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2020 We present our 2020 list of the area’s top physicians in 45 specialties, as chosen by their peers Amarillo Magazine’s Top Docs list is compiled through a nominationsbased voting process. We reached out to area doctors and asked them to vote for other physicians in a variety of specialties. These doctors voted for their peers who exemplify excellence in their chosen specialty. Our Top Docs list is a reader service, designed to allow our readers the opportunity to find the city’s most top doctors, and find the right doctor for their needs. It’s also an occasion to celebrate those listed for their accomplishments and reputation. Additionally, it allows local doctors to make the community aware of their specific specialty and expertise. Amarillo Magazine contracted with DataJoe, a software and research company specializing in data collection and verification, to compile our Top Docs list. We recognize there are many good doctors who are not shown in this representative list. This is only a sampling of the huge array of talented professionals within the region. Inclusion in the list is based on the opinions of responding doctors in the region and the results of our research campaign. We take time and energy to ensure fair voting, although we understand that the results of this survey nomination are not an objective metric. We certainly do not discount the fact that many good and effective doctors may not appear on the list.
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How was the list created? To create the Top Docs list, DataJoe
Research facilitated an online peer-voting process, also referencing government sources. DataJoe then tallied the votes per category for each doctor to isolate the top nominees in each category. After collecting nominations and additional information, DataJoe checked and confirmed that each published winner had a current, active license status with the state regulatory board. If we were not able to find evidence of a doctor’s current, active registration with the state regulatory board, that doctor was excluded from the list. In addition, any doctor who has been disciplined, up to the time-frame of our review process for an infraction by the state regulatory board, was excluded from the list. Finally, DataJoe presented the tallied result to Amarillo Magazine for final review and adjustments.
How are nominations obtained? Amarillo Magazine and
DataJoe reached out to practices and individuals through mail-outs, emails, and phone calls, and encouraged them to vote and distribute the ballot amongst their peers.
What information was required to make a Top Docs nomination? Every doctor must provide a valid, active license
number and contact information to identify themselves. This ensures fairness in the voting process by confirming that each doctor completes only one ballot..
How are practice areas determined? Our list is compiled
of specialties that are relevant to the Amarillo area. We recognize that there are many specialties, and that this list is not exhaustive. Additional practice areas will be considered in coming years based on interest from the medical community.
Do doctors pay to be on the Top Docs list? Doctors
can’t pay to be on the list; it is facilitated and tallied by DataJoe. After receiving the list from DataJoe, our Advertising Department gave area doctors the opportunity to purchase profiles in our Doctors of Distinction Special Advertising Section, which appears separately from the list. Whether or not a doctor chooses to advertise in Doctors of Distinction has no influence on their inclusion on the list.
DataJoe uses best practices and exercises great care in assembling content for this list. DataJoe does not warrant that the data contained within the list are complete or accurate. DataJoe does not assume, and hereby disclaims, any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions herein whether such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident, or any other cause. All rights reserved. No commercial use of the information in this list may be made without written permission from DataJoe.
Cardiology
Ismaile S. H. Abdalla, M.D. Muhammed F. A. Ali, M.D. David Brabham, D.O. Kade Carthel, M.D.
Cosmetic Surgery
Rouzbeh K. Kordestani, M.D. May Ann Piskun, M.D.
Diagnostic Radiology John Andrew, M.D. Gary Aragon, M.D. Lova Arenivas, M.D. Crandon Clark, M.D.
Dermatology Colon and Rectal Surgery
Sambasiva R. Marupudi, M.D. Izi Obokhare, M.D. Rachel A. Weinheimer, M.D.
Christi A. Baker, M.D. Elaine Cook, M.D. Jason K. Jones, M.D. Rebecca McCarthy, M.D. Liana Proffer, M.D. Jack Waller, M.D.
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism William C. Biggs, M.D. Kenny M. Brantley, M.D. Stephen J. Usala, M.D. Harold Werner, M.D.
Family Medicine
Sean Anderson, M.D. Bart A. Britten, M.D. Beverly Lewis, M.D. Evelyn Sbar, M.D. John Slaton, D.O. Rodney Young, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Kuldip S. Banwait, M.D. Daniel A. Beggs, M.D. Thomas Johnson, M.D. James E. Lusby, M.D. Abdul Thannoun, M.D. TOP DOCS 2019
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General Surgery
Sam Kirkendall, M.D. David Langley, M.D. Alan Sbar, M.D.
