Overview
Dr. Alexis Shafii is a cardiothoracic surgeon with expertise in thoracic transplantation and adult cardiac surgery. His clinical focus includes thoracic organ failure, heart and lung transplantation as well as implantation of mechanical circulatory support devices. He is the surgical director of the heart transplant program at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, and previously directed transplant programs at major medical centers in Dallas and Kentucky.Dr. Shafii also treats adult acquired cardiac diseases, including coronary artery disease, heart valve disease, and aortic pathologies. His research efforts focus on heart and lung transplantation, ventricular assist devices, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
Dr. Shafii is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myocardial Contusion, Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Dissection, Lung Transplant, and Heart Transplant.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 61 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Shafii is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
6770 Bertner Ave, C355, 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.
2 Clinical Trials
Baylor College Of Medicine - Transplant Surgery
Abbas Rana, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Abbas Rana specializes in Surgery and works at BCM Surgery - Transplant. To make an appointment, please call (832) 355-1400. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Rana is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Hepatoblastoma, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Rana is currently accepting new patients.
Baylor College Of Medicine - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Joseph Coselli is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Coselli is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Marfan Syndrome, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Coselli is currently accepting new patients.
Baylor College Of Medicine
Christopher Caldarone is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Caldarone is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Tetralogy of Fallot, Heart Transplant, and Angioplasty.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alexis E. Shafii
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alexis E. Shafii?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alexis E. Shafii by calling their office at 713-798-1300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alexis E. Shafii a top-rated expert for Lung Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alexis E. Shafii is classified as an Distinguished expert for Lung 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. Alexis E. Shafii specialize in?
While Dr. Alexis E. Shafii is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Lung Transplant, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Alexis E. Shafii participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alexis E. Shafii has published 61 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Alexis E. Shafii's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alexis E. Shafii accept my insurance?
Dr. Alexis E. Shafii accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Community Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-798-1300 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
- Distinguished
- Lung TransplantDr. Shafii isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Transplant.
- Advanced
- Heart TransplantDr. Shafii isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Experienced
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Shafii isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Shafii isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Shafii isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Shafii isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Shafii isExperienced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Shafii isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.