Our Providers

Meet the dedicated doctors who will care for you during the research program.

Amir A. Rasheed, M.D.

Oncology

Dr. Rasheed has served his patients compassionately for over 20 years in the Baytown and Greater Houston area.

Shahina Ali, M.D.

Family Medicine

Dr. Ali has cared for patients in the Great Houston and Baytown areas for 42 years and has been a Principal Investigator for numerous clinical trials in Family Medicine and Primary Care..

Asad Abbas, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Dr. Asad Abbas is an ophthalmologist in Baytown, Texas and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital, Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital and Sugar Land Surgery Center. He received his medical degree from Aga Khan Medical College and has been in practice for more than 20 years. He has expertise in treating cataract surgery, glaucoma, visual impairment and blindness, among other conditions.

Salah Qureshi, M.D.

Psychiatry

Salah Qureshi is an adult board-certified M.D. psychiatrist in the state of Texas. He earned his medical degree from Pakistan and finished his residency training in psychiatry at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, New York. Dr. Qureshi did his fellowship in behavioral neurology, neuropsychiatry, and health services research from Baylor College of Medicine, Houston.

Khwaja Tariq, M.D.

Psychiatry

Dr. Khwaja Tariq is a board-certified M.D. psychiatrist at One Behavioral in Friendswood and Sugar Land, TX. Dr. Tariq graduated from Baqai Medical College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and a Bachelor’s Degree in Surgery (MBBS). He completed his Psychiatric Residency at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, in New York. He is certified by The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with a specialization in Psychiatry.

Shahbuddin Mukardamwala, M.D.

Neurology

Dr. Mukardamwala has served his patients for over 10 years in the South Houston and Pasadena areas. He has been a principal investigators in a variety of clinical trials for 3 years.

Steven Goldstein, M.D.

Neurology

Dr. Steven Goldstein, MD is a neurology specialist in Houston, TX and has been practicing for 42 years. He specializes in neurology.

Yasir Akram, M.D.

Interventional Cardiology

I am a cardiologist providing comprehensive care for cardiac, vascular, and venous disease. My practice includes diagnostic cardiovascular imaging and interventional procedures for coronary artery disease, hypertension, and venous disorders, including angioplasty, stent placement, and endovascular vein treatment.

Syed Alam, M.D.

Rheumatology

"As a physician, my goal in life is to help my patients navigate their disease successfully. Patients are fighting battles daily and I equip them with the tools to conquer the disease as well as their fears. I walk with my patients on their journey and guide them towards healing."

Dr. Syed Alam

Hernan A. Palermo, O.D.

Optometry

Dr. Palermo received his Bachelors of Science in Biology from University of Houston, graduating with honors, in 1996. In May 2000, Dr. Palermo graduated from the University of Houston College of Optometry, as a member of Beta Sigma Kappa Honor Society and the Academic Dean’s List. He was a recipient of the National Institute of Hispanic Culture.

Stewart Zuckerbrod, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Dr. Stewart Zuckerbrod received his BA in Biology and German Literature from the State University of New York at Binghamton in 1977. He attended medical school at Baylor College of Medicine, where he received his MD in 1983. Dr. Zuckerbrod then completed an internship in Internal Medicine at Westchester County Medical Center in Valhalla,NY, and an ophthalmology residency at Baylor College of Medicine.