Brian Weis, M.D. Joanna Wilson, D.O.
Ophthalmology
Robert E. Gerald, M.D. W. John W. Murrell, M.D. J. Edward Ysasaga, M.D.
Interventional Cardiology Geriatric Medicine
Ravindra Bharadwaj, M.D.
Assadour Assadourian, M.D. A. Alan Chu, M.D. Joaquin Martinez de Arraras, M.D. Rajesh Nambiar, M.D.
Gynecologic Oncology Thahir Farzan, M.D. Joshua E. Kilgore, M.D.
Hand Surgery
Christopher R. Glock, M.D. Lisa K. Longhofer, M.D. Kent T. Weinheimer, M.D.
Hematology
Srini Reddy, M.D. Praveen Tumula, M.D.
Hospice and Palliative Susan F. Meikle, M.D.
Infectious Disease
J. Taylor Carlisle, M.D. Scott Milton, M.D. Pablo S. Rodriguez, M.D.
Internal Medicine
Karen Cutts, M.D. Alan W. Keister, M.D. Bharat Khandheria, M.D. Susan Neese, M.D. Kaylee Shepherd, M.D. Salil K. Trehan, M.D. James Whit Walker, M.D.
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Maternal and Fetal Medicine Heather Holmes, M.D.
Neonatology
Orthopedic Surgery
Major E. Blair, M.D. Reagan Crossnoe, M.D. J. Cuyler Dear, M.D. T.M. Risko, M.D.
Otolaryngology, Ear Nose Throat
Craig E. Fichandler, M.D. Joy Obokhare, M.D.
Mubariz Naqvi, M.D.
Pathology Nephrology
Daniel Hendrick, M.D. Georges M. Maliha, M.D. Tarek Naguib, M.D. C.V. Sreenivasan, M.D.
Neurosurgery
Bradley Hiser, M.D.
Andrew C. Hoot, M.D.
Pediatric Cardiology Srilatha Alapati, M.D. Enas Shanshen, M.D.
Pediatric Endocrinology Maria Contreras, M.D. Alison Lunsford, M.D.
Pediatric Surgery
Janet Meller, M.D. Jason Nigiotis, M.D.
Pediatrics General
Rachel Anderson, M.D. Amanda Griffin, M.D. Raphael Mattamal, M.D.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Elise May, M.D. Patrick Proffer, M.D. Paul Proffer, M.D.
Psychiatry
Michael Jenkins, M.D.
Pulmonology
Manish Patel, M.D. Mark Sigler, M.D. Thien Vo, M.D. Kishore Yalamanchili, M.D.
Radiation Oncology
Daniel Arsenault, M.D.
Obstetrics and Gynecology Carin C. Appel, M.D. Estelle Archer, M.D. Teresa Baker, M.D. Stephen Griffin, M.D. Gregory May, M.D.
Oncology
Vance Esler, M.D. Milan Patel, M.D. Brian Pruitt, M.D. Anita Ravipati, M.D.
Pediatric Hematology Smita Bhaskaran, M.D.
Pediatric Nephrology
Tetyana Vasylyeva, M.D.
Pediatric Orthopedics J. Brian Sims, M.D.
Radiology
Branch Archer, M.D. Aaron Elliott, M.D. Richard Khu, M.D. Rakesh Shah, M.D. Martin Uszynski, M.D.
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Rheumatology
Nicole DaveyRanasinghe, M.D. Constantine K. Saadeh, M.D. Janet M. Schwartzenberg, M.D. M.E. Thurmond-Anderle, M.D.
Spine Surgery
Michael O. Lagrone, M.D.
Sports Medicine
Thane Morgan, M.D. Blake Obrock, D.O. James R. Parker, M.D. Brad Veazey, M.D.
Surgical Oncology
C. Anne Doughtie, M.D.
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Trauma Surgery
Haris Nazim, M.D.
Urology
Ronald W. Ford, M.D. James R. Lemert, Jr., M.D. David M. Wilhelm, M.D.
