Siva Soma, MD

January 3, 2017, 5:44 am

≫ Next: Oklahoma Heart Institute Muskogee

≪ Previous: Christopher Webber, APRN-CNP

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Dr. Soma is a specialist in electrophysiology, with expertise in complex catheter ablation of cardiac arrhythmias and management of atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, pacemakers, defibrillators and cardiac resynchronization devices.

FELLOWSHIP
Electrophysiology – University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Cardiovascular Disease – Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Advanced Heart Failure/Transplantation – Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

INTERNSHIP & RESIDENCY
Internal Medicine – Hahnemann University Hospital, Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

EDUCATION
Medical degree – Armed Forces Medical College in India
Masters degree in Public Health – Armed Forces Medical College in India

Board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease and Nuclear Cardiology

Cardiac Electrophysiology

Internal Medicine

Cardiovascular Disease

Nuclear Cardiology

FACC

Provider Type: 

Physician

(918) 592-0999

All Clinic Locations: 

Tulsa (Utica Office)

First Name: 

Siva

Last Name: 

Soma

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Oklahoma Heart Institute Muskogee

January 3, 2017, 2:25 pm

≫ Next: Jessie Sweetwood, PA-C

≪ Previous: Siva Soma, MD

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Providers At This Clinic

Jessie Sweetwood, PA-C

February 8, 2017, 8:42 am

≫ Next: Kelleigh D. Sprott, PA-C

≪ Previous: Oklahoma Heart Institute Muskogee

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Jessie received her Master of Health Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Oklahoma after completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from the University of Oklahoma. She began her career as a physician assistant in Tulsa and has international healthcare experience. She is a current member of Oklahoma Academy of Physician Assistants.

PA-C

Provider Type: 

Advanced Practice Provider

(918) 592-0999

Advanced Practice Provider

All Clinic Locations: 

Tulsa (SouthPointe Office)

First Name: 

Jessie

Last Name: 

Sweetwood

Kelleigh D. Sprott, PA-C

February 15, 2017, 7:21 am

≫ Next: Ajit K. Tharakan, MD

≪ Previous: Jessie Sweetwood, PA-C

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Kelleigh received her Master's degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences as a Physician Assistant after completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Central Arkansas. She began her career as a medical assistant at Arkansas Heart Hospital. Kelleigh is a current member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants.

PA-C

Provider Type: 

Advanced Practice Provider

(918) 592-0999

Advanced Practice Provider

All Clinic Locations: 

Tulsa (Utica Office)

First Name: 

Kelleigh

Last Name: 

Sprott

Ajit K. Tharakan, MD

June 27, 2017, 12:58 pm

≫ Next: Allen Cheng, MD

≪ Previous: Kelleigh D. Sprott, PA-C

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Dr. Tharakan is a Cardiovascular Thoracic surgeon.  Prior to joining Oklahoma Heart Institute, Dr. Tharakan was the Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Hugh E. Stephenson Department of Surgery at the University of Missouri-Columbia.  He has numerous publications, patents, and inventions.  He was recognized as one of MU's Top Faculty Achievers in 2017.

RESIDENCY
Chief Resident of Cardiotoracic Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Chief Resident of Cardiovascular Surgery at Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Chief Resident for General Surgery at the Hugh E. Stephenson Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
Chief Resident in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore, Tamilnadu, S. India

EDUCATION & INTERNSHIP
Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Porur Madras, Tamilnadu, India
Dr. Tharakan has done additional training at St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India and Christian Medical College Hospital, Vellore, India where he secured the M. Ch (Master of Chirurgi) degree.

Board certified in Thoracic and General Surgery.

CVT Surgery

General Surgery

Thoracic Surgery

FACS

Provider Type: 

Physician

(918) 749-6400

All Clinic Locations: 

Tulsa (Utica Office)

First Name: 

Ajit

Last Name: 

Tharakan

Allen Cheng, MD

June 29, 2017, 11:45 am

≫ Next: Danielle Murphy, PA-C

≪ Previous: Ajit K. Tharakan, MD

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Dr. Cheng is the Director of Surgical Advanced Heart Failure/VAD Program at Oklahoma Heart Institute. He is a cardiovascular surgeon who specializes in heart transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, ECMO, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, atrial fibrillation surgery (MAZE), and transcatheter aortic valve replacement. He is also a scientific investigator at Cardiovascular Innovation Institute. Dr. Cheng served as the Surgical Director of Heart Transplantation at Rudd Heart and Lung Center, Jewish Hospital, University of Louisville prior to joining Oklahoma Heart Institute.

Dr. Cheng has received multiple national awards including the Howard Huges Medical Insitute research award, American Heart Association (AHA) research award, Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education (TSFRE) research award and the Society of Heart Valve C. Walton Lillehei research award.

