirements by Non‐ Physician Healthcare Employees. American College of Physicians Midwest 2018 (E poster presentation)
• Narayanan, Anand MD; Lissanu, Lydia; Fletcher, Symphony; Puri, Tipu MD PHD; Saunders, Milda MD MPH. Correlates of CKD Knowledge in an Urban Nephrology Clinic. National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Conference 2019. (poster presentation)

Research Experience:

• Oct 2018‐May 2020
  Research Assistant, Department of Internal Medicine. At University of Chicago, Chicago, IL. Correlates of CKD Knowledge in an Urban Nephrology Clinic
• Feb 2016‐May 2016
  Research Assistant, University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston, TX. Early Detection of Anal Cancer in MSM with Self‐Administered Anal Exams. Evaluating effective community level interventions in AA MSM to Reduce HIV Exposure in Greater Houston Area.
• Aug 2010‐Dec 2011
  Undergraduate Research Student. Gastroenterology Research at Emory Medical School, Atlanta, GA. Independent project on the ”effect of water avoidance stress on the regulations of TLR4 receptors and colonic motility”
• June 2010 & 2011
  Undergraduate Research Student. Department of Cancer Biology, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX. Independent project on the “effects of a newly developed drug TX 262 on the replication cycle of pancreatic tumor cells using cell lines”

Professional Societies:

• American Society of Nephrology (August 2020 – current)
• National Kidney Foundation (August 2020 – current)
• American Medical Association (August 2016 – current)
• American College of Physicians (July 2017 – current)
• Languages and Interests:
• Proficient in Spanish, Rudimentary in Tamil and Fluent in English
• Traveling – have visited 25 countries across 5 different continents
• Running, playing Ultimate Frisbee and Community Service

Isaac Joe Kurian, PA-C joined Renal Specialists of Houston in November 2021 after completing a Master of Physician Studies program at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. He serves as Physician Assistant at Houston Methodist Baytown and CHI Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center hospitals and is committed patient quality of care. Isaac Kurian, PA-C is Certified under National Commission (NCCPA).

MEDICAL SCHOOL

• University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston-Master Program 2019-2021
• Houston Baptist University-Bachelor of Science in Biology 2014-2018

BOARD CERTIFICATION

• NCCPA-National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• DEA License
• Texas Medical Board License

AREAS OF CLINICAL INTEREST

• Renal Transplantation
• Acute Kidney Failure
• Chronic Kidney Disease
• End Stage Kidney Disease

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS

• CHI Baylor St Luke’s Medical Center
• Houston Methodist Baytown

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

• 2021 Jasper Newton County Public Health COVID Vaccine Hub (500+ immunizations administered)
• 2014-2018 Vacation Bible School Teacher (children Ages 5-10)
• 2012-2017 Children’s Church Guitarist/Worship Leader-Indian Pentecostal Church (IPC Hebron

Dr. Jennifer Finch joined Renal Specialists of Houston in 2004 after completing a fellowship in Nephrology at Baylor College of Medicine. A native Houstonian, she serves as Clinical Associate Professor for Baylor College of Medicine and sits on multiple hospital committees that address quality of care. Dr. Finch is a Fellow of American College of Physicians (FACP) and a Fellow of the American Society of Nephrologists (FASN). She is on the Medical Advisory Board of Fresenius Kidney Care at the national level, serving as Houston’s representative. She is also Medical Director of Fresenius Kidney Care Moody Park and Cypress Creek dialysis facilities.

PROFESSIONAL/ACADEMIC

• Clinical Associate Professor, Baylor College of Medicine
• Transplant Nephrologist, Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center
• Physician Quality Network Credentials Committee, Independent Physicians Association
• Professional Performance Evaluation Committee, Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center
• Graduate Medical Education Committee, Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center
• Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center Credentials Committee
• Fresenius Medical Advisory Board, West Division; Houston Representative

RENAL FELLOWSHIP

• Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 2001 - 2003

RESIDENCY

• Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 1998 - 2001

MEDICAL SCHOOL

• University of Texas at Houston Medical School 1994 - 1998

BOARD CERTIFICATION

• American Board of Internal Medicine
• American Board of Internal Medicine, Diplomate in Nephrology

