PATIENTPOP - Key Persons

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• Head of the Department of Otolaryngology at the US Naval Hospital

Benjamin W. Cilento, MD, is a fellowship-trained facial plastic surgeon and a member of the elite American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. He sees patients at Spring Hospital in Spring, Texas. Dr. Cilento earned his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City. He has trained and worked with world-renowned leaders in head and neck and facial plastic surgery throughout his medical career, such as Craig Murakami, Neal Futran, and Sam Most, at the University of Washington in Seattle, where he completed his residency in otolaryngology/head and neck surgery. After his residency and while serving in the Navy, Dr. Cilento was appointed as the Head of the Department of Otolaryngology at the US Naval Hospital in Asia. After two years in Asia, he was selected for a fellowship in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery at Tulane University in New Orleans. He studied under Dr. Calvin M. Johnson, Jr., who is credited with creating the open structure rhinoplasty procedure. Dr. Cilento served as an assistant professor at the Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia, for the Department of Otolaryngology. There, he was responsible for the education of residents and medical students. He also served as the Director of Research and won multiple awards for research, including the American Heart Association Research Grant for immunologic research on B-Cell hypermutation, the Potsic Ferguson Award for the best presentation of a resident at the Combined Otolaryngology Spring Meetings, and the John Orlando Roe Award from the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery for his work on the aging face. His current research and area of expertise center around the functional and aesthetic aspects of the nose, specifically fixing problems related to nasal breathing and congestion.

Abraham Chacko, DO, is a dedicated gastroenterologist at Spring Hospital. He aims to provide the highest quality of care while creating lasting relationships with his patients in Spring, Texas. He grew up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he completed his Bachelor of Science and a minor in Spanish at Villanova University. After college, Dr. Chacko worked in research for a year in the Immunology Department at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Chacko earned his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency in internal medicine from Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Stratford, New Jersey. He relocated to Kankakee, Illinois, to complete a fellowship in gastroenterology at Riverside Medical Center. Dr. Chacko's clinical interests include but are not limited to chronic gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and other esophageal disorders, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diseases of the pancreatic and biliary systems, women's digestive disorders, as well as performing advanced endoscopic procedures such as radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for Barrett's Esophagus and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). Sinc the field of gastroenterology changes daily, Dr. Chacko works hard to stay current with the latest advancements and technology to provide the most innovative care to his patients. He aspires to provide complete and thorough care to his patients while taking the time to listen to their needs. In his free time, Dr. Chacko is a family man and loves to spend time with his beautiful wife and children as much as possible. He is an avid sports fan, especially college basketball and football.

Job Titles:

• Member of Both the Texas Medical Association

Anita Fulton, MD, is a board-certified OB/GYN with a passion for women's health and wellness. She specializes in obstetrics and gynecology, preventive medicine, and medspa services and sees patients at Spring Hospital in Spring, Texas. After earning her master's degree in medical management from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business in Los Angeles, Dr. Fulton stayed in the area to attend medical school at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Martin Luther King Jr. Outpatient Center (formerly known as the Martin Luther King Jr./Drew Medical Center). Upon moving to Texas, Dr. Fulton became a member of both the Texas Medical Association and the Harris County Medical Society. She has served as the Department Chair for Women and Children's Services and Chief Medical Officer for the Women's Services Division at CHI St. Luke's Health - The Vintage Hospital in Houston, Texas. In 2015, she was voted the top OB/GYN by Houston Magazine. Today, Dr. Fulton offers her patients a wide variety of services. After starting her practice as an OB/GYN, she soon saw that her patients were facing a variety of challenges before becoming pregnant and after giving birth. She expanded her practice to include medspa services so she could offer more comprehensive treatment.

Job Titles:

• Surgeon

Orthopedic spinal surgeon Anthony Owusu, MD, has a passion for one-on-one care, treating each patient as an individual with unique needs. He provides care to the community of Spring, Texas, at Spring Hospital. Dr. Owusu earned his medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, DC, and completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Virginia Commonwealth University. He went on to pursue a fellowship in orthopedic spine surgery at Texas Back Institute in Dallas, where he specialized in minimally invasive spine surgery. Effective treatments and expedient recoveries are at the heart of what motivates Dr. Owusu. Numerous testimonials attest to the instant connection and trust patients feel when being seen by Dr. Owusu. Before recommending surgery, patients will appreciate that Dr. Owusu will exhaust all manner of conservative approaches first. If surgery is needed, he utilizes the most effective advanced minimally invasive techniques used today. Dr. Owusu has performed hundreds of spinal procedures and has published and presented industry-leading research in spine surgery. Although his primary language is English, Dr. Owusu ensures bilingual staff members are always available to accommodate Spanish-speaking patients.

