The 20 Best Infective Endocarditis Doctors Near Me in Houston, TX

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The 20 Best Infective Endocarditis Doctors near Houston, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 84 doctor with experience in Infective Endocarditis near Houston, TX. Of these, 78 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease

    Baylor College Of Medicine - McNair Campus

    7200 Cambridge St, 8th Floor, Ste 8B-1, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Muhammad Sohail, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Muhammad Sohail specializes in Infectious Diseases and works at Baylor College of Medicine. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-3932. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Sohail is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Endocarditis, Infective Endocarditis, Sepsis, Thrombectomy, and Ureteral Reconstruction.

    Marc R. Moon
    Advanced in Infective Endocarditis
    Thoracic Surgery | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Infective Endocarditis
    Thoracic Surgery | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Thoracic Surgery

    6770 Bertner Ave, Ste C-330, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Marc Moon, an expert and pioneer in the most advanced forms of cardiac surgery, is chief of the division of cardiothoracic surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, chief of the adult cardiac surgery section at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center and chief of adult cardiac surgery at Texas Heart Institute.Moon comes to Houston from Washington University School of Medicine, where he served as chief of cardiac surgery, director of the Center for Diseases of the Thoracic Aorta, co-director of the heart and vascular center and surgical lead of the Center for Women’s Heart Disease. He has been in practice in St. Louis for more than 20 years.Moon specializes in aortic and valve surgery and sees some of the most complex cardiac surgery cases, including performing cardiac procedures in pregnant women. He also has been a leading advocate for diversity in the field of cardiac surgery.A native of Detroit, Moon completed his medical training at Wayne State University School of Medicine and went on to train at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Stanford University School of Medicine and University of Oxford.Moon served as president of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, considered the world’s most prestigious professional society for cardiothoracic surgery, in 2020 and also is a member of numerous national and international scientific organizations, including the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.PositionsChief, Division of Cardiothoracic SurgeryBaylor College of MedicineChief, Adult Cardiac SurgeryTexas Heart InstituteChief, Adult Cardiac Surgery SectionBaylor St. Luke's Medical CenterDenton A. Cooley, MD Chair in Cardiac SurgerySt. Luke's FoundationEducationResidency at Stanford University School of MedicineStanford, CACardiothoracic SurgeryResearch Fellowship at Stanford University School of MedicineStanford, CACardiovascular SurgeryResidency at Medical College of WisconsinMilwaukee, WIGeneral SurgeryMD from Wayne State University School of MedicineDetroit, MIBS from University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MICertificationsAmerican Board of SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Moon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Endocarditis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Joseph S. Coselli
    Advanced in Infective Endocarditis
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Infective Endocarditis
    Thoracic Surgery

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Cardiothoracic Surgery

    1101 Bates Avenue, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Coselli is a Thoracic Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Coselli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Marfan Syndrome, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Coselli is currently accepting new patients.

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    Pranav Loyalka
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis

    Houston Heart - Med Center

    1200 Binz St Ste 900, 
    Houston, TX 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pranav Loyalka is a Cardiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Loyalka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cardiogenic Shock, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Advanced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology
    Advanced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology

    Office

    6400 Fannin St, 
    Houston,, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Yao is a Cardiologist in Houston,, Texas. Dr. Yao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Cardiac Ablation.

    Alexander Postalian
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

    The Texas Heart Institute At Baylor College Of Medicine

    6624 Fannin St, Ste 2780-2, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Postalian, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Alexander Postalian specializes in Cardiology and works at Texas Heart Medical Group. To make an appointment, please call (713) 790-9401. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Postalian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Atherosclerosis.