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Northwest Texas Physician Group Year established: 2014 Specialties and subspecialties: Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, Hand Surgery, ENT/Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Family Medicine, Pediatrics, Urgent Care, Palliative Medicine Memberships and clinical associations: Northwest Texas Physician Group has a team of physicians who are board certified in their respective specialties and have clinical privileges with Northwest Texas Healthcare System and BSA Hospital. For what is your practice most known? The mission of Northwest Texas Physician Group is to provide superior patient care. We operate our physician clinics and support our facilities in the delivery of superior quality health care services to our patients. Patients always come first. How has technology affected how you practice your specialty? Technology has helped us to deliver upon our mission of providing superior patient care. From providing the opportunity for patients to schedule appointments online to coordinating their care through our patient portal, technology continues to support our practices in ways that will continue to benefit our patients in the future. 2020 has been an unprecedented year. How has COVID-19 affected your practice and how will it change going forward? The COVID-19 pandemic challenged our practices to quickly identify ways in which we could continue to serve our patients safely and effectively. Our team of experts was able to launch telehealth services at all of our practices within a matter of days of the stay-at-home order being issued. Additionally, while our practices have always adhered to high standards of cleanliness and patient safety, the COVID-19 pandemic has presented unique opportunities to enhance our clinic safety and infection control standards.
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DR. BLAKE OBROCK ORTHOPEDIC SPORTS MEDICINE DR. MAJOR BLAIR ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY
DR. JOY OBOKHARE ENT AND FACIAL PLASTICS & RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY DR. BRIAN WEIS INTERNAL MEDICINE
DR. CHRISTOPHER GLOCK ORTHOPEDIC HAND SURGERY DR. SUSAN MEIKLE PALLIATIVE CARE AND HOSPICE
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Constantine K. Saadeh, M.D. Years in practice: 28 Education: Bachelor’s degree in biology/chemistry; M.D., American University of Beirut Specialties/sub-specialties: Allergy and immunology; rheumatology Staff size: 65 Accreditations and certifications: Internal medicine; rheumatology; allergy and immunology; geriatrics; registered musculoskeletal sonographer (RMSK); Certified Clinical Densitometer (CCD) Memberships and clinical associations: Fellow of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology; American College of Rheumatology; senior sonographer and accreditation counselor of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine with specific dedication to musculoskeletal imaging Why did you choose your area of practice? Personal, familial and friends’ involvement, along with a confidence that my chosen areas of expertise will affect many areas of specialty medicine as pathologies unfold in these days of increasing knowledge. What is the cornerstone of your practice? Empathy, love of purpose, and pursuit of current standards of care. How do you set your practice apart from others? In addition to the advanced technologies that we practice at Allergy A.R.T.S., I am also involved in clinical research, academic publications, and basic treatments of allergic and rheumatologic conditions. 62
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What do you find most rewarding about being a physician? Bettering the lives of my patients through treatment. Given that the majority of my patient’s cases are vastly unique, this lends itself to the research aspect of my practice, which makes it all the more rewarding when we are able to successfully treat an illness. How will your practice change in coming years? My practice will continue to change as medicine changes. We aim to keep up with advancing technologies in medicine. We have a state-of-the-art infusion center, clinical research department, advanced diagnostics, and most importantly, a caring staff who puts our patients as the No. 1 priority. What is your most memorable moment in medicine? The heartbreak of losing a pediatric scleroderma patient with whom I spent more than 14 years of sleepless nights. She wanted to become a doctor and help others who shared her terminal diagnosis. Community involvement: I participate in pollen count research in collaboration with Dr. Nabarun Ghosh at West Texas A&M University. We also support The Bridge, Turn Center and other community projects.
