Biography

Siddharth Prakash, MD, is a professor at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston).

Board certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine, Dr. Prakash’s clinical interests center on bicuspid aortic valve, thoracic aortic aneurysm, and adult congenital heart disease in patients 17 and older. His research concentrates on the genetic causes of bicuspid aortic valves and related congenital abnormalities involving the left ventricular outflow tract and aorta.

Dr. Prakash’s practice philosophy includes continuous assessment, participation in research, and guideline-based therapies. Patients rely on him for long-term care and clear answers regarding their genetic conditions and prognosis due to his strong emphasis in genetic counseling, screening and surveillance for patients and families with congenital heart disease.

Dr. Prakash is a Fellow of the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology.

 

Board Certifications

  • Board certified in Adult Transthoracic and Transesphoageal Echocardiography
  • Board certified in Cardiovascular Disease
  • American Board of Internal Medicine
  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Education

Undergraduate Education
Yale University
Medical School
Baylor College of Medicine
Doctor of Philosophy
Baylor College of Medicine
Residency
Baylor College of Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship
Baylor College of Medicine

Areas of Interest

Clinical Interests

  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease
  • Bicuspid Aortic Valve
  • Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm