Akanksha Thakkar, M.D., specializes in interventional cardiology. Dr. Thakkar brings a wealth of expertise in advanced cardiovascular care, including minimally invasive interventions and cutting-edge diagnostic techniques. She earned her medical degree from the prestigious Seth G.S. Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital in Mumbai, India, before completing her residency in internal medicine at Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas. She furthered her training by completing fellowships in cardiovascular medicine at the Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center in Texas, and interventional cardiology at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Dr. Thakkar is double board-certified in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular medicine and internal medicine, with additional certifications in nuclear cardiology and echocardiography. She is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC) and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (FSCAI), reflecting her commitment to excellence in her field.

Cardiovascular Medicine:

Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Houston, Texas

Interventional Cardiology:

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Seth G.S. Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital

Mumbai, India

Houston Methodist Hospital

Houston, Texas

American Board of Internal Medicine: Internal Medicine

American Board of Internal Medicine: Interventional Cardiology

American Board of Internal Medicine: Cardiovascular Medicine

National Board of Echocardiography: Echocardiography (ASCeXAM)

Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology: Nuclear Cardiology

Surender Neravetla, M.D., joined the Genesis Heart & Vascular Group, specializing in Cardiothoracic Surgery, bringing decades of expertise in providing advanced surgical care to Genesis. Dr. Neravetla earned his doctorate of medicine at Osmania Medical College and completed an internship in general surgery at Osmania General Hospital in Hyderabad, India. He then completed extensive residency training in general surgery at The Jewish Hospital and Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Neravetla furthered his specialized training in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati. He holds a board certification in thoracic surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). Dr. Neravetla’s extensive training, experience and leadership in cardiac surgery make him a trusted expert in the field, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality care for his patients.

Dr. Neravetla is accepting new patients at the Genesis Heart & Vascular Institute.

1968 - 1974 Osmania Medical College

1974 - 1976 Osmania Medical College

1976 - 1977 Interfaith Medical Center

1977 - 1981 Interfaith Medical Center

1981 - 1983 University of Cincinnati Medical Center

Thoracic Surgery

2016 - 2019 Chamberlain College of Nursing.

Josiah Bote, M.D., joined the Genesis Heart & Vascular Group, specializing in general cardiology. He earned his doctor of medicine at University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, Massachusetts. He completed his internal medicine residency and cardiology fellowship at the University of Massachusetts Hartford Hospital, Worcester.

2019 - 2020 Hartford Hospital

2011 - 2016 University of Massachusetts Medical School

2016 - 2019 University of Massachusetts Medical School,2020 - 2023 University of Massachusetts Medical School

2014 - 2017 Wheeling Jesuit University

Nurse Practitioner

2014 - 2016 University of Cincinnati College of Nursing

Ohio University

Nurse Practitioner

2018 - 2021 Allegheny General HospitalMCP Hahnemann University School of Medicine,2021 - 2022 Allegheny General HospitalMCP Hahnemann University School of Medicine

2007 - 2013 University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine,2012 - 2012 University of Louisville School of Medicine- Univ of Louisville Hospital,2014 - 2014 SUNY Upstate Medical University Coll of Medicine,SUNY Upstate Medical University Coll of Medicine,University of Louisville School of Medicine- Univ of Louisville Hospital

2015 - 2018 Allegheny General HospitalMCP Hahnemann University School of Medicine

Cardiovascular Disease,Internal Medicine,Interventional Cardiology