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Dr. Clifford Kitten, MD

Dr. Clifford Kitten, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Clifford Kitten, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Houston, TX and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in 1975. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital and North Cypress Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates

13300 Hargrave Rd Ste 340 Houston, TX 77070

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Dr. Kitten's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kitten

3.7
24 ratings, 12 with a written review
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Dr Kitten very personable and knowledgeable
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 27, 2024
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Excellent care!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 29, 2024
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Dr. Kitten was awesome...answered all my questions and concerns. Couldn't ask for any better
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 27, 2024
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Just reviewing posts and had to rebut the negative
I had a quadruple bypass performed by Dr Kitten in April 2018. I had been diagnosed needing bypass after having excruciating pain radiating from my right shoulder. My wife drove me to North Cypress Medical Center where they admitted me. Dr Kitten was on vacation BUT the nurses who work with cardiac care patients raved about Dr Kittens expertise and unanimously agreed they’d wait for him to perform the bypass-and I waited 2 days for his return and procedure went flawlessly. The 1 star review seemingly blamed Dr Kitten for the loss of 2 family members!!! Sometimes patients aren’t able to withstand the procedure and/or other complications. Blaming the surgeon for their demise is both unfair and cruel to the doctor and potential future patients who read this totally wrong review. I was so fortunate to have had Dr Kittens expert ability. Five years later I’m still going strong!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dan Ferguson – Jul 29, 2023
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Heart Bypass Surgery
I don't recommend at all to go through any kind of Heart bypass surgery to be done by Dr. Clifford Kitten. Two of my family members have lost their lives exactly in the same way within gap of 2-3 years post bypass surgery. For more details, please inbox me.
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No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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May 24, 2023
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Probably why I am living so long non 82 y/o
I was living in Spring Tx in 1993. I had pains in my arms from elbows down. I went into emergency room about 2:30 am. It was decided by test that I needed 4x bypass. That was done within 24/48 hours. I was 53 at the time. After I recovered enough to go home he said to me in a joking manner he would give a 15 year warranty. It’s been some 28 years now and now my cardiologist will I have here in Missouri say they look good as new
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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John – Sep 28, 2022
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The very best...did a quad on thurs..he told my wife I should walk ASAP that evening I was up and walking. With her help and care I went home Monday before noon. Best surgery AND the best home nurse. Her i am 32 years later at 72.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 14, 2020
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I can tell you that in August of 2009 I had to have emergency surgery a quadruple bypass Dr. KITTEN saved my life. Thankyou Dr. KITTEN
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jerry prine – Jun 23, 2020
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11 years ago, Dr. Kitten performed and emergency quadruple bypass surgery. At the time, I was only 55 years old. Everything went perfectly well and recovery was almost painless.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Terry McMullen in Houston, TX – Aug 01, 2018
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Dr. Kitten and Dr. Duvall performed Aortic Valve Replacement on my husband. They were outstanding. Very confident, personable, and able. I would recommend this team to anyone. I can not sing their praise enough. We are extremely satisfied. My husband is recovering very nicely. I thank them for saving my husbands life!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Kelly in Spring, TX – Sep 27, 2016
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Both my wife and I have seen Dr. Kitten over many years. He is an astounding doctor.... and his integrity and ethics outshine most people. He knows how to treat patients and keeps them informed in an understandable way of what is going on with their health. Revered by many people.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Alan Frost in Houston, TX – Aug 17, 2016
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Dr Kitten performed an aortic aneurysm graft on my mother. The graft was too small and caused circulation issues that slowly lead to the amputation of the toes on her left foot
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
24 others found this helpful
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Sarah in Tomball, TX – Feb 02, 2016
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Dr. Clifford Kitten, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Houston, TX and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in 1975. He is affiliated with medical...read more
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

  • Vascular Surgery

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  • Baylor Affil Hosps|university Tex|ut University Health Services

    Residency Hospital, 1980
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1975
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
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Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates

Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates13300 Hargrave Rd Ste 340 Houston, TX 77070
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