Muhammad Umer Awan, MD, FACC
Kelsey-Seybold Medical Group Provider
PointerLanguage(s): English, Hindi, Punjabi, Sindhi, Urdu
11555 University Blvd.,
Sugar Land,
TX
77478
Joined Kelsey-Seybold: February 2024
Ways to Schedule an Appointment
My Biography
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Professional Background
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Professional Associations
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Hobbies and Interests
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Awards & Publications
Muhammad Umer Awan, MD, FACC, earned his medical degree at Rawalpindi Medical University in 2008. After completing his Internal Medicine internship in 2014, he also completed an Internal Medicine residency in 2016, both at Seton Hall University School of Health Sciences. Dr. Awan went on to complete a Cardiology fellowship at University of South Alabama Hospitals in 2019. He then joined Kelsey-Seybold medical staff in February 2024.
Initially intrigued by the functioning of the human brain and how his physician uncle cared for patients, Dr. Awan became a cardiologist to pursue his interests in preventive Cardiology, cardiovascular imaging, and invasive non-interventional cardiology. He takes care of patients with a variety of heart and vascular disease, including heart attack, congestive heart failure, and heart rhythm abnormalities. Dr. Awan’s favorite part of practicing medicine is giving hope and improving quality of life for his patients.
Dr. Awan is a member of the American College of Cardiology, American Heart Association, Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, American Society of Nuclear Cardiology, and American Society of Echocardiography.
Outside of Kelsey-Seybold, Dr. Awan enjoys spending time with his family, playing cricket and basketball, and biking.
Awards
- Fellow In Training American College of Cardiology's Annual Legislative Conference Travel Award, Washington, DC. September 2016. Travel Award.
- Program Director’s Fellowship Achievement Award for Excellence in Scholarly Activities; University of South Alabama Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program. July 2017.
- Designated as Fellow Representative on the Cardiology Research Committee, in recognition of research efforts; University of South Alabama Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program.
- Chief Cardiovascular Disease Fellow, Cardiology Division, University of South Alabama, Academic Year 2018 – 2019.
- Chief Medical Resident, Internal Medicine; Academic Year 2015 -2016 Seton Hall University School of Health Science (St. Francis) program.
Publications
PEER REVIEWED RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS
- Abdul MK Minhas, MU Awan, M Raza, S. Virani, G Sharma, R Blankstein, M J. Blaha, S G. Al-Kindi, Edo Kaluksi, K Nasir, S U. Khan. Current Problems in Cardiology, available online 26 November 2021, 101070. Clinical and Economic Burden of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in Hospitalized Young Adults in the United States, 2004-2018.
- MU Awan, K Bath, N Chowdhuri, S Chiranjeevi, M, Mumtaz, H Tahir, B Omar, J Cole, J Med Cases. 2020;11(4):97-99. Transcatheter Coil Embolization of Iatrogenic Aorto Right Atrial Fistula.
- S Khan, S Valavoor, M Khan, M Khan, H Shah, MU Awan, E Kaluski. Journal of the American College of Cardiology 73 (9 Supplement 1), 193, 2019. Meta-analysis of safety and efficacy of low dose rivaroxaban in coronary artery disease.
- H Tahir, T Kennedy, MU Awan, B Omar, C Malozzi, GM Awan, Cardiol Res. 2018 Jun; 9(3): 186–190. Left main coronary artery diverticulum: case report and review of the literature.
- SA Hassan Tahir, MU Awan, B Omar, J Glass, J Cole. Cureus. 2018 Aug; 10(8): e3220. Anomalous Origin of Left Anterior Descending Artery and Left Circumflex Artery from Right Coronary Sinus with Malignant Left Anterior Descending Artery Course: Role of Coronary CT Angiography Derived Fractional Flow Reserve in Decision Making.
- Awan M.U., Omar B, Qureshi G, Awan G.M. Successful Treatment of Iatrogenic External Iliac Artery Perforation With Covered Stent: Case Report and Review of the Literature. Cardiol Res. 2017 Oct;8(5):246-253.
- Miriyala V., Awan, M.U., Faraj, K., Nagra, B. Traversing boundaries: thrombus in transit with paradoxical embolism. J Community Hospital Internal Medicine Prespect. 2016 Sep 7; 6(4):31438.
- Nagra, B, Awan, M.U., Miriyala, V, Kantharia, B.K., Efficacy and limitations of treatment of ventricular fibrillation/ventricular tachycardia storm by subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator. Int J Cardiol. 2016 Aug 7;222:978-979.
- Awan, M.U., Malik, A., Akram, Y. Adil, M.M. Impact of Acute Kidney Injury on Outcomes of Patients Admitted With Unstable Angina in United States, Year 2002-2011. Abstract Published in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes. 2015;8:A350.
- Awan M.U., Quraishi MB, Wadiwala N, Reddy N (2015) Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from Right Sinus of Valsalva: An Anomaly with Fatal Outcomes. J Heart Health, Volume1.1.
