Overview
Dr. Rafael is a highly trained cardiac surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive valve and end-stage heart failure surgical treatments. He is a member of the medical team at the Hispanic Cardiovascular Institute at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas. He understands the cultural dynamics of the Hispanic population, including the importance of incorporating language, family and religion in medicine.
Dr. Rafael is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
621 N Hall St, Ste 120, Dallas, TX 75226
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.
Baylor Scott & White Center For Thoracic Surgery - Dallas
Dr. Schwartz is a thoracic surgeon with expertise in thoracic oncology, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, airway surgery, lung transplantation and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. He completed a year of research focusing on thoracic oncology and endoscopic airway interventions. He has published many peer-reviewed publications and earned multiple clinical awards, including Chief Resident of the Year and the Charles McBurney Award. In addition, Dr. Schwartz serves in the following roles at Baylor University Medical Center: Chief, Department of Thoracic Surgery; Surgical Director, Lung Transplantation; Medical Director, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation; and Surgical Director, Major Airway Disorders. He is married with four children and enjoys traveling, cooking, swimming and yoga. See Dr. Schwartz's Publications. Dr. Schwartz is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, Fibrosarcoma, Lung Transplant, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Schwartz is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery/Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery, and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.
University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center At Dallas
Nicholas Hendren is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Hendren is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, Myocarditis, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Cardiology Specialists Of North Texas PLLC
Claudius Mahr is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Mahr is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure, Heart Attack, Pulmonary Edema, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Mahr is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Aldo E. Rafael
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Aldo E. Rafael?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Aldo E. Rafael by calling their office at 469-800-7760. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Aldo E. Rafael a top-rated expert for Heart Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Aldo E. Rafael is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Transplant, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Aldo E. Rafael specialize in?
While Dr. Aldo E. Rafael is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Transplant, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Aldo E. Rafael participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Aldo E. Rafael has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Aldo E. Rafael's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Aldo E. Rafael accept my insurance?
Dr. Aldo E. Rafael accepts most major insurance plans, including Baylor Scott & White Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 469-800-7760 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- Advanced
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Rafael isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart TransplantDr. Rafael isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Experienced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Rafael isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Rafael isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Rafael isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Rafael isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Rafael isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.