Allergy A.R.T.S. 6842 Plum Creek Drive • 353.7000 allergyarts.com
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Nicole Davey-Ranasinghe M.D., FACR Years in practice: Four Education: University of Nevada School of Medicine M.D., 2008; University of Nevada Internal Medicine Residency, 2008-2012; Oregon Health & Science University Rheumatology Fellowship, 2012-2014 Accreditations and certifications: Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology (FACR); Fellow of the American college of Physicians (FACP); Musculoskeletal (MSK) Ultrasound Certification through American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM); American College of Rheumatology Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Certification (RhMSUS) 2014-2024; Certified Clinical Densitometer (CCD) Memberships and clinical associations: Allergy A.R.T.S. Why did you choose your area of practice? I have a passion for immunology and clinical medicine. Rheumatology is the perfect subspecialty that allows for comprehensive patient care and the use of new biologic targets to treat inflammatory disease. What is the cornerstone of your practice? To diagnose and treat complex rheumatic conditions while caring for the entire patient, not just the disease. How do you set your practice apart from others? By remaining dedicated to new technologies and clinical research, we are able to
continue treatment advancements for rheumatic disease What do you find the most rewarding about being a physician? Being involved in direct patient care. To be able to serve my patients and improve outcomes through controlling disease activity is very rewarding. How will your practice change in the coming years? We will remain dedicated to patient care and grow our clinical research department. What is your most memorable moment in medicine? I feel blessed to have these moments every day. Rheumatic disease is difficult because the disease states are often multisystem and require chronic treatment. The most memorable moments are seeing patients return to a functional status after treatment has begun. Hobbies and interests: Spending time with family, reading and hiking Community involvement: Medical Advisory Board for Turn Center
Allergy A.R.T.S. 6842 Plum Creek Drive • 353.7000 allergyarts.com
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Dr. Hillary Hendrick
Dr. Stephen Tidwell
Dr. Isaac Siew
Dr. Anwar Wilson
Dr. Cody Welch
Dr. Jeff Foster
Dr. Kevin Rickwarts
Dr. Robert Pinson
Dr. Jeri Rose
Dr. Jerod Lunsford
Dr. Lyudmyla Lysenko
The ER on Soncy Year established: November 2016 Specialties and subspecialties: Emergency Medicine Memberships and clinical associations: BSA Provider Network; Texas Medical Association; Texas Association of Freestanding Emergency Center For what is your practice most known? We’re known for our emergency-trained and experienced physicians and staff. We provide compassionate, personalized emergency care that goes above and beyond just treating patients’ injuries or symptoms. Our services are offered 24 hours a day, every day of the year – without waiting times. How has technology affected how you practice your specialty? Social media is a great tool to get important information and updates out to our community. But more so, it has become a hub for connecting with our community and our patients in an even greater way. It’s another avenue that we can utilize to provide even better care, and to learn the needs of the friends and families we have come to know and love. 2020 has been an unprecedented year. How has COVID-19 64
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affected your practice and how will it change going forward? We are treating both COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 related emergencies. We have enacted many extra safety protocols, such as safe social distancing practices. However, we have always worn PPE while treating all of our patients to ensure the safety of our patients and staff. Community involvement: Heart Ball, Heart Walk-Minded Hearts, MuttFest, Business Connection, AISD Sports, Bushland Booster Club Homecoming Parade, Bowl for Kids’ Sake, Gracie’s Project, Tascosa Cross Country, Coffee Memorial Blood Center, Snack Pak 4 Kids, Canyon Fourth of July Parade, High Plains Food Bank, Golf Headquarters Golf Camp, Martha’s House, Another Chance House, Bulls Hockey, Sod Poodles, Amarillo Little Theatre, Amarillo Ballet and many more.
The ER on Soncy 3530 Soncy Road • 340.0608 eronsoncy.com
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Thane Morgan, M.D. Years in practice: 20 Education: West Texas State University (WTAMU); University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio Specialties and subspecialties: Orthopedic Surgery; Sports Medicine; Fellowship in Foot and Ankle Surgery Memberships and clinical associations: We utilize both hospitals in Amarillo. Potter-Randall County Medical Society; Texas Medical Association; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons; American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery; Texas Orthopaedic Association How do you set your practice apart? The personal attention given to my patients. Many of my surgical patients are shocked when I give them a card with my cell phone number and request that the patient call me if they have any questions or problems. We appreciate our patients and we are here to provide them with the best care possible. I am always focused on the three A’s: Availability, Affability and Ability.
2020 has been an unprecedented year. How has COVID-19 affected your practice and how will it change going forward? COVID-19 has affected all of us. We are seeing patients in our office and utilizing the appropriate precautions to keep patients and staff safe. We are also offering Telehealth visits when appropriate. What is your most memorable moment in medicine? Several years ago, a rather stoic, older gentleman arrived at my office in a wheelchair because it was so painful for him to walk. I performed a total knee replacement on this gentleman; during a postoperative visit to my office he was emotional and tearful that he could be active again. It is a privilege to be involved in helping people improve or maintain their ability to be active.