He has an extensive publication record in major international cardiovascular journals including Circulation, Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation and ASAIO, and is also serving as a reviewer for these journals.

FELLOWSHIP
Cardiovascular surgery - Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CA
Cardiovascular surgery - Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Cardiothoracic surgery - Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

RESIDENCY
General surgery - Cornell University Medical College Program, New York Hospital Medical Center, Flushing, NY
General surgery - University of California, Los Angeles, CA

EDUCATION
Medical degree - Texas A&M University College of Medicine, College Station, TX
Bachelor of Arts degree - Boston University, College of Liberal Arts, Boston, MA

Dr. Cheng received additional speciality training at the University of Rochester Medical Center, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery.

Board certified in Surgery

CVT/VAD Surgery

Surgery

Provider Type: 

Physician

(918) 749-6400

All Clinic Locations: 

Tulsa (Utica Office)

First Name: 

Allen

Last Name: 

Cheng

Danielle Murphy, PA-C

August 21, 2017, 7:18 am

≫ Next: Elizabeth Walton, PA-C

≪ Previous: Allen Cheng, MD

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Danielle received her Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Texas Medical Branch after completing her Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition from Texas Tech University.  She began her career as a Physician Assistant at the University of Oklahoma providing acute and continuing comprehensive health care for students, faculty and staff. Danielle is currently certified as an Advanced Life Support Healthcare Provider, a member of both the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Oklahoma Academy of Physician Assistants and is licensed with the Oklahoma Medical Board.

PA-C

Provider Type: 

Advanced Practice Provider

(918) 592-0999

Advanced Practice Provider

All Clinic Locations: 

Tulsa (Utica Office)

First Name: 

Danielle

Last Name: 

Murphy

Elizabeth Walton, PA-C

August 21, 2017, 7:35 am

≫ Next: Shahid Qamar, MD, FACC

≪ Previous: Danielle Murphy, PA-C

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After graduating from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Elizabeth decided to continue her education at Harding University where she earned a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. She started her career as a Physician Assistant working in hospital medicine. Elizabeth maintains her certification with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She is a current member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants as well as the Oklahoma Academy of Physician Assistants.

PA-C

Provider Type: 

Advanced Practice Provider

(918) 592-0999

Advanced Practice Provider

All Clinic Locations: 

Tulsa (Utica Office)

First Name: 

Elizabeth

Last Name: 

Walton

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Shahid Qamar, MD, FACC

August 25, 2017, 12:56 pm

≫ Next: Adel M. Barkat, MD

≪ Previous: Elizabeth Walton, PA-C

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Dr. Qamar is a cardiologist who specializes in advanced heart failure and mechanical circulatory support. Prior to joining Oklahoma Heart Institute, he served as Medical Director of the Heart Failure Clinic at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee, WI.

FELLOWSHIPS

Advanced Heart Failure – University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Transplant – University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
General Cardiology – Aurora Health Care, Milwaukee, WI

RESIDENCY

Internal Medicine – Aurora Health Care, Milwaukee, WI
General Surgery – Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at Dow Medical College, University of Karachi, Pakistan

Board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology

Advanced Heart Failure

Internal Medicine

Cardiology

FACC

Provider Type: 

Physician

(918) 592-0999

All Clinic Locations: 

Tulsa (Utica Office)

First Name: 

Shahid

Last Name: 

Qamar

Adel M. Barkat, MD

September 5, 2017, 8:58 am

≫ Next: Lauren E. Stegemann, APRN-CNS

≪ Previous: Shahid Qamar, MD, FACC

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Dr. Barkat is a Vascular Surgeon at Oklahoma Heart Institute who specializes in vascular and endovascular cases, including cerebrovascular, aortoiliac and infrainguinal occlusive disease, abdominal aneurysms, visceral arterial disease, arteriovenous access and venous interventions.

FELLOWSHIP
Vascular Surgery Fellowship – Loyola University Medical Center, Chicago, IL

RESIDENCY
General Surgery Residency – Louisiana State University Health & Sciences Center, New Orleans, LA

EDUCATION
Medical degree – Louisiana State University Health and Sciences Center, School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA
Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry – Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

Vascular Surgeon

Provider Type: 

Physician

(918) 749-6400

All Clinic Locations: 

Tulsa (Utica Office)

First Name: 

Adel

Last Name: 

Barkat

Lauren E. Stegemann, APRN-CNS

November 13, 2017, 11:12 am

≫ Next: Bethany Bigby, PA-C

≪ Previous: Adel M. Barkat, MD

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Lauren received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science degrees in Nursing from the University of Oklahoma, College of Nursing, after receiving her first Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Integrated Sciences from the University of Denver.  She began her career at the Oklahoma Heart Institute as a Cardiovascular Specialist in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab.  