AREAS OF CLINICAL INTEREST

• Renal Transplantation
• Acute Kidney Failure
• Chronic Kidney Disease
• End Stage Kidney Disease

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS

• CHI Baylor St Luke’s Medical Center
• Cornerstone Hospital
• HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
• HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland
• HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
• Houston Methodist Baytown
• Houston Methodist Clearlake
• Houston Methodist Medical Center
• Kindred Bay Area Hospital
• Kindred Clear Lake
• Kindred Medical Center
• Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital
• Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital
• PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Clearlake
• PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Clearlake North
• St. Luke’s Patients Medical Center
• St. Luke’s Vintage Hospital

MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONS

• American College of Physicians
• American Society of Nephrology
• Renal Physicians Association
• Harris County Medical Society

PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH

• 2003 J. Finch, U. Khosla, W. Mu, G. Parra, D. Feig, K. Price, D. Long, D. Kang, S. Prabhakar, R. Johnson: “Hyperruricemia Induces Endothelial Dysfunction in Rats”, American Society of Nephrology Abstract.
• 1998 Kit-Sing Au, Joseph A. Rodriguez, Jennifer L. Finch, Kelly A. Volcik, Steve Roach, Mauricio R. Delgado, Estanislado Rodriguez, Jr., and Hope Northrup: “Germline Mutational Analysis of the TSC2 Gene In 90 Tuberous Sclerosis Patients”, The American Journal of Human Genetics.
• 1995 J. Finch, H. Northrup: “A New Mutation Resulting in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex”, University of Texas Summer Research Program Student Poster Session.
• 1995 J. Finch: “A New Mutation Resulting in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex” University of Texas Summer Research Program Student Research

Dr. Sarah Shearer joined Renal Specialists of Houston in 1991 after completing a fellowship in nephrology at Baylor College of Medicine. She serves as Clinical Associate Professor for Baylor and has received numerous teaching awards. Featured by CNN during Houston’s Hurricane Harvey, she is actively engaged in community outreach and local charitable organizations. Dr. Shearer is medical director of Fresenius Museum District Dialysis Center and Texas Medical Center Home Therapies.

PROFESSIONAL/ACADEMIC

• Clinical Associate Professor, Baylor College of Medicine, current
• Transplant Nephrologist, Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, current
• Preceptor, UTMB School of Nursing for Nurse Practitioner Galveston TX 2018

RENAL FELLOWSHIP

• Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 1989 - 1991

RESIDENCY

• Chief Medical Residency, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 1988 – 1989
• Residency, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 1985 - 1988

MEDICAL SCHOOL

• University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 1981-1985

BOARD CERTIFICATION

• American Board of Internal Medicine
• American Board of Internal Medicine, Diplomate in Nephrology

AREAS OF CLINICAL INTEREST

• Chronic Kidney Disease
• Geriatric Nephrology
• Hypertension
• Renal replacement therapies

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS

• CHI Baylor St Luke’s Medical Center
• HCA Houston Healthcare Clear
• HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland
• HCA Houston Healthcare Southeast
• Houston Methodist Baytown
• Houston Methodist Clearlake
• Houston Methodist Medical Center
• Kindred Bay Area Hospital
• Kindred Clear Lake
• Kindred Medical Center
• Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital
• Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital
• PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Clearlake
• PAM Rehabilitation Hospital of Clearlake North
• St. Luke’s Vintage Hospital
• St. Luke’s Patients Medical Center
• MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONS
• American Society of Nephrology
• Harris County Medical Society

AWARDS/HONORS

• Six-Time Recipient of Excellence in Teaching, Baylor College of Medicine
• Outstanding Clinical Faculty Member, Baylor College of Medicine

PUBLICATIONS

• S. Shearer: “Chronic Kidney Disease,” Houston Medical Journal Sept 2010 Vol 7 Issue 6
• S. Shearer: “Healthy Kidneys Should Be a Priority,” Houston Chronicle March 6, 2010

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

• Houston Food Bank volunteer, current
• Hope For Youth, current
• Young Professionals weekly Bible study leader, current
• Featured by CNN during Hurricane Harvey, 2017
• Previous Medical Director, Casa El Buen Samaritano Medical Clinic, Houston
• Previous Member of Houston Mayor’s Wellness Council

Professional:

