Expertise in
11
conditions

Dr. Alpesh R. Shah

Cardiology
Houston Methodist Debakey Cardiology Associates
6550 Fannin St Ste 1901, 
Houston, TX 
Accepting New Patients
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Referral may be required
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Expertise in
11
conditions
Houston Methodist Debakey Cardiology Associates
6550 Fannin St Ste 1901, 
Houston, TX 

Overview

Alpesh Shah is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Shah is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Atherectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 47 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Specialist in TX

Hospital Affiliations

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital
Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston Methodist West Hospital
Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Blue Shield of California
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CareFirst
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Locations

Houston Methodist Debakey Cardiology Associates
6550 Fannin St Ste 1901, 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.

6 Clinical Trials

AGENT IDE: A Prospective, Randomized (2:1), Multicenter Trial to Assess the Safety and Effectiveness of the AgentTM Paclitaxel Coated PTCA Balloon Catheter for the Treatment of Subjects With In-Stent Restenosis (ISR)
AGENT IDE: A Prospective, Randomized (2:1), Multicenter Trial to Assess the Safety and Effectiveness of the AgentTM Paclitaxel Coated PTCA Balloon Catheter for the Treatment of Subjects With In-Stent Restenosis (ISR)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 26, 2026
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Phase 3
Fractional Flow Reserve Versus Angiography for Multivessel Evaluation (FAME) 3 Trial A Comparison of Fractional Flow Reserve-Guided Percutaneous Coronary Intervention and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery in Patients With Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease
Fractional Flow Reserve Versus Angiography for Multivessel Evaluation (FAME) 3 Trial A Comparison of Fractional Flow Reserve-Guided Percutaneous Coronary Intervention and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery in Patients With Multivessel Coronary Artery Disease
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 07, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Clinical Evaluation of Absorb™ BVS, the Everolimus Eluting Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold in the Treatment of Subjects With de Novo Native Coronary Artery Lesions
A Clinical Evaluation of Absorb™ BVS, the Everolimus Eluting Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold in the Treatment of Subjects With de Novo Native Coronary Artery Lesions
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 30, 2023
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Evaluation of Treatment Strategies for Severe CaLcIfic Coronary Arteries: Orbital Atherectomy vs. Conventional Angioplasty Technique Prior to Implantation of Drug-Eluting StEnts: The ECLIPSE Trial
Evaluation of Treatment Strategies for Severe CaLcIfic Coronary Arteries: Orbital Atherectomy vs. Conventional Angioplasty Technique Prior to Implantation of Drug-Eluting StEnts: The ECLIPSE Trial
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 06, 2023
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Prospective, Multicenter, Single-Arm, Global IDE Study of the Shockwave Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) System With the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter in Calcified Coronary Arteries
Prospective, Multicenter, Single-Arm, Global IDE Study of the Shockwave Coronary Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL) System With the Shockwave C2 Coronary IVL Catheter in Calcified Coronary Arteries
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 19, 2023
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Multicenter Post-Market Registry for the Evaluation of the CorPath® GRX System Effectiveness in Percutaneous Coronary Interventions
A Multicenter Post-Market Registry for the Evaluation of the CorPath® GRX System Effectiveness in Percutaneous Coronary Interventions
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 19, 2020
Intervention Type: Device
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47 Total Publications

Procedural Success and Long-Term Outcomes of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Chronic Total Occlusion in Small Versus Large Vessels.
Procedural Success and Long-Term Outcomes of Percutaneous Coronary Intervention for Chronic Total Occlusion in Small Versus Large Vessels.
Journal: Journal of the American Heart Association
Published: May 14, 2026
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Houston, TX 
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alpesh R. Shah is classified as an Distinguished expert for Coronary Heart Disease, 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. Alpesh R. Shah specialize in?

While Dr. Alpesh R. Shah is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, and Atherosclerosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Alpesh R. Shah participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Alpesh R. Shah has published 47 articles and abstracts on conditions like Coronary Heart Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Alpesh R. Shