Overview
Christie Ballantyne is a Cardiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Ballantyne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, High Cholesterol, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 849 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Carotid Artery Surgery.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER MEDICARE
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- EPO
- HMO
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- EPO
- HMO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
6655 Travis St, Houston, TX 77030
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
3 Clinical Trials
Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center - Houston, TX
Mark Mettauer, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to The Woodlands and nearby communities. Mark Mettauer specializes in Surgery: Cardiothoracic and works at Woodlands North Houston Heart Center - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group - The Woodlands, TX. To make an appointment, please call (281) 444-3278. Dr. Mettauer is part of the Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group, a network of more than 250 multidisciplinary healthcare providers conveniently located throughout the Greater Houston area. Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group accepts all major insurance plans, making it easier for you to access the best care at the best value. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/baylor-st-lukes-medical-group/patient-resources/insurances-accepted. Dr. Mettauer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Pleurisy, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Baylor College Of Medicine - Athero & Lipo
Vijay Nambi, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Vijay Nambi specializes in Cardiology and works at BCM Medicine - Athero & Lipo. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-5800. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Nambi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Heart Failure, Peripheral Artery Disease, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Luis Chug MD PLLC
Luis Chug is a Cardiologist and a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Houston,, Texas. Dr. Chug is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Carotid Artery Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Apolipoprotein C2 DeficiencyDr. Ballantyne isElite. Learn about Apolipoprotein C2 Deficiency.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Ballantyne isElite. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Ballantyne isElite. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Familial HypertriglyceridemiaDr. Ballantyne isElite. Learn about Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.
- Familial Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency
- Heart FailureDr. Ballantyne isElite. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Distinguished
- Defective Apolipoprotein B-100Dr. Ballantyne isDistinguished. Learn about Defective Apolipoprotein B-100.
- Heart AttackDr. Ballantyne isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)Dr. Ballantyne isDistinguished. Learn about Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH).
- HypertensionDr. Ballantyne isDistinguished. Learn about Hypertension.
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Ballantyne isDistinguished. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- Unstable AnginaDr. Ballantyne isDistinguished. Learn about Unstable Angina.
- Advanced
- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic SyndromeDr. Ballantyne isAdvanced. Learn about Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Ballantyne isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- AnginaDr. Ballantyne isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- Antigen-Peptide-Transporter 2 DeficiencyDr. Ballantyne isAdvanced. Learn about Antigen-Peptide-Transporter 2 Deficiency.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Ballantyne isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Ballantyne isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Ballantyne isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Ballantyne isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Cardiac ArrestDr. Ballantyne isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Arrest.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Ballantyne isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 2 DeficiencyDr. Ballantyne isExperienced. Learn about Carnitine Palmitoyltransferase 2 Deficiency.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Ballantyne isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.