    Jose G. Diez
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology | Interventional Cardiology

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Cardiology

    6624 Fannin St, Ste 2480, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Jose G. Diez is board certified in cardiovascular diseases and interventional cardiology. He serves as senior research scientist in interventional cardiology at the Texas Heart Institute at CHI Baylor St Luke's Medical Center (THI at BSLMC) and clinical associate professor of medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He is on the interventional cardiology professional staff at THI at BSLMC and the consulting staff of the cardiology service at the Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. Dr. Diez is also an associate editor of the Texas Heart Institute Journal. A graduate of Javeriana University in Bogota, Colombia, Dr. Diez completed an internal medicine residency at the same institution and another at Boston University in Massachusetts. Dr. Diez completed his training in cardiovascular diseases and interventional cardiology at the Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, where he served as chief fellow. His previous academic experience includes appointments at Baylor College of Medicine as director of invasive cardiology at the Baylor Heart Clinic and director of interventional cardiology research. At Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana, he served as director of clinical and interventional research and co-director of the cardiovascular catheterization laboratories. He has received research and education awards from the Mueller Foundation, the EVEREST program, the American College of Cardiology, and the American Heart Association. His interests include acute coronary syndromes; acute and chronic aortic syndromes (aortic aneurysms, aortic dissection, Marfan syndrome); valvular disease (with a focus on the aortic valve and new therapies, such as transcatheter aortic valve implantation TAVI/TAVR); atherothrombosis; antiplatelet and antithrombin therapy; interventional strategies and devices; and vascular biology. Dr. Diez is fluent in both English and Spanish. He is currently accepting new patients, including those seeking to begin cardiovascular care and treatment and those seeking secondary opinions and consultations. Dr. Diez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Joseph P. Navarijo
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Cardiology

    6624 Fannin St, Ste 2480, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Navarijo, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Joseph Navarijo specializes in Cardiology and works at BCM Medicine - Cardiology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 529-5530. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Navarijo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Endocarditis, Low Blood Pressure, and Aortic Valve Stenosis.

    Stephanie A. Coulter
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis

    The Texas Heart Institute At Baylor College Of Medicine

    6770 Bertner Ave, Ste C-350, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Stephanie Coulter, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Stephanie Coulter specializes in Cardiology and works at Texas Heart Medical Group. To make an appointment, please call (713) 790-9401. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Coulter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Hypertension, Coronary Heart Disease, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Kenneth K. Liao
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Thoracic Surgery

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Cardiothoracic Surgery

    6770 Bertner Ave, C355, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Kenneth K. Liao is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Houston with expertise in minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery as well as heart transplantation. Board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Dr. Liao joined Baylor College of Medicine from the University of Minnesota, where he served as the director of the Robotic and Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Program and surgical director of the Heart Transplant Program.Dr. Liao completed his general surgery residency at Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, and trained in cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Minnesota. There he started the Robotic and Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Programs and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) program. He specializes in adult cardiac surgery with an expertise in robotic and minimally invasive mitral repair, robotic coronary artery bypass and mitral valve repair/replacement, Heart transplantation, Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implantation and complex redo cardiac surgeries.Dr. Liao is the chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Transplantation and Circulatory Support atBaylor College of Medicine and chief of Cardiothoracic Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center. He is the program director of Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Heart Institute Cardiothoracic Transplantation Fellowship and Baylor College of Medicine Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery Fellowship. He is a member of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery and Society of Thoracic Surgeons. He is also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American College of Chest Physicians. Dr. Liao has given numerous presentations both nationally and internationally. He has participated in over 30 clinical trials as a Principal Investigator or Co-Investigator. His work in the field of valve surgery, heart transplantation and ventricular assist device has been extensively published. Dr. Liao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Tumor, Atrial Myxoma, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Joseph G. Rogers
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis

    The Texas Heart Institute At Baylor College Of Medicine

    6770 Bertner Ave, Ste C-350, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Joseph Rogers, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Joseph Rogers specializes in Cardiology and works at Texas Heart Medical Group. To make an appointment, please call (713) 790-9401. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Rogers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), and Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis.

