Call us: (832) 905-1882 Pearland • Downtown Houston

Our Physicians

Three board-certified cardiologists, one shared commitment: exceptional, personalized heart and vascular care.

Portrait of Dr. Rizwan Khan
General Cardiology

Rizwan Khan, MD, FACC

Board Certified — Cardiovascular Disease, Echocardiography & Nuclear Cardiology • Fellowship: Loyola University Medical Center

Co-founder of Alliance Heart & Vascular. Dr. Khan trained at Cleveland Clinic and Loyola University Medical Center, where he served as Chief Cardiovascular Fellow, and is an expert in cardiac imaging. He believes good heart care starts with listening.

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Portrait of Dr. Muhammad Waheed Raja
General Cardiology

Muhammad Waheed Raja, MD

Board Certified — Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine • Fellowship: Tulane University School of Medicine

Dr. Raja focuses on preventive cardiology and non-invasive cardiac imaging. He served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at UTMB, training cardiology fellows, and believes in treating every patient like family — with compassionate, affordable, evidence-based care.

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Portrait of Dr. Afaq Motiwala
Interventional Cardiology

Afaq Motiwala, MD, FACC, RPVI

Board Certified — Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Endovascular Medicine & Internal Medicine • Fellowships: Loyola University Medical Center & Temple University Hospital

Dr. Motiwala specializes in catheter-based treatment of coronary, peripheral vascular, and structural heart disease. He trained at UT Southwestern, Loyola, and Temple, and served as Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at UTMB, with more than 30 peer-reviewed publications.

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Our Approach

Collaborative Care, Personal Attention

Because our general and interventional cardiologists work side by side, your care never has gaps. If a routine evaluation reveals a blockage that needs treatment, your care transitions seamlessly to our interventional cardiologist — and back again for long-term follow-up.

You'll always know who is caring for you, what the plan is, and why.

What to Expect at Your First Visit

  • A thorough review of your history, symptoms, and medications
  • A focused cardiovascular exam
  • Any needed testing, often performed on site
  • A clear explanation of findings and next steps
  • A written plan shared with your referring physician

Ready to Meet Your Cardiologist?

New patients are welcome at both our Pearland and Downtown Houston offices.

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