M.Akram Khan, MD, FACC, FSCAIDon Hudson - Director for Center Development Rebecca Dawson - Center Manager
Boyd Lyles Jr., MD
| M. Akram Khan, MD, FACC, FSCAI |
Dr. Muhammad Akram Khan has practiced cardiovascular medicine in McKinney, Texas since 1997. He completed his cardiac fellowship and Interventional Fellowship at Baylor Medical Center of Dallas.
Dr. Khan is committed to the application of new technology and progressive techniques to enhance the care he provides to his patients. The Center for Preventive Medicine™- North Texas is a testament to his commitment to advanced preventive care and treatment.
He has served on the Medical Executive Committee for various hospitals and is on staff at Medical Center of McKinney, where he is Chief of Cardiology, Presbyterian Hospital of Allen where he has served as Chief of Medicine since 2003, the Medical Center of Plano, Centennial Medical Center in Frisco, Baylor Regional Medical Center at Plano, and Texas Heart Hospital of the Southwest.
Dr. Khan also is dedicated to research and education. He is Director of North Dallas Research Associates and is the course director for the annual North Texas Cardiovascular Conference.
He is a member of the following organizations: Texas Medical Association, American Heart Association, International Society of Endovascular Specialists, Association of Clinical Research Professionals, and a member of the Texas Medical Board Expert Physician Panel. He is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions.
Don Hudson brings more than 25 years of management experience in health care and life sciences to his role as the Director for Center Development for The Center for Preventive Medicine – North Texas. Most of his career has been in the healthcare arena, specifically in cardiovascular disease, stroke prevention, and Parkinson’s Disease, representing major pharmaceutical companies including DuPont and DuPont Merck Pharmaceutical Company, Innovex and Biovail Pharmaceuticals, a Canadian company.
Some of his accomplishments include earning the DuPont Vice President’s Leadership Award given to the top 1% of the U.S. sales force. Additionally, Don was instrumental in negotiating the inclusion of all Biovail cardiovascular drugs on the Texas State Medicaid Preferred Drug List. He also recruited and managed key groups of opinion leaders and medical science liaisons during his tenure with Biovail Pharmaceuticals, which led to the creation of company-wide guidelines and standards to comply with increasing government regulations.
Perhaps Don’s most challenging and rewarding job was the three months he served as Director of Operations of the North Texas Hurricane Distribution Center, in McKinney, Texas, following the devastation of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. One of the largest emergency action response ventures in the history of North Texas, Don coordinated more than 875 volunteers and 5,000 hurricane evacuees from fellow Gulf Coast states.
Don received his Bachelor of Science degree from Century University in Albuquerque, New Mexico and continued on to receive a Masters of Business Administration from Century University in 1983.
Rebecca Dawson serves a dual role as the Center Manager of The Center for Preventive Medicine – North Texas and as Office Manager for Dr. Muhammad Akram Khan.
Rebecca is a Certified Medical Office Manager and has worked with Dr. Khan in a variety of capacities since he opened his practice in 1997.
Committed to prevention and exceeding client expectations, Rebecca is instrumental in the training and management of Center staff.
During your visit to the Center, Rebecca will serve as your personal concierge, escorting you throughout the day and explaining each test to be performed. This personalized attention, along with our state-of-the-art testing will ensure that you enjoy the ultimate preventive health experience.
Dr. Lyles is an internationally known physician, lecturer and author specializing in prevention, and wellness, particularly heart health. He graduated with a B.S. in industrial engineering from TMU and received his medical degree from University of Texas.
Dr. Lyles presently practices internal and preventive medicine in Dallas, is the director of the Heart Health and Wellness Center and is on the national speaking faculty for Merck Corporation. From 1984 to 2001, he held various medical positions associated with the Cooper Clinic and the Cooper Wellness Program. He is a frequent national and international speaker on the subjects of lipids, health, nutrition and fitness.