PaulS.BhellaMDFAHA, FACC, FASE
Cardiology • Arlington, TXEchocardiography, Cardiothoracic Imaging, Non-Invasive Cardiology, Exercise Physiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation
Program Director of Cardiology, JPS Health Network, Fort Worth, TX; Professor of Medicine, TCU School of Medicine, Fort Worth, TX; CEO Remote Cardiology Services, PLLC, Dallas, TX
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Office
1050 W Arkansas Ln
Ste 150
Arlington, TX 76013Phone(817) 702-1100
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Summary
- Dr. Paul Bhella is a Staff Cardiologist and the Program Director of Cardiology at the John Peter Smith Health Network in Fort Worth, TX. His daily activities include seeing cardiac patients in the clinic and hospital settings, interpreting diagnostic studies of the heart, teaching medical students and residents and carrying out administrative responsibilities within the Division of Cardiology.
In addition to patient care, Dr. Bhella is actively engaged in teaching and research. He is appointed at the level of Professor at the TCU and UNTHSC School of Medicine and serves as the Theme Lead for Patient Safety and Continuous Quality Improvement for the longitudinal course Preparation for Practice.
Scientifically, Dr. Bhella has published over 30 papers in peer reviewed scientific journals with a focus on the fields of cardiovascular physiology and cardiac imaging.
Dr. Bhella recently served as the Chair of the Physician Board of Directors of the Acclaim Physician Group (2016-2018) and currently serves as the group’s Program Director for Cardiology. Dr. Bhella has been selected as a Fort Worth Magazine Top Doc for the past 5 years (2014-2019).
Dr. Bhella is also the Founder and CEO of Remote Cardiology Services (RCS), PLLC (www.remotecardiologyservices.com). RCS helps rural and safety net clinics and hospitals with telecardiology needs, such as the interpretation on electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, nuclear stress tests, cardiac CT scans and vascular ultrasounds.
Education & Training
University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2007 - 2008
Oregon Health & Science UniversityFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2005 - 2007
University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolResidency, Internal Medicine, 2002 - 2005
Medical University of South Carolina College of MedicineClass of 2002
Certifications & Licensure
NE State Medical License 2020 - 2022
WY State Medical License 2020 - 2021
IL State Medical License 2020 - 2023
ND State Medical License 2020 - 2021
NH State Medical License 2020 - 2022
OK State Medical License 2020 - 2021
KS State Medical License 2020 - 2021- American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Finalist, Samuel A. Levine Young Clinical Investigator Award American Heart Association, 2009
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsThe effect of lifelong endurance exercise on cardiovascular structure and exercise function in womenGraeme Carrick-Ranson, Nikita M Sloane, Erin J. Howden, Paul S. Bhella, Satyam Sarma, Shigeki Shibata, Naoki Fujimoto, Jeffrey L. Hastings, Benjamin D. Levine> ;The Journal of Physiology. 2020 Jul 1
- 1 citationsPlasma matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) and tissue inhibitors of MMPs and aging and lifelong exercise adaptations in ventricular and arterial stiffnessGraeme Carrick-Ranson, Francis G. Spinale, Paul S. Bhella, Satyam Sarma, Shigeki Shibata, Naoki Fujimoto, Jeffrey L. Hastings, Benjamin D. Levine> ;Experimental Gerontology. 2019 May 13
- 22 citationsThe effect of lifelong exercise frequency on arterial stiffnessShigeki Shibata, Naoki Fujimoto, Jeffrey L. Hastings, Graeme Carrick-Ranson, Paul S. Bhella, Christopher M. Hearon, Benjamin D. Levine> ;The Journal of Physiology. 2018 Jul 1
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Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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Hospital Affiliations
JPS Health NetworkFort Worth, Texas- North Texas Medical CenterGainesville, Texas
External Links
- Newspaper Articlehttp://www.star-telegram.com/2014/10/12/6190484/steady-dose-of-exercise-key-for.html?rh=1
- Radio Appearancehttp://keranews.org/post/strong-heart-old-age-amount-you-exercise-matters
- TV Appearancehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPEHkuNtTCc
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