APRN-CNS

Provider Type: 

Advanced Practice Provider

(918) 592-0999

Advanced Practice Provider

All Clinic Locations: 

Tulsa (Utica Office)

First Name: 

Lauren

Last Name: 

Stegemann

Bethany Bigby, PA-C

November 13, 2017, 11:14 am

≫ Next: Cheryl L. Quibell-Wright, APRN-CNS

≪ Previous: Lauren E. Stegemann, APRN-CNS

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Bethany received her Master’s of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Oklahoma, School of Community Medicine, after earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Missouri Southern State University. Bethany is currently NCCPA certified and a member of both the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Oklahoma Academy of Physician Assistants and has her DEA license. She is also certified in Basic Life Support, Advanced Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support.

PA-C

Provider Type: 

Advanced Practice Provider

(918) 592-0999

Advanced Practice Provider

All Clinic Locations: 

Tulsa (Utica Office)

First Name: 

Bethany

Last Name: 

Bigby

Cheryl L. Quibell-Wright, APRN-CNS

November 29, 2017, 3:02 pm

≫ Next: Rachel R. Stockwell, APRN - CNP

≪ Previous: Bethany Bigby, PA-C

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Cheryl received her Master’s of Science in Nursing for a Clinical Nurse Specialist after receiving her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing, both from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences.  Before that, she attended Tulsa Community College to become a Registered Nurse after becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse from Hawkeye Community College in Iowa.  Most recently, Cheryl was a Registered Nurse at Hillcrest Hospital South on the Cardiac Telemetry and ICU floor.  She is a member of the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, Oklahoma Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, AACN-CCRN and the ACLS.  

APRN-CNS

Provider Type: 

Advanced Practice Provider

(918) 749-6400

Advanced Practice Provider

All Clinic Locations: 

Tulsa (Utica Office)

First Name: 

Cheryl

Last Name: 

Quibell-Wright

Rachel R. Stockwell, APRN - CNP

January 2, 2018, 2:44 pm

≫ Next: Muhammad Talha, M.D.

≪ Previous: Cheryl L. Quibell-Wright, APRN-CNS

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Rachel received her Master’s of Science in Nursing as an Adult Nurse Practitioner from North Park University in Chicago after acquiring her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing from Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, IL. Prior to that, she earned her Associate’s Degree in Nursing from Cerritos Community College in Norwalk, CA. Most recently, Rachel was a Nurse Practitioner at the Aurora Medical Group in Gurnee, IL.  She has an Advanced Practice Nurse License and Registered Nurse License in Oklahoma, Illinois and Wisconsin as well as a Registered Nurse License in California. Rachel also has a Controlled Substance License in Illinois.  She has maintained her national certification with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.  Rachel is also a member of the Oklahoma Nurse Practitioner Association.    

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners: Adult Nurse Practitioner

APRN-CNP

Provider Type: 

Advanced Practice Provider

(918) 592-0999

Advanced Practice Provider

All Clinic Locations: 

Tulsa (Utica Office)

First Name: 

Rachel

Last Name: 

Stockwell

Muhammad Talha, M.D.

January 16, 2018, 8:50 am

≫ Next: Allen Cheng, M.D.

≪ Previous: Rachel R. Stockwell, APRN - CNP

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Dr. Talha is a specialist in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism.

FELLOWSHIP
Endocrinology Fellowship – University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas
Geriatrics Fellowship – University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska

INTERNSHIP & RESIDENCY
Medicine & Surgery Internship – The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan
Internal Medicine Residency – St. Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (M.B.B.S) – Karachi Medical & Dental College, Pakistan

Board certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine.
Board eligible in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases.

Endocrinology

Internal Medicine

Geriatric Medicine

Provider Type: 

Physician

(918) 592-0999

All Clinic Locations: 

Tulsa (SouthPointe Office)

Tulsa (Utica Office)

First Name: 

Muhammad

Last Name: 

Talha

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Allen Cheng, M.D.

June 29, 2017, 11:45 am

≫ Next: Danielle Murphy, PA-C

≪ Previous: Muhammad Talha, M.D.

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Dr. Cheng is the surgical director of heart failure and mechanical circulatory support at Oklahoma Heart Institute. He is a cardiovascular surgeon who specializes in heart transplantation, mechanical circulatory support, ECMO, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, atrial fibrillation surgery (MAZE), and transcatheter aortic valve replacement. He is also a scientific investigator at Cardiovascular Innovation Institute. Dr. Cheng served as the surgical director of heart transplantation at Jewish Hospital's Rudd Heart and Lung Center at the University of Louisville prior to joining Oklahoma Heart Institute. Dr. Cheng was previously trained at Massachusetts General Hospital, Stanford and UCLA.