- Awan M.U., Muddassir S, Mustafa M.U. (2015) Chest Pain due to Atherosclerotic Coronary Artery Disease in a Patient with Single Coronary Artery. J Heart Health, Volume1.1.
- Zafar, H., Awan, M.U., Raza, W, Mazhari, B., Mansoor, R. & Hayat A. Seroprevalence of Dengue fever virus IgG Antibodies in health care professional in a tertiary care hospital. Int Journal of Pathology Vol 7(1) Jan-June. 2009. 19-20.
- Shoaib, A., Wajiha, R., Iffat, A., Zafar, Z., Zareef, S., Khalid, F. & Awan, M.U. Visceral Leishmaniasis – a study of 42 cases with emphasis on early diagnosis and prevention of disease in northern area of Pakistan. Annals of PIMS, Vol 5(3) July- Sep-2009.
- Shoaib, A., Wajiha, R., Iffat, A., Zafar, Z., Zareef, S., Khalid, F. & Awan, M.U. Surveillance of Rubella in female students in Rawalpindi Medical College. J.Rawal Med Coll. Vol 13(1), Jan-June 2009, 19-21.
- Hayat, J., Ahmed, R., Alizai, S. & Awan, M.U. Giant Ganglioneuroma of the posterior mediastinum- Interactive Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery 2011, doi:10.15/icvts.267393.
- Snider, J.N., Stelts, S.D., Awan, M.U., Raza, M. & Goorha,S. Retrospective Review of Dpace Therapy as a Salvage Regimen in Patients with Relapsed Multiple Myeloma Prior to Autologous Stem Cell Transplant. http://www.bbmt.org/article/S1083-8791(11)007956.
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
- Transcatheter coil embolization of iatrogenic aorto- right atrial fistula following coronary artery bypass grafting – Case report. Muhammad U Awan, MD, Bassam Omar, MD, Christopher Malozzi, MD, Ghulam Mustafa Awan, MD, Ghazanfar Qureshi, M.D. Poster Presentation at the American College of Cardiology, Alabama Chapter Annual Meeting, January 14, Birmingham Al.
- Adult Patent Ductus Arteriosus in two siblings- Case report and investigation. Grace Tseng, MD Muhammad U Awan, MD, Asim Hussain, MD, Oleg Cheboratev, MD. Poster Presentation at the American College of Physician, Internal Medicine meeting, May 2nd, Boston, MA.
- Impact of Acute Kidney Injury on Outcomes of Patients admitted with Unstable Angina, Year 2002-2011. Muhammad U Awan, MD, Yasir Akram, M.D, Chaudhary, M Sarwar, MD, Malik M Adil, MD, Aaqib Malik, MD, Fahd Saeed, MD. Abstract accepted for Poster presentation at American Heart Association Quality of Care and Outcomes Research April 29th 2015, Baltimore, MD, Abstract Presented at AHA Scientific Session in Orlando, FL, November 2015.
- Chest Pain due to atherosclerotic coronary artery disease in a patient with single coronary artery. Muhammad U Awan, MD, Salman Muddassir, MD, Muhammad U Mustafa, MD. Poster presentation at the 5th International Conference on Clinical & Experimental Cardiology (Cardiology-2015) April 27th 2015, Philadelphia, PA.
- A rare case of broncho-coronary fistula presenting with myocardial ischemia. Muhammad U Awan, MD, Salman Muddassir, MD, Muhammad U Mustafa, MD. Poster presentation at the 5th International Conference on Clinical & Experimental Cardiology (Cardiology-2015) April 27th 2015, Philadelphia, PA.
- Pontine Infarction- A rare case of Millard Gubler Syndrome- Muhammad U Awan, MD, Sarah Barenbaum, MD, Varun Miriyala, MD, Javier Tabowada, MD, Charles Kososky, MD, Sara Wallach, MD. Poster Presentation at 26th Annual Dr George Perez Research colloquium at Seton Hall University on April 24th 2015.
- Brachial Artery Septic Emboli causing complete occlusion. Atif Tatari, MD, Sumera Bukhari, MD, Muhammad U Awan, MD, Waqas J Siddiqui, MD, Sara Wallach, MD. Poster Presentation at 26th Annual Dr George Perez Research colloquium at Seton Hall University on April 24th 2015.
- Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy in a patient admitted with acute myasthenic crisis, Grace Tseng, MD, Normy Dessalines, MD, Muhammad U Awan, MD, David Rosvold, MD. Poster Presentation at 26th Annual Dr George Perez Research colloquium at Seton Hall University on April 24th 2015.
- Jessica Snider, DO, Sundae Stelts, Pharm D, Muhammad U Awan, MD, Salil Goorha, MD. Retrospective Review of DPACE Chemotherapy as a Salvage regimen in patients with relapsed Multiple Myeloma- presented at ASBMT Tandem meeting 2/2012.