• 09/2020 to Present
  Renal Specialists of Houston, P.A.
  11665 Fuqua St. Ste. C301
  Houston, TX 77030
• 08/2010-05/2011
  PSU Know How, Private Instructor
  State College, PA

Education:

• 08/2011-06/2015
  University of Texas Medical Branch
  Doctor of Medicine
  Galveston, TX
• 06/2008-05/2011
  Pennsylvania State University
  Bachelor of Science in Life Science
  University Park, Pennsylvania
  Graduated with High Distinction, GPA 3.93/4

Residency and Fellowship:

• 07/2018-06/2020 Baylor College of Medicine
  Nephrology Fellowship
  Houston, TX
  Expected Graduation June 2020
• 07/2015-06/2018
  Houston Methodist Hospital
  Internal Medicine Residency
  Houston, TX

Board Certification:

• 02/2018 to Present
  American Board of Internal Medicine
• 03/2020-present
  DEA Registration

Certifications/Licensures:

• 01/24/2020-present
  Texas Medical License

Professional Memberships:

• 2018-Present
  American Society of Nephrology
• 2014-Present
  Gold Humanism Honor Society
• 2011-2018
  American College of Physicians
• 2011-2015
  American Medical Association
• 2011-2015
  American Medical Student Association
• 2011-2015
  American Medical Women’s Association
• 2011-2015
  Texas Medical Association

Publications/Presentations:

• Shah A, Shah M. Abiraterone acetate-Enough of the S.A.M.E. old steroids. Poster presentation at: American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2019; Washington, DC; November 7, 2019.
• Shah A, Shah M, Ramanathan V. Simultaneous acute rejection and recurrent focal segmental glomerulosclerosis: A match made in renal transplantation. Poster presentation at: American Society of Nephrology Kidney Week 2019; Washington, DC; November 9, 2019.
• Shah A, Navaneethan S. Novel therapeutic options for management of electrolyte disorders. Curr Opin Nephrol Hypertens 2019; 28(5): 407-08.
• Shah A, Olivero JJ. Lipids and renal disease. Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J. 2019; 15(1): 88-89.
• Shah A. What happens on dialysis is likely from dialysis: Tunneled dialysis catheter infections. Renal Fellow Network. October 21, 2018.
• Shah A, Gonzalez J. Risk factors associated with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) recurrence in renal transplant patients. Poster presentation at: Texas Chapter Annual Meeting; San Antonio, TX; November 11, 2017.
• Shah A, Olivero JJ. Gadolinium-induced nephrogenic systemic fibrosis. Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J. 2017; 13(3): 172-73
• Jain A, Shah A, Jackson R. It indeed hit a new low! Poster presentation at: Texas Chapter ACP Associates’ Day; Houston, TX; April 29, 2017.
• Memon H, Shah A, Awar M. ST elevation MI or thymoma? Poster presentation at: American College of Physicians’ Internal Medicine Conference; Washington, DC; May 7, 2016.
• Shah A, Valentine V. The nature of testosterone and vitamin d in lung transplantation. Oral presentation at: 55th Annual National Student Research Forum; Galveston, TX; April 25, 2014.
• Shah A, Valentine V. The nature of testosterone and vitamin d in lung transplantation. Poster presentation at: 99th Annual American Medical Women’s Association’s Conference; Washington, DC; March 15, 2014.
• Shah A, Valentine V. The nature of testosterone and vitamin d in lung transplantation. Poster presentation at: UTMB’s Medical Student Summer Research Program; Galveston, TX; June 2012.

Research Experience:

• 2019-present
  Principal Investigator
  Mentor: Nathan Nowalk, MD
  Baylor College of Medicine
  Assistant Professor, Department of Internal Medicine
  Project: “Improving Serum Albumin in Peritoneal Dialysis Patients”
  This study aims to improve hypoalbuminemia in peritoneal dialysis patients the
  Harris Health Riverside Clinic in Houston, TX
• 2019-present
  Baylor Quality Improvement Jump Start Course
  An interactive three-month long course providing training on quality improvement strategies, geared towards creating an individualized project and
  implementing it.
• 2016-2018
  Principal Investigator
  Mentor: Juan Gonzalez, MD
  Houston Methodist Hospital
  Professor, Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine
  Project: “Risk factors associated with focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS)
  recurrence in renal transplant patients”
  I conducted a retrospective chart review on renal transplant recipients with recurrent FSGS to determine characteristics associated with recurrence. By recognizing those at increased risk for allograft failure, proper screening measures and treatment methods can be initiated to prevent allograft loss.
• 2012-2015
  Principal Investigator
  Mentor: Vincent Valentine, MD
  University of Texas Medical Branch
  Professor, Division of Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
  Project: “The Nature of Testosterone and Vitamin D in Lung Transplantation“
  I conducted a cross-sectional analysis on 24 lung transplant recipients to determine the effect of advanced lung disease and lung transplantation on testosterone and vitamin D levels in order to guide future management and treatment. I also gained clinical experience by working with these patients before and after lung transplantation.

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Cameron Moore joined Renal Specialists of Houston in 2019 as a nurse practitioner – but she is not a newcomer to our practice.  Previously serving as a registered nurse with us for many years, “Cammy” now works as an NP in the Baytown and Liberty/Crosby regions. She is admired by patients for her relationship-building and compassionate care.

PROFESSIONAL/ACADEMIC

• Nurse Practitioner, Renal Specialists of Houston 2019 – current
• Registered Nurse, Renal Specialists of Houston 2001 – 2018
• Registered Nurse Case Manager, Select Home Health Care 2003 – 2004
• Registered Nurse, Memorial Hermann Hospital 2002 – 2003
• Registered Nurse, Inpatient Medical Services 2001 – 2002
• Registered Nurse, Bayshore Hospital 1999 - 2001

EDUCATION

• Family Nurse Practitioner – FNP (APRN), University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 2016 – 2018
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, 2001 – 2003

CERTIFICATION/MEMBERSHIP

• American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certification (AANP), 2019 - 2024
• Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN), 1999 - 2020

Professional:

August 2019 – Present

Renal Specialists of Houston, PA
11665 Fuqua St., C301
Houston, TX 77034

Post-Doctoral Training:

07/2017 – 08/2019

UT Health Science Center
Nephrology Fellowship
6431 Fannin St., MSB 5.134
Houston, TX 77030

07/2014 – 06/2017

St. Vincent Charity Medical Center
Internal Medicine Residency
Chief Resident (2016-2017)
2351 E. 22^nd St.
Cleveland, OH 44115

09/1997 – 08/1998

Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital
Rotatory Internship
Shastri Nagar, Model Town
Ludhiana, Punjab 141002, India

Education:

09/1991 – June 1997

Stavropol State Medical Academy-Russian Federation
Doctor of Medicine
Mira Street 310, 1^st Floor, Room 5
Stavropol City
Stavropol Region
355017, Russia

Licenses & Certifications:

09/2013

ECFMG
Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates

01/2018

Texas State Medical Board License

10/2017

American Board of Internal Medicine

Work Experience:

11/2012 – 05/2014

USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination)
Preparing for USMLE for US Residency

10/2009 – 06/2012

Rural Medical Center
Medical Officer
Village Nathowal
Distt Ludhiana, India

06/2006 – 10/2012

BL Kapoor Hospital
Junior Consultant Internal Medicine
Old Sabzi Mandi Chowk
G.T. Road
Ludhiana, India

03/2003 – 05/2006

Gurdev Hospital
Medical Officer
Barewal Crossing
Agar Nagar
Ferozepur Road
Ludhiana, Punjab 141001 India

08/1998 – 03/2003

GTB Hospital
Medical Officer
Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital Rd.
Shastri Nagar, Model Town
Ludhiana, Punjab 141001 India

Memberships & Committees:

AIPNO (Association of Indian Physicians of Northeast Ohio)
3702 Sutherland Rd., Shaker Heights, OH 44122-5137
(216) 228-1168

Medical Council of India
Pocket- 14, Sector a” 8, Dwarka Phase -1,
New Delhi, Delhi 110077
+91-11 25367033

Punjab Medical Council, India
Sector 55, Sahibzada Ajit Singh
Nagar (Mohali), Punjab 160055
+91 172-2971015

Poster Presentations:

HLH in a Renal Transplant patient from CMV Colitis with Negative Bone Marrow biopsy at ASN , Oct 2018 , San Diego, CA, USA

