Our Executive Leadership

Our esteemed departments are led by a dynamic group of visionary leaders who are passionate about advancing heart and vascular care and improving patient outcomes. With expertise spanning the fields of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Advanced Cardiopulmonary Therapies and Transplantation, Cardiovascular Medicine, and Cardiac Electrophysiology, our leaders bring extensive experience, innovative thinking, and a commitment to excellence. They foster a collaborative environment where groundbreaking research, cutting-edge treatments, and compassionate care converge to provide our patients with the highest level of cardiovascular services.

Chairs

Anthony L. Estrera, MDChair, Surgery, UTHealth Houston Heart & Vascular

Biswajit Kar, MDChair, Cardiology, UTHealth Houston Heart & Vascular

Advisory Members

Igor D. Gregoric, MDCo-Chair, Advanced Cardiopulmonary Therapies and Transplantation

David D. McPherson, MDChair, Internal Medicine

Ramesh Hariharan, MDChief, Cardiac Electrophysiology

Jagat Narula, MD, PhDExecutive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer

Gustavo S. Oderich, MDChief, Vascular Surgery

Administrative Leadership

Eric Gerken

Director of Management Operations

Sarah Peirce Schnure

Director of Management Operations IV

Jeffrey Scott

Director of Management Operations