- Predictors of outcome of hospitalized patients with H1N1 pneumonia in Shifa international hospital. Muhammad U Awan, M.D., Amina Zubair, MD, Aftab Akhtar, MD, Humaira Zafar, M.Phil, Abeera khan, M.B.B.S. (Presented at 8th Annual conference of infectious Disease society of Pakistan, 3/2011 – won 3rd prize in poster competition).
- Awake Encephalopathy with psychosis- Could it be anti- NMDA receptor encephalitis. Abeera khan, M.B.B.S., Muhammad U Awan, M.D, Ismail A Khatri, MD, Maimoona Siddiqui, FCPS, Arsalan Ahmad, MD. Presented as poster at the 18th Annual Conference of Pakistan Society of Neurology.
Research
Sub-investigator; actively involved in the randomization and follow-up of patients, on the following clinical trials:
- A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group Study to Evaluate the Effect of SAR236553/REGN727 on the Occurrence of Cardiovascular Events in Patients Who Have Recently Experienced an Acute Coronary Syndrome. (ODYSSEY)
- A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled study to assess the effects of bempedoic acid (ETC-1002) on the Occurrence of major cardiovascular events in patients with, or at high risk for, cardiovascular disease who are statin intolerant. (CLEAR)
- A phase III, double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled study to evaluate the effects of dalcetrapib on cardiovascular (CV) risk in a genetically defined population with a recent Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS): The Dal-GenE trial. (DAL-GENE)
- Utilization of Ticagrelor in the Upstream Setting for Non-ST-Segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome (UPSTREAM): An ED-Based Clinical Registry. (UPSTREAM)
Locations
Fort Bend Campus (Fort Bend Medical and Diagnostic Center)
11555 University Blvd.,
Sugar Land,
TX
77478
Hospital Affiliations
- Houston Methodist - Sugar Land
- CHI Baylor St Lukes Medical Center
- Memorial Hermann
Accepted Insurance
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Aetna Plans
KelseyCare Aetna
Aetna PPO, POS, and EPO Plans
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic is an in-network provider for most Aetna PPO, POS, and EPO plans*, including:
- Aetna Select
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- Elect Choice
- Aetna Open Access Elect Choice
- Aetna Choice POS II
- Managed Choice
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- Aetna Medicare Advantage Plans
Aetna CVS Health Marketplace Plans
A Kelsey-Seybold PCP is required to schedule a primary care appointment. Please contact Aetna at the phone number on the back of your member ID card, or go online to the Aetna CVS member portal to change to a Kelsey-Seybold PCP prior to your appointment.
Effective January 1, 2024
- Silver 1
- Silver 2
- Silver 5
- Silver 6
- Silver 7
- Silver S
- Gold 3
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*All Houston area Aetna CVS Health plans are accepted at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic*
*Kelsey-Seybold does not participate in any commercial Aetna HMO and HNO plans, including Aetna QPOS.
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AmeriBen TPA
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Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Cigna Plans
Cigna
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- Cigna KelseyCare
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- Cigna POS
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Humana Plans
Humana
Non-Medicare Advantage
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Kelsey Plans
Kelsey Plan
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KelseyCare Advantage
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Medicare Advantage Plans
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Other Plans
Allied Benefit Systems/NGBS
Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB)
- APWU Health Plan Nationwide – CDHP with UnitedHealthcare PPO
- APWU Health Plan Nationwide – High Option with Cigna PPO
- GEHA Benefit Plan Nationwide – High & Standard Options with UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus
- NALC Nationwide with Cigna OAP
- NALC Value Option Nationwide with Cigna OAP
- SAMBA Nationwide – High & Standard with Cigna OAP
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Standard Option
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Basic Option
Great West Healthcare (also known as Cigna-GWH)
- POS
- PPO
- Open Access
HealthSmart PPO
Medicare
Kelsey-Seybold Clinic accepts the following Medicare Advantage Plans: KelseyCare Advantage, Aetna Medicare Advantage, WellCare TexanPlus, Humana Medicare and select UnitedHealthcare plans. Effective January 1, 2009, Kelsey-Seybold Clinic does not accept patients with traditional Medicare.
MultiPlan PPO
Private Healthcare Systems PPO (PHCS)
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UnitedHealthcare Plans
UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Individual & Family Plans
- UHC Kelsey-Seybold Bronze Copay Focus
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- UHC Kelsey-Seybold Gold Copay Focus
- UHC Kelsey-Seybold Gold-A Copay Focus
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UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
- UnitedHealthcare Charter
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- UnitedHealthcare Choice
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- UnitedHealthcare Navigate Plus
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- UnitedHealthcare NexusACO (OAP and OA)
- UnitedHealthcare Options PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Select
- UnitedHealthcare Select Plus
Education and Board Certifications
Education
- Rawalpindi Medical University, 2008
Internship/Residency
- Internal Medicine residency: Seton Hall University School of Health Sciences, 2016; Cardiology fellowship University of South Alabama Hospitals, 2019
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease
- National Board of Echocardiography - Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography
- Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology
- Certification Board of Cardiac Computed Tomography