600 Patients Treated and Counting: We are Houston’s Leading Institution for Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair Procedures
This month, we celebrate a monumental milestone: Our 600th TEER (Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair) procedure, making us the leading provider of this cutting-edge treatment in Houston. Conducting the largest number of TEER procedures in the area holds immense significance for several…
Celebrating Dr. Richard W. Smalling’s Induction into the Academy of Distinguished Biomedical Engineers
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Richard W. Smalling, MD, PhD, on his induction into the Academy of Distinguished Biomedical Engineers at The University of Texas at Austin. This well-deserved honor is a testament to his remarkable contributions, dedication, and…
Setting New Standards: 200th TCAR Procedure at Memorial Hermann SouthEast
We are thrilled to announce a momentous milestone in our journey of advancing cardiovascular care. Our vascular team, including Naveed Saqib, MD, associate professor of vascular surgery, Gordon Martin, MD, associate professor of vascular surgery, and Daniel Miles, MD, assistant…
Charting New Territory: First Use of Abbott Tactiflex Ablation Catheter in the State of Texas
In a remarkable achievement, our esteemed cardiac electrophysiology team has yet again made history by being the first in the State of Texas to utilize the cutting-edge Abbott TactiFlex ablation catheter. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Ramesh Hariharan, MD,…
Leading the Way: Dr. Richard Smalling Ranks in the Top Five Percent for Citations on Doximity
Richard Smalling, MD, PhD, professor of cardiovascular medicine, has recently achieved a remarkable milestone. Dr. Smalling’s groundbreaking research and contributions to the field have earned him a prestigious distinction, ranking among the top 5% for citations on Doximity, a testament…
Dr. Anthony Estrera Receives Two Awards at the Texas Surgical Society 208th Meeting
Congratulations to Anthony Estrera, MD, professor and chair, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, for receiving two awards at the 210th Texas Surgical Society meeting. Dr. Estrera received a Bowie knife for the “Sharpest and Most Cutting Edge Discussion,” as well as a…
Dr. Danny Ramzy and the Memorial Hermann-Memorial City Team Perform 50th Robotic-Assisted Cardiac Surgery Case for the System
Last month, Danny Ramzy, MD, professor and chief of cardiac surgery, and the Memorial Hermann-Memorial City team performed their 50th robotic-assisted cardiac surgery case for the system. This marks a new milestone for the Heart & Vascular team. “Our goal is…
Fifth Annual Houston Shock Symposium Breaks Boundaries in the Field of Shock
The Fifth Annual Houston Shock Symposium, held on April 14-16, saw a record number of registrants at the 2023 event. The symposium, which focused on the latest developments and advancements in all aspects of shock, attracted attendees from all over the…
Now at Memorial Hermann TMC: New Quantum Spectrum Heart Lung Machine
The Memorial Hermann Health System has recently acquired a new Quantum Spectrum Heart Lung machine, the first of its kind to be implemented in the health system’s operating room. Among several benefits, the Quantum Perfusion System has a small footprint…
Fifth Annual Houston Aortic Nursing Symposium and Fifteenth Annual Houston Aortic Symposium Bring World Renowned Experts to Texas
The Fifth Annual Houston Aortic Nursing Symposium, held on March 15, provided a unique opportunity for nurses and other healthcare professionals to learn about the latest developments in the treatment and care of patients with aortic and structural heart disease. The…