    Srikanth Koneru
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis

    Cardiology And Cardiac Surgery Clinic At Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center- Houston, TX

    6770 Bertner Ave, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Srikanth Koneru, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Srikanth Koneru specializes in Cardiology and works at BCM Medicine - Cardiology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2545. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Koneru is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    James J. Livesay
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

    The Texas Heart Institute At Baylor College Of Medicine

    6770 Bertner Ave, Ste C-350, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Livesay, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. James Livesay specializes in Surgery: Cardiothoracic and works at Surgical Associates of Texas. To make an appointment, please call (832) 355-4976. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Livesay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Todd K. Rosengart
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Thoracic Surgery

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Cardiothoracic Surgery

    1101 Bates Avenue, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Todd Rosengart is a Thoracic Surgeon in Houston, Texas. Dr. Rosengart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Infective Endocarditis, Endocarditis, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Rosengart is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease
    Distinguished in Infective Endocarditis
    Infectious Disease

    Infectious Diseases Associates Of Houston PA

    6560 Fannin St Ste 1540, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Grimes is an Infectious Disease provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Grimes is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Infective Endocarditis, Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, and Nocardiosis.

    Subhasis Chatterjee
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery

    Baylor College Of Medicine - McNair Campus

    7200 Cambridge St, Ste 6A-2, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Subhasis Chatterjee, M.D. is an assistant professor of surgery on the Surgical Critical Care team at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center. Dr. Chatterjee was selected to the Medical Scholars Program at the University of Wisconsin, earning both his undergraduate and medical degrees in addition to being selected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He completed his general surgery training at the University of Pennsylvania and his cardiothoracic surgical training at New York Presbyterian Cornell & Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. After being in private practice in Illinois and Wisconsin he completed a fellowship in critical care at the Mayo Clinic Rochester. His clinical focus is in the critical care of cardiothoracic surgical patients with a perspective as both a cardiothoracic surgeon and intensivist. He is dedicated to excellent patient outcomes and multidisciplinary collaboration. His basic science areas of investigation included an NIH-sponsored grant for gene therapy in ischemia-reperfusion injury after myocardial infarction. He has participated and served as an investigator in a number of clinical trials. His clinical focus in research is in mechanical circulatory support, resource utilization, and critical care scoring systems for the care of cardiothoracic surgical patients. Dr. Chatterjee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

    Basant Arya
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology | Nuclear Medicine | Internal Medicine

    Baylor College Of Medicine - Cardiology

    7200 Cambridge St, Ste 6C, BCM 620, 
    Houston, TX 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Basant Arya, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Basant Arya specializes in Cardiology and works at BCM Medicine - Cardiology. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-2545. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Arya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Long QT Syndrome, Jervell Lange-Nielsen Syndrome (JLNS), Long QT Syndrome 1, and Long QT Syndrome 5.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology

    Office

    6400 Fannin St, 
    Houston,, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    George Li is a Cardiologist in Houston,, Texas. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Mitral Valve Prolapse.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Family Medicine

    UT Physicians Care Clinic-Texas Medical Center

    6410 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Laing is a Family Medicine provider in Houston, Texas. Dr. Laing is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Sengers Syndrome, and Necrosis.

    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Infective Endocarditis
    Cardiology

    UT Physicians Cardiology - Texas Medical Center

    6410 Fannin St, 
    Houston, TX 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Poyee Tung is a Cardiologist in Houston, Texas. Dr. Tung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Infective Endocarditis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Dysautonomia, Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Pediatric Myocarditis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Infective Endocarditis?

    Infective endocarditis (IE) is an infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers (endocardium) and valves. This condition is sometimes called "endocarditis," although it is important to distinguish it from non-Infective endocarditis. IE is caused by bacteria, fungi, or other germs invading the bloodstream and attaching to the heart. IE can damage the heart and cause serious and sometimes fatal complications. It can develop quickly or slowly depending on what type of germ is causing it and whether there is an underlying heart problem. Common symptoms of IE are fever and other flu-like symptoms, but signs and symptoms can vary. It can also cause problems in many other parts of the body besides the heart.

    When should I see an Infective Endocarditis doctor near Houston, 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 Infective Endocarditis doctor near Houston, 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 Infective Endocarditis doctors near Houston, 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 Infective Endocarditis doctors near Houston, 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 Infective Endocarditis doctor near Houston, 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 Infective Endocarditis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Infective Endocarditis 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 Infective Endocarditis doctor near Houston, 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 Infective Endocarditis 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 Infective Endocarditis 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 Infective Endocarditis doctors near Houston, TX?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Infective Endocarditis 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 Infective Endocarditis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Infective Endocarditis 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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