AblationforCardiacArrhythmias near Houston, TX

Biography: Dr. Uttam Tripathy graduated from SCB Medical College in 1986 with top honors, consistently ranking among the top three in his class during his MBBS studies. Following his undergraduate education, he pursued an MS in General Surgery at PGIMER, Chandigarh, and gained invaluable experience through a two-year registrarship in General and Vascular Surgery at PGI, Chandigarh. He went on to earn his MCh in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery from Bombay University before relocating to the United States. Dr. Tripathy continued his education and training, completing accredited programs at the University of California, San Diego, as well as in Boston and Portland, Oregon Health Sciences. These endeavors led to his board certifications in both General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery. Presently, Dr. Uttam Tripathy serves as an attending Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon at Houston Methodist Hospital and the esteemed DeBakey Heart and Vascular Center. Renowned for his surgical prowess, he individually performs over 800 cases annually, a feat that has garnered him the esteemed peer-reviewed accolade of America's Top Surgeon for the past ten consecutive years. Additionally, he has been recognized as the top Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Fort Bend County for the last five years. Notably, he played a pivotal role in establishing a thriving cardiovascular surgery service line at Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital, the bustling healthcare hub of Fort Bend County. Dr. Tripathy boasts an array of pioneering achievements within the county, including introducing the first minimally invasive coronary artery bypass, innovating the first minimally invasive treatment for pulmonary embolism, and spearheading an alternative method of treating carotid artery disease with the TransCarotid arterial revascularization (TCAR), among other notable accomplishments. In his academic pursuits, he serves as a national investigator focusing on the minimally invasive treatment of Pulmonary Embolism (P.E) and has contributed to significant trials such as the recently published Optalyse trial and the ongoing Knockout P.E study. Furthermore, he is actively involved in the hybrid trial for coronary artery disease, particularly in the realm of minimally invasive surgical interventions, and serves as an investigator exploring the use of drug-coated stents for peripheral arteries. Despite his demanding schedule, Dr. Tripathy nurtures a passion for travel and aspires to reignite his interest in oil painting during his limited leisure time.

Biography: Hazim J. Safi, MD is a board certified Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon with Houston Heart. Dr. Safi earned his Doctorate in Medicine at the University of Baghdad College of Medicine and completed his general surgery internship at Medical City Teaching Hospital in Baghdad and St. James Hospital in London, England. He completed his general surgical followed by his cardiothoracic residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, studying under Dr. Michael DeBakey.Dr. Safi is board certified in surgery, vascular surgery and thoracic surgery. He specializes in cardiothoracic surgery, aortic surgery, thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms and vascular surgery. His clinical interests include abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, acute aortic dissection, aneurysms, aortic root, aortic valve preservation, aortic valve surgery, ascending and arch aneurysm, coronary artery bypass, marfan syndrome and thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair.Dr. Safi serves as professor and chairman of the department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston and chief of cardiothoracic and vascular surgery at Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute.Listed as a Top Doctor by Houstonia magazine, Dr. Safi has authored or co-authored 30 book chapters and over 200 scientific articles in medical journals. His studies have helped improve surgical techniques that greatly improve outcomes. He lectures and gives workshops internationally to provide training for surgeons.

Care Philosophy: At CLS Health, we provide quality medical care. This care is provided in a safe, effective, and efficient manner. We utilize a culture of exceptional and state-of-the-art medical technology. CLS Health's mission is to passionately pursue the health and well-being service of our patients.

Care Philosophy: As a cardiologist, I believe that compassion is the most important trait in health care.

Care Philosophy: Cardiac Care with Compassion.

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Biography: Dr. Kodlipet Dharmashankar, MB BS is a Cardiology Specialist who practices in Houston, TX. He is 52 years old and has been practicing for 27 years. Dr. Kodlipet Dharmashankar, MB BS is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake.

Biography: Dr. Prince completed his Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology fellowships at Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans, LA. He completed an additional year of training in structural heart procedures, also at Ochsner. He is committed to advancing the field of cardiology and his clinical research has been published in many peer-reviewed journals including the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC), the American Journal of Cardiology (AJC), and Catheterization & Cardiovascular Interventions (CCI). He has also contributed to a book chapter in Debulking in Cardiovascular Interventions and Revascularization Strategies (See publications). He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in the subspecialties of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Prince is highly skilled at performing the following procedures: coronary angioplasty (including high-risk cases), heart assist devices (e.g., Impella and TandemHeart), peripheral interventions (including carotid and renal stenting), structural heart procedures (e.g., transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), Mitraclip, Watchman, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) closure, and Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) closure), and venous ablations. Dr. Prince uses his breadth of knowledge and experience to deliver compassionate and comprehensive cardiovascular care.