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Patient care at UTHealth Houston

 

Dr. Richard W. Smalling with a patientThe UTHealth Houston Heart & Vascular service line offers a comprehensive range of services to address all aspects of cardiovascular health. In collaboration with UT Physicians and the Memorial Hermann health system, our physicians offer preventive care and diagnostics to interventional procedures and surgical interventions. We are equipped to handle every stage of your heart and vascular journey. Our services include but are not limited to:

  1. Diagnostic testing: We offer a wide array of noninvasive and invasive diagnostic tests to accurately assess your heart and vascular health.
  2. interventional cardiology and structural heart: Our interventional cardiologists perform minimally invasive procedures, such as angioplasty, stenting, and cardiac catheterization, to treat various cardiac conditions.
  3. Cardiothoracic surgery: Our team of cardiac surgeons specializes in a variety of surgical procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair/replacement, and heart transplantation.
  4. Vascular surgery: Our vascular surgeons are experts in treating conditions affecting the blood vessels, offering procedures such as endovascular interventions, bypass surgery, and aneurysm repair.
  5. Heart failure and transplantation: Our advanced heart failure specialists are specially trained to evaluate and treat people with any stage or types of heart failure including those who are considering a left ventricular assist device (LVAD), a total artificial heart, or a heart transplant.
  6. Cardiac electrophysiology: Our electrophysiologists diagnose and treat electrical disorders of the heart, providing services such as pacemaker implantation, ablation, and cardiac resynchronization therapy.

Our patient-centered approach

 

Patient Care at UTHealth Houston Heart & VascularWe understand that every patient is unique, and we believe in providing personalized care that considers your specific needs and preferences. Our multidisciplinary team of cardiologists, cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons, interventional cardiologists, electrophysiologists, nurses, and support staff work collaboratively to provide personalized care and treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs.

Our compassionate healthcare professionals will take the time to listen to your concerns, answer your questions, and involve you in the decision-making process regarding your treatment plan. We are dedicated to ensuring your comfort, well-being, and satisfaction throughout your journey with us.

 

Why choose heart and vascular care at UTHealth Houston?

 

UT Physicians Bellaire StationWhen you choose UTHealth Houston for heart and vascular care, you can expect the following:

  • Cutting-edge therapies: UTHealth Houston has been a strong leader in heart and vascular treatments and therapies for decades. We offer cutting-edge surgical and minimally invasive therapies that deliver life-changing results and take less of a toll on your body. We treat arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, and heart valve problems with highly specialized options not widely available. Many patients go home the day of (or the day after) certain procedures feeling like a new person.
  • Convenience: Keeping your heart healthy is important, and it doesn’t need to be a hassle. Our wide network gives you more options closer to where you live.
  • Culture of excellence: Our programs consistently rank as national leaders in care quality and outcomes.
  • Team of experts: Our team of board-certified cardiac specialists include cardiothoracic surgeons, vascular surgeons, and subspecialized cardiologists, including electrophysiologists. Our providers work as a team to determine the next steps in your care according to your unique situation and goals.