A stronger team for a stronger heart: New cardiologists join Texas Health Huguley Hospital

Texas Health Huguley Hospital -- a joint venture between Texas Health Resources and AdventHealth -- has announced the addition of five cardiologists to its medical group. The physicians include Louis Cristol, MD, FACC, John Jayachandran, MD, FACC, FHRS, Deval Mehta, MD, Amit Prasad, MD, and Alvaro Rios, MD, FACC, FASNC.

In addition to the five cardiologists, three nurse practitioners and two physician assistants have joined the Texas Health Huguley team. The 10 providers each have an impressive background, and together, they bring extensive combined experience in providing advanced medical services and prioritizing exceptional patient care.

“We are excited to join the medical group at Texas Health Huguley. The hospital has a great reputation of investing in advanced services, technology and, most importantly, its people,” said Dr. Rios.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. On average, one person dies every 34 seconds from cardiovascular disease.

“Our mission is to ‘Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ,’” said Penny Johnson, President and CEO of Texas Health Huguley. “The opening of our new emergency department earlier this year, our pursuit of trauma level 3 status that will be official this fall, and the addition of these cardiologists are all ways that we are providing our communities with the advanced, patient-centered care they deserve.”

With this new addition, Texas Health Huguley is now closer to its goal of creating a destination heart and vascular center.

“It is all about the patients and making sure they have access to elevated care. This is a great step forward, and I am confident we will continue to deliver exceptional care that can help ensure the well-being of our community,” said Mrs. Johnson.

The new cardiologists are projected to start November 1, 2024, remaining in their current office location, 209 Old Highway 1187, Burleson, Texas 76028, next to Texas Health Huguley Hospital.

For more information about cardiovascular services at Texas Health Huguley Hospital, visit TexasHealthHuguley.org/Heart.