About DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center offers access to leading heart and vascular specialists, as well as state-of-the-art resources and technology. Each member of your care team leverages his or her unique expertise to offer a treatment plan tailored to your particular condition and unique needs. Doctors at the Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center represent numerous specialties in cardiovascular diagnosis and treatment. Learn more about DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center membership.
Established Excellence in Cardiovascular Care
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center is the culmination of a long tradition of innovation in cardiovascular care. Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, for whom the center is named, was a pioneer in the field of modern cardiac medicine.
In addition to establishing the surgical treatment of stroke and inventing the Dacron graft using his wife’s sewing machine, Dr. DeBakey performed many groundbreaking procedures, including the first:
- Successful removal of a blockage in the carotid artery
- Aortocoronary artery bypass
- Multi-organ transplant of a heart, one lung and both kidneys from one donor to four recipients
Carrying on in the spirit of Dr. DeBakey’s example, our doctors continue to advance how heart disease is treated today through innovative research and clinical trials. The Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center is nationally recognized in cardiology and heart surgery by US News and World Report.
Personalizing Care Through A Team-Based Approach
Our Heart Center brings together heart experts from various specialty areas who work together to diagnose, treat and manage your specific heart condition or disease. Depending on your particular condition or treatment plan, your care team leverages the expertise of a wide range of specialists, including:
- Cardiologists
- Cardiovascular surgeons
- Cardiac imaging specialists
- Cardiovascular anesthesiologists
- Nurses specializing in cardiac care
Our doctors are among the nation's most highly respected experts in cardiology and heart surgery, as well as several specific heart conditions and diseases. Through our specialized clinics and programs, you can trust that your care team is delivering compassionate, individualized care that’s right for your heart condition.
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Committed to Preventing Heart Disease
Through comprehensive cardiovascular risk assessments and tailored risk factor management, our goal is to reduce your chances of developing heart disease or the complications that can occur as a result of heart disease.
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Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center Membership
Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center aspires to be a nationally recognized leader in the delivery of quality cardiovascular care with a commitment to research, teaching and innovation. It is the clinical and academic network for all cardiovascular physicians across Houston Methodist.
The purpose of membership is to enhance its mission throughout Houston Methodist by engaging physician members in the pursuit of quality and value-driven health care, education, and research and providing them with appropriate resources to help achieve the stated purpose.
Benefits of membership include:
- Featured as a Member, Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center in the Houston Methodist Physician Referral database.
- Featured as a Member, Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center on the physician's web profile on the Houston Methodist website.
- Listed as a Member on the Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center web page.
- Invited to participate in Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center-focused marketing activities.
- Access to Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center marketing materials, lab coats, and business cards to use in accordance with the Houston Methodist Brand Guide.
- Access to new technology and competency enhancement.
- Access to Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center research services.
- Eligibility to hold a leadership position at a Houston Methodist facility or an affiliated academic institution.
To see a full Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center member list, download this PDF.
If you would like to request an application or additional information, please email us at debakeymembers@houstonmethodist.org.
Our Patients' Stories
An Inoperable Heart Tumor Turned Operable: Brian’s Story
Brian Hodder was diagnosed with a heart tumor on his left pulmonary artery. While Brian's doctors in New Zealand and Australia deemed the tumor inoperable, doctors from Houston Methodist were able to successfully remove it. Read Brian’s story.
Aortic Valve Replacement Provides an Easy Ride Back on the Farm: Gilbert’s Story
After Gilbert Swagger was diagnosed with aortic valve stenosis, he opted to receive an artificial valve. Read Gilbert’s story.
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery Gets His Energy Back on Track: Henry’s Story
Henry Ham struggled with coronary artery disease with a 75% blockage in one of his arteries before his heart bypass surgery. Read Henry's story.
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) Provides WWII Vet Another Win: Jesse’s Story
After surviving three wars, Jesse Aldrich enrolled in a clinical trial to treat his severe aortic stenosis. Read Jesse’s story.
New Valve Replacement Through TAVR Lets an Active Senior Stay Active: J. Rob’s Story
Advanced Heart Murmur Resolved with Successful Mitral Heart Valve Repair: Kurt’s Story
Triumph Over AFib Heart Condition: Mark’s Story
After running several marathons and deciding he needed a stress test, Mark Staudt's EKG showed that he was experiencing atrial fibrillation. Read Mark’s story.
An International Flight Results in a Lifesaving Miracle: Ronny’s Story
A native Guatemalan, Ronny Yon was diagnosed with acute aortic dissection and traveled to Houston Methodist for treatment. Read Ronny’s story.
Heart Valve Repair for Aortic Valve Stenosis Has Her Singing and Cooking: Rose’s Story
Rose Joubert’s aortic valve stenosis kept her from two things she loved: cooking and singing. It was time to get treatment. Read Rose’s story.
A Congenital Defect Repaired with a New Heart Valve: Susan’s Story
Born with a congenital heart defect called bicuspid aortic valve, Susan Dickson eventually needed a valve replacement. Read Susan’s story.