Dr. Cheng has received multiple national awards including the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Award, American Heart Association (AHA) Research Award, Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education (TSFRE) Research Award and the Society of Heart Valve C. Walton Lillehei Research Award.

He has an extensive publication record in major international cardiovascular journals including Circulation, Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation and ASAIO. He also serves as a reviewer for these journals.

FELLOWSHIP
Cardiovascular surgery - Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, California
Cardiovascular surgery - Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
Cardiothoracic surgery - Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts

RESIDENCY
General surgery - Cornell University Medical College Program, New York Hospital Medical Center, Flushing, New York
General surgery - University of California, Los Angeles, California 

EDUCATION
Medical degree - Texas A&M University College of Medicine, College Station, Texas
Bachelor of Arts degree - Boston University, College of Liberal Arts, Boston, Massachusetts

Dr. Cheng received additional speciality training at the University of Rochester Medical Center, department of cardiovascular surgery.

Board certified in Surgery and Thoracic Surgery

CVT/VAD Surgery

Surgery

Thoracic Surgery

Provider Type: 

Physician

(918) 749-6400

All Clinic Locations: 

Tulsa (Utica Office)

First Name: 

Allen

Last Name: 

Cheng

Danielle Murphy, PA-C

August 21, 2017, 7:18 am

≫ Next: Elizabeth Walton, PA-C

≪ Previous: Allen Cheng, M.D.

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Danielle received her Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Texas Medical Branch after completing her Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition from Texas Tech University.  She began her career as a physician assistant at the University of Oklahoma providing acute and continuing comprehensive health care for students, faculty and staff. Danielle is currently certified as an Advanced Life Support Healthcare Provider, a member of both the American Academy of Physician Assistants and the Oklahoma Academy of Physician Assistants and is licensed with the Oklahoma Medical Board.

PA-C

Provider Type: 

Advanced Practice Provider

(918) 592-0999

Advanced Practice Provider

All Clinic Locations: 

Tulsa (Utica Office)

First Name: 

Danielle

Last Name: 

Murphy

Elizabeth Walton, PA-C

August 21, 2017, 7:35 am

≫ Next: Shahid Qamar, M.D., FACC

≪ Previous: Danielle Murphy, PA-C

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After graduating from the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology, Elizabeth decided to continue her education at Harding University where she earned a Master of Science in physician assistant studies. She started her career as a physician assistant working in hospital medicine. Elizabeth maintains her certification with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She is a current member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants as well as the Oklahoma Academy of Physician Assistants.

PA-C

Provider Type: 

Advanced Practice Provider

(918) 592-0999

Advanced Practice Provider

All Clinic Locations: 

Tulsa (Utica Office)

First Name: 

Elizabeth

Last Name: 

Walton

Shahid Qamar, M.D., FACC

August 25, 2017, 12:56 pm

≫ Next: Adel M. Barkat, M.D.

≪ Previous: Elizabeth Walton, PA-C

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Dr. Qamar is a cardiologist who specializes in advanced heart failure and mechanical circulatory support. Prior to joining Oklahoma Heart Institute, he served as medical director of the Heart Failure Clinic at Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital in Milwaukee, WI.

FELLOWSHIPS

Advanced Heart Failure – University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Transplant – University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
General Cardiology – Aurora Health Care, Milwaukee, WI

RESIDENCY

Internal Medicine – Aurora Health Care, Milwaukee, WI
General Surgery – Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at Dow Medical College, University of Karachi, Pakistan

Board certified in internal medicine and cardiology

Advanced Heart Failure

Internal Medicine

Cardiology

FACC

Provider Type: 

Physician

(918) 592-0999

All Clinic Locations: 

Tulsa (Utica Office)

First Name: 

Shahid

Last Name: 

Qamar

Adel M. Barkat, M.D.

September 5, 2017, 8:58 am

≫ Next: Lauren E. Stegemann, APRN-CNS

≪ Previous: Shahid Qamar, M.D., FACC

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Dr. Barkat is a vascular surgeon at Oklahoma Heart Institute who specializes in vascular and endovascular cases, including cerebrovascular, aortoiliac and infrainguinal occlusive disease, abdominal aneurysms, visceral arterial disease, arteriovenous access and venous interventions.

FELLOWSHIP
Vascular Surgery Fellowship – Loyola University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois

RESIDENCY
General Surgery Residency – Louisiana State University Health & Sciences Center, New Orleans, Louisiana

EDUCATION
Medical degree – Louisiana State University Health and Sciences Center, School of Medicine, New Orleans, Louisiana
Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry – Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Vascular Surgeon

Provider Type: 

Physician

(918) 749-6400

All Clinic Locations: 

Tulsa (Utica Office)

First Name: 

Adel

Last Name: 

Barkat