CSF Rhinorrhea – An unusual cause of Headache at AIPNO Annual Conference

Oct 2016, Cleveland, OH

Research Projects:

• Mortality and low rate of Cardiology events benefit of low UF during Dialysis in ESRD; Mahajan K, Shahin Kankam C (PI); St Vincent Cahrity Medical Center, Cleveland, OH

• Heparin vs UHF in Peripheral Vascular Interventions; Mahajan K, Rao N, Ravakhah K (PI); St Vincent Cahrity Medical Center, Cleveland, OH

• Prevalence of undiagnosed PVD in rural India; Tummala R, Mahajan K, Friers R, Gupta A (PI); Rural Areas of Gujarat, India

• ICU Delirium – Observational study using CAM-ICU score; Mahajan K, Hajdari A, Altaqi B({PI); St Vincent Cahrity Medical Center, Cleveland, OH

Volunteer Work:

Travelled to India in Jan-Feb 2016 to do voluntary work in rural parts in Western India:

• Weekly visits to rural medical clinics in nearby villages, catering to the needs of the people by testing blood sugars, providing diabetic medicines and testing tools, as well as proper instruction in use of the tools.
• Vaccinate, diagnose, treat, and provide medicines for poor patients per clinic day, each week.

Sheila Jones

How long have you been with RSOH?
Since 1993.

Which RSOH physician was your physician?
Started with Dr Shearer and then Dr Etheridge but Dr Timmins ended up being my primary Doctor with RSOH.

How has RSOH improved your lifestyle?
Saved my life actually. I was on a transplant list for a while and then I got a transplant and the first one didn’t take, So I got another one and it’s been doing fine. I’ve been in and out of the hospital with various problems I have been having problems with my breathing and I went into cardiac I got chf now and whiie in the hospital I coded and Dr Timmins worked on me and go me back to livin.

Why would you recommend RSOH?
I think they are a class act. The Drs take a personal interest in you, they get to know you. You see them all the time so they know your history I am in another hospital I asked to be transferred to downtown so that I could be seen by RSOH physician because they know my history and they are able to access things a lot quicker than some of the other Drs at other hospitals are.

How has your experience been with RSOH?
I’m so happy with them I could shout. It’s been superb.

What are the top 3 good things you would say about RSOH?
Do quality work. They take care of you. They are interested in you.

Ella Hughes

How long have you been with RSOH?
Transplant 6 years ago, 2008.

Which Dr from St Luke’s was your primary physician?
Dr Yao

How has your experience been with RSOH?
I couldn’t ask for better care. I received a higher quality of medical care that I have ever received before and the monitoring that they do is fantastic I don’t have to worry about my bodily functions because of the blood work, they get right back with you.

How has RSOH improved your lifestyle?
They have taken away a large percentage of the worry because of the monitoring that they do. I can just live my daily life without worrying about how I’m doing.

How has Dr Yao been there for you and your family?
Lost my sister in 2012 always asks how I’m doing emotionally. Moved my sister from Kansas in her early stages of her illness and Dr Yao also saw her till she passed.

Why would you recommend RSOH?
Because of the high level of care and concern. Geniuly concerned about the status of the patients health. Very nice from the minute I walk in. everyone is very nice and cordial.

What are the top 3 good things you would say about RSOH?
1-They care both physically and emotionally about their pts.
2- Follow up is fantastic
3-They are very very professional and thorough.

Cynthia Hansen

How long have you been with RSOH?
Close to 5 years

Which RSOH Doctor is your Doctor?
Dr. Pandya

How has RSOH improved your lifestyle?
I had to start out on dialysis in the Alvin clinic had lots of problems with my veins and arteries and Dr Pandya stated that I needed a transplant or I wasn’t going to make it. Dr Pandya helped me thru it and directed me to the right people and the right evaluations and virtually coordinated everything with the transplant team at St Lukes.

How has Dr Pandya been there for you and your family?
Very supportive, always there when something went wrong or when I wasn’t feeling good he was always there when I or my family had a question to answer it.

Why would you recommend RSOH?
Souley because of their expertise, their support team, and they are family orientated.

What are the top 3 things you would say about Dr Pandya and RSOH?
Dr. Pandya is my wonder doctor.

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