The 20 Best Aortic Regurgitation Doctors Near Me in Temple, TX

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The 20 Best Aortic Regurgitation Doctors near Temple, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Aortic Regurgitation near Temple, TX. Of these, 14 are Experienced.

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    Steven Costa
    Experienced in Aortic Regurgitation
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Regurgitation
    Cardiology

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Costa is a Cardiologist in Temple, Texas. Dr. Costa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    D S. Gantt
    Experienced in Aortic Regurgitation
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Regurgitation
    Cardiology

    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    D Gantt is a Cardiologist in Temple, Texas. Dr. Gantt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Sick Sinus Syndrome, and Angioplasty.

    Dan W. Giebel
    Experienced in Aortic Regurgitation
    Experienced in Aortic Regurgitation

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    After completing education and training at Texas A&M College of Medicine and Mayo Clinic Rochester MN, Dr. Giebel joined the Division of Cardiology at Temple Clinic Baylor Scott & White Health. He has been a staff cardiologist here since 1994. His career duties involve clinical cardiology, CVICU care, echocardiography and structural heart disease echocardiography, and diagnostic cardiac catheterization. He has been active in teaching medical students, residents, and cardiology fellows. Dr. Giebel's areas of expertise include general cardiology and the treatment of coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, chest pain, heart failure, cardiomyopathy, hypertension, and pericardial disease. Dr. Giebel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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    Experienced in Aortic Regurgitation
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Regurgitation
    Cardiology

    Scott & White Memorial Hospital

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Houck is a Cardiologist in Temple, Texas. Dr. Houck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Constrictive Pericarditis, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Aortic Regurgitation
    Experienced in Aortic Regurgitation

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic-Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elizabeth Ebert is a Cardiologist in Temple, Texas. Dr. Ebert is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Aortic Regurgitation
    Experienced in Aortic Regurgitation

    Ascension Texas Cardiovascular-Temple Cardiology

    1905 SW H K Dodgen Loop, 
    Temple, TX 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Federico Garcia is a Cardiologist in Temple, Texas. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Edema, Infective Endocarditis, Spinal Shock, and Heart Failure.

    Christopher Chiles
    Experienced in Aortic Regurgitation
    Experienced in Aortic Regurgitation

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Chiles completed his undergraduate education at the University of Texas and did his medical school and residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch. He graduated from medical school with high honors and was awarded the Gold Headed Cane Award by his classmates as the senior most exemplifying the characteristics of “humanity, humility and fidelity”. Upon completion of his year as chief resident at UTMB, he completed his Cardiology Fellowship at the University of North Carolina, where he also served as the Chief Fellow. Dr. Chiles then joined the faculty at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in Temple, Texas. He has served as the Associate Program Director and Program Director for the Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship along with several other roles in graduate medical education including Ombudsman for the GME programs. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine. He has authored several book chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles. He currently serves as Chief of Cardiology for the Central Texas Region. He has an active clinical practice in ICU care, clinic, echo and the cath lab. He has areas of interest in critical care, cardiogenic shock, chronic coronary syndromes and stress-induced cardiomyopathy. Dr. Chiles' areas of expertise include the treatment of high cholesterol, heart attacks, coronary heart disease, congestive heart failure, abnormal heart rhythms and high blood pressure. Connect with Dr. Chiles: Dr. Chiles on Doximity. Dr. Chiles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Tachycardia, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Tim Mixon
    Experienced in Aortic Regurgitation
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Regurgitation
    Interventional Cardiology

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tim Mixon is an Interventional Cardiologist in Temple, Texas. Dr. Mixon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Coronary Heart Disease, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Afshin Ehsan
    Experienced in Aortic Regurgitation
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Regurgitation
    Cardiology

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Afshin Ehsan is a board-certified adult cardiothoracic surgeon. His professional interests include surgical treatment of complex valvular heart disease, catheter-based aortic and mitral valve therapies and minimally invasive surgery. Among his most common procedures is mitral valve repairs, aortic valve replacements and surgery for complex coronary artery disease. Dr. Ehsan is passionate about providing comprehensive treatment for all forms of cardiovascular disease in his patients. Dr. Ehsan is a member of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the Society of University Surgeons, the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association and the American College of Surgeons. He is proud to serve as the Chief of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple. Outside of work, Dr. Ehsan enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, traveling and live music. Dr. Ehsan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Vasoconstriction, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Aortic Regurgitation
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Regurgitation
    Cardiac Electrophysiology | Cardiology

    Scott And White Clinic

    810 W U Ave, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Mark Kovach is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist and a Cardiologist in Temple, Texas. Dr. Kovach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Ectopic Heartbeat, Arrhythmias, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation. Dr. Kovach is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Regurgitation
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Regurgitation
    Thoracic Surgery

    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Pottmeyer is a Thoracic Surgeon in Temple, Texas. Dr. Pottmeyer has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arterial Embolism, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Experienced in Aortic Regurgitation
    Experienced in Aortic Regurgitation

    Scott & White Memorial Hospital

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Chapman is a Cardiologist in Temple, Texas. Dr. Chapman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Pediatric Myocarditis, Peripartum Cardiomyopathy, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Atrial Fibrillation.

    Experienced in Aortic Regurgitation
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Regurgitation
    Cardiology

    Scott & White Memorial Hospital

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carl Tommaso is a Cardiologist in Temple, Texas. Dr. Tommaso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Aortic Regurgitation
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Regurgitation
    Thoracic Surgery

    Scott & White Memorial Hospital

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mustafa Baldawi is a Thoracic Surgeon in Temple, Texas. Dr. Baldawi has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Regurgitation. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Atrial Myxoma, Heart Tumor, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Aortic Regurgitation?

    Aortic regurgitation is a heart valve disease in which the aortic valve does not close tightly. This allows blood to flow from the aorta (the largest blood vessel) into the left ventricle (a chamber of the heart).

    When should I see an Aortic Regurgitation doctor near Temple, TX?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Aortic Regurgitation doctor near Temple, TX?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Aortic Regurgitation doctors near Temple, TX?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Aortic Regurgitation doctors near Temple, TX?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Aortic Regurgitation doctor near Temple, TX?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Aortic Regurgitation doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Aortic Regurgitation doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Aortic Regurgitation doctor near Temple, TX?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Aortic Regurgitation doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Aortic Regurgitation doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Aortic Regurgitation doctors near Temple, TX?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Aortic Regurgitation doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Aortic Regurgitation doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Aortic Regurgitation doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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