Dr. Jaya Mangal Named Among TX Top Docs for 2026 TX Top Docs has reviewed and approved Dr. Jaya Mangal as a TX Top Doc based on merit for 2026. Jaya Mangal, DDS, MS, is a board-certified specialist in TMJ and Orofacial Pain who combines advanced specialty training with a warm, personalized approach to dentistry. Her career has been shaped by a genuine desire to help people, along with a commitment to understanding the individual needs behind every patient’s concerns. Dr. Mangal began her dental career in Delhi, India, where she graduated at the top of her dental class. She went on to practice cosmetic dentistry privately for five years before moving to the United States to further expand her education and clinical expertise. She was accepted into the highly regarded TMJ and Orofacial Pain program at Rutgers University, where she distinguished herself both academically and clinically. She ultimately served Read the full article →
TX Top Docs Reviews and Approves Dr. Jason Ramsey for 2026 Dr. Jason Ramsey has been reviewed and approved by TX Top Docs based on merit for 2026. Dr. Ramsey is a fellowship-trained sports medicine specialist with extensive experience treating shoulder injuries and helping patients return to the activities they enjoy. A Lubbock native, Dr. Ramsey has spent much of his career caring for athletes and active individuals throughout West Texas and Eastern New Mexico, developing a reputation for specialized shoulder care and a practical, patient-focused approach to orthopedic treatment. Dr. Ramsey began his career at The Center for Orthopedic Surgery, where he spent his first eight years building his expertise in sports medicine and shoulder surgery. His clinical experience includes shoulder replacement, treatment of instability, tendon repair, ligament reconstruction, meniscus repair, and cartilage restoration. After more than a decade of caring for patients in Lubbock and performing more than Read the full article →
Dr. David A. Hector Named a 2026 TX Top Doc for Excellence in Cardiology David A. Hector, MD, FACP, FACC, FSCAI, FAAC has been reviewed and approved by TX Top Docs for 2026. With more than three decades of experience in cardiovascular medicine, Dr. Hector has built a career defined by advanced training, technical expertise, and a genuine commitment to helping patients receive the highest level of cardiac care close to home. As a board-certified cardiologist, he has remained at the forefront of interventional cardiology while maintaining a patient-centered approach to treatment. Dr. Hector earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati before completing his internship and residency at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He went on to pursue specialized fellowship training in both Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, where he gained extensive experience in complex catheter-based procedures and advanced cardiovascular care. In 1986, Read the full article →
Dr. J. Mark Morales Named a 2026 Texas Top Doc Dr. J. Mark Morales has been reviewed and approved by TX Top Docs based on merit for 2026. For Dr. Morales, being a cardiothoracic surgeon is about more than performing complex procedures. It is about helping patients through some of the most important and often stressful moments of their lives. He understands that facing heart or chest surgery can feel overwhelming, which is why he places a strong emphasis on listening to his patients, explaining their options, and making sure they feel comfortable with their care every step of the way. Since 2007, Dr. Morales has cared for patients throughout the Coastal Bend and Rio Grande Valley, bringing extensive experience in cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery to the communities he serves. Over the years, he and his team have performed thousands of procedures while continually looking for ways to make Read the full article →
TX Top Docs Recognizes Dr. Jay M. Rubin for 2026 Jay M. Rubin, MD has been reviewed and approved by TX Top Docs based on merit for 2026. Eye care runs in Dr. Rubin’s family, but his commitment to ophthalmology has become a legacy of its own. As a second-generation eye care professional and board-certified ophthalmologist, he brings more than two decades of experience, a deep understanding of his specialty, and a genuine commitment to the communities he serves throughout South Texas. Dr. Rubin’s journey into medicine began at the University of Texas at Austin, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biology with Honors. He continued his education at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, earning his medical degree from one of the country’s leading medical institutions. His specialty training took him back to Austin for an internship at Brackenridge Hospital, where he gained broad clinical experience caring Read the full article →
