Annie M Wang , MD

Klara Sputova, MD, MPH, is a plastic surgeon with expertise in both cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Her areas of focus are breast cancer reconstruction, restoring the shape and appearance of the breast after a mastectomy, and other breast-related surgeries. Sputova is also skilled in microvascular autologous breast reconstruction. She also provides services including but not limited to autologous tissue reconstruction (flap procedures), implant-based reconstruction (silicone and saline implants), oncoplastic reconstruction, combination (hybrid) procedures, as well as nipple and areola reconstruction. In her free time, Sputova enjoys travel, water sports, and going on adventures with her sweet yet high-energy dog, Bella.

Danielle L. Sobol, MD, is a fellowship-trained pediatric plastic surgeon providing high-quality, family-centered care for children and adolescents with congenital and acquired conditions. With advanced training, she treats a full range of craniofacial conditions, including a high volume of children born with cleft lip and/or cleft palate, craniosynostosis, craniofacial microsomia, and other noncraniofacial congenital anomalies. She offers orthognathic (jaw) surgery and management of facial trauma. As a member of the Texas Cleft-Craniofacial Team, she is committed to a multidisciplinary care approach based on each patient’s needs, allowing comprehensive, individualized treatment plans. Sobol is also an assistant professor in the Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. When not in the clinic or operating room, she is passionate about education and mentorship, training the next generation of surgeons. Sobol has moved across the country multiple times to gain top-ranked training and strives to continue advancing in her field. She earned her medical degree at Duke University School of Medicine, continuing her lifelong passion for medicine. Next, she continued to excel at the University of Washington Medical Center and Seattle Children’s Hospital throughout a busy plastic surgery residency. She further sought a specialized fellowship in pediatric craniofacial surgery at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, with Emory University, refining her expertise in pediatric and craniofacial surgery. She treats children of all ages and even offers prenatal appointments for families with ultrasound findings of cleft or other craniofacial differences. While much of her practice focuses on children, she does extend her expertise to adults with congenital differences or complex facial trauma. Outside of work, Sobol enjoys being outdoors, traveling, sampling Houston’s vibrant food scene, and spending time with her loving family and puppy.

Ankur A. Kamdar, MD, is a dedicated, board-certified, fellowship-trained pediatric rheumatologist. He’s also an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. Kamdar was the first pediatric rheumatologist at the medical school and now leads the Division of Pediatric Rheumatology. He holds a joint clinical appointment with the Division of Rheumatology, working closely with the UT Physicians Center for Autoimmunity. He is also an associate program director for the medical school’s general pediatric residency program, where he focuses on training the newest generation of pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists. Kamdar completed his medical degree at the Baylor College of Medicine. He did his pediatrics residency and pediatric rheumatology fellowship through Baylor College of Medicine at Texas Children’s Hospital. Kamdar is a member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Rheumatology and the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA). He also serves on the board for the Arthritis Foundation, raising funds for advancing education and research in understanding arthritis. He has received numerous awards for teaching and dedication to service. Beyond his clinical and academic work, Kamdar is a committed mentor, guiding future medical professionals in general pediatrics and pediatric rheumatology.