At Spring Hospital, interventional cardiologist Bashir Al Kaddoumi, MD, offers a full complement of diagnostic testing, treatments, and procedures that range from ultrasonography of the veins and arteries through echocardiography, cardiac stress test to catheterization of the heart and vessels. He is proud to provide top-quality care to residents throughout Spring, Texas. Dr. Al Kaddoumi graduated from the University of Jordan Medical School and completed his residency in interventional cardiology at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation-GME. He went on to complete two fellowships in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology at the University of Texas HSC in Houston and Harper University Hospital, Detroit Medical Center, respectively. When performing procedures, Dr. Al Kaddoumi takes the most innovative and minimally invasive approaches, such as cardiac catheterization through radial access (wrist) or endovenous treatment of vein disorders. He performs interventions on the heart and vessels at Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, Memorial Hermann Cypress Care Center, St. Luke's Hospital at The Vintage, and Tomball Regional Hospital using state-of-the-art digital cardiac catheterization labs. Dr. Al Kaddoumi built his practice on the principle of providing high-quality, comprehensive cardiovascular care to each patient by offering the most advanced and thorough treatments. He takes time to answer patient questions and educate them on their condition and treatment options. Dr. Al Kaddoumi is the only interventional cardiologist in the Houston Northwest region to hold eight board certifications. He is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Cardiovascular Diseases, American Board of Interventional Cardiology, American Board of Vascular Medicine, American Board of Endovascular Interventions, Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology, National Board of Echocardiography, and Registered Physician of Vascular Interpretation.

Bonaventure Ngu, MD, is an orthopedic spine surgeon committed to helping those who suffer from back pain regain mobility. He serves patients throughout Spring, Texas, at Spring Hospital. After graduating from the University of Maryland, Dr. Ngu pursued his medical degree at the University of Maryland Medical School in Baltimore. He completed his orthopedic training at the University of Maryland Medical Center Shock Trauma Center and his spinal surgery training at the Norton Leatherman Spine Institute in Louisville, Kentucky. As a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in spinal surgery, Dr. Ngu is highly qualified to diagnose and treat a multitude of disorders affecting the cervical (neck) and lumbar spine (lower back). He specializes in relieving back and neck pain resulting from degenerative conditions, deformity, and injuries. The delicate and complex composition of the spine requires the expertise of a specialist. Dr. Ngu has advanced training and proven expertise in the nonsurgical and surgical treatment of a wide range of spinal conditions. He is also a specialist in less exposure surgery (LES) of the spine.

Irfan Wadiwala, DO, is a board-certified general surgeon and fellowship-trained bariatric surgeon. He is the Director of Bariatric Surgery at Spring Hospital in Spring, Texas, which has been recognized as a "Center of Excellence" for weight loss surgery. After graduating from medical school summa cum laude from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California, Dr. Wadiwala completed general surgical training at Martin Luther King and Arrowhead Regional Medical Center near Los Angeles. He went on to specialize in laparoscopic bariatric surgery and completed his fellowship at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Pennsylvania. As a board-certified general surgeon who specializes in the surgical treatment of morbid obesity, Dr. Wadiwala has completed thousands of successful bariatric operations with excellent outcomes. He also previously served as the Director of Bariatric Surgery at Cyfair Medical Center. Dr. Wadiwala has been in practice for over 10 years and has actively contributed to various scientific articles and attended conferences related to morbid obesity surgery and outcomes during his extensive training. He is a member of organizations such as the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Accountable Care Organizations, Harris County Medical Society, Harris County Medical Society, and the Texas Medical Association.

Joseph Baylan, MD, specializes in cosmetic, plastic, and reconstructive surgery at Spring Hospital. He is proud to provide Spring, Texas, residents with unparalleled care. Dr. Baylan was born and raised in Texas. He earned his undergraduate degree from Trinity University in San Antonio and attended medical school at Texas A&M University Health Science Center College of Medicine. Dr. Baylan went on to complete his residency in general surgery at the Texas A&M Health Science Center - Scott & White Memorial Hospital. He completed his plastic and reconstructive surgery training at the world-renowned Stanford plastic surgery program. The program is consistently ranked as one of the top medical centers and plastic surgery training programs in the country by the US News & World Report. After his training at Stanford, Dr. Baylan completed a craniofacial fellowship encompassing both complex adult/pediatric reconstruction and aesthetics at the Dallas Plastic Surgery Institute and Pediatric Plastic Surgery Institute in Dallas, Texas. Through his training, Dr. Baylan gained extensive experience in both reconstructive and aesthetic plastic surgery. He has worked closely with the leading experts in breast reconstruction, complex microvascular reconstruction, and aesthetic surgery of the face, breast, and body. Dr. Baylan has given several lectures, published peer-review articles, and written book chapters on a multitude of plastic surgery topics.