Who We Are

Dr. Challapalli and Dr. Ratheal are cardiologists located in New Braunfels, Texas. They provide comprehensive cardiometabolic health assessment and personalized preventive care through tailored risk management plans.

Dr. Ratheal is from Dallas, Texas. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas and her Doctor of Medicine from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in Lubbock, Texas. She completed both her Internal Medicine residency and Cardiovascular Disease fellowship with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Ratheal is board certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine. She is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Clinical Lipidology.

Dr. Challapalli grew up in Odessa, Texas but spent most of his high school years in New Braunfels attending New Braunfels High School and Newks Tennis Academy. Dr. Challapalli received his Bachelor of Science in Cell Biology from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana and his Doctor of Medicine from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in Lubbock, Texas. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico and his Cardiovascular Medicine fellowship at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Challapalli is dual board certified in cardiovascular medicine and lifestyle medicine.