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Gregory A. May, M.D. Practice established: 2003 Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology Accreditations and Certification: Board certified, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology; Member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology Education: Texas A&M University, undergraduate; Texas A&M College of Medicine, medical school; Texas Tech University Health Science Center at Amarillo, residency For what is your practice most known? First and foremost, I am a member of a fabulous group. I could not provide highquality care without great partners and an exceptional staff. No matter how chaotic things get, I will always have time for my patients and their concerns. The medical care of women is a great honor and responsibility. They deserve high-quality, current and compassionate care. This is the foundation of my practice. How has technology affected how you practice your specialty? To me, taking care of an unborn child is the ultimate responsibility. My practice of obstetrics will always be guided by the most upto-date research and standards. I have watched many advances in obstetrics over the years, and one of the most interesting is cell free DNA testing. We can now accurately screen for genetic disorders and reliably tell parents of the gender of their baby as early as 10 weeks gestation. I have always been interested and embraced new technology in gynecologic surgery. I performed the first 66
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robotic surgery in Amarillo in 2007, and have continued to make this an important part of my practice. I am always looking for new ways to lessen surgical risks for my patients and perform procedures in a minimally invasive fashion. 2020 has been an unprecedented year. How has COVID-19 affected your practice and how will it change going forward? Nobody in our country will go unaffected by COVID-19. What a terrifying and utterly bizarre time. We have fully integrated policies to combat this novel virus, such as social distancing in the office, screening patients both before coming to the office and upon arrival, and wearing surgical masks. We have limited the number of providers in the office each day to limit traffic and potential exposures to the virus. These changes may last for the foreseeable future and some may hang around forever. I have truly enjoyed watching extended families welcome a newborn into the world via technology such as Skype and Facetime. On a positive note, I previously would have left the room after delivery before the grandparents, siblings and additional family meet a new baby and congratulate the parents. With COVID-19 and technology, I have been right there!
Panhandle OBGYN 7620 Wallace Blvd. • 359.5468 panhandleobgyn.com
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Texas Tech Pediatric Specialists
Year established: 1978 Specialties and subspecialties: Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics; Sports Medicine; Endocrinology; Hematology & Oncology; Cardiology; Surgery; Nephrology; Neurology; Psychology Visiting Physicians - Pulmonology; Neurosurgery; Orthopedic Surgery Memberships and clinical associations: American College of Cardiology; Advanced Practitioner Society for Hematology and Oncology; American Academy of Pediatrics; Pediatric Endocrine Society; American Medical Society for Sports Medicine; American Pediatric Surgical Association; American Society of Nephrology; Texas Medical Association How do you set your practice apart? We are the only pediatric specialty group in our region, our physicians live right here in the Amarillo area, and are an active part of our community. We provide exceptional care for pediatric patients right here at home without a need for patients to travel great distances to larger cities. Our physicians are each highly trained and respected in their fields of practice among their peers. Each of our providers chose a career in academic medicine with a desire to stay on top of the latest evidence-based medicine in order to provide this quality of care to the patients of the Texas Panhandle and the surrounding region. Our physicians teach the next generation of pediatric providers and many of our graduating residents continually land highly competitive fellowships advancing the future of pediatric subspecialties. We stay on top of the latest and greatest advancements in medicine to ensure our kids and yours have the best care available.
2020 has been an unprecedented year. How has COVID-19 affected your practice and how will it change going forward? A strength of our practice is the ability to adapt to change and work as a team quickly and responding to COVID-19 was no different. We quickly altered our schedules to provide any care that we could by using telemedicine in order to care for our specialty patients without having to bring them into the clinic. We hope to continue to be able to provide telemedicine as a service for patients that do not require face-to-face visits going forward. How has technology affected how you practice your specialty? We are able to “see” patients in their own homes and continue treatment without interruption in many cases. Technology also enables us to stay on top of the information needed to bring the best care to our region. Community involvement: Our physicians live right here and are active members of our community. From participating as onsite physicians in pediatric camps for those with medical needs, to helping area parent and professional groups with fundraising to provide the best care to pediatric patients of our region, we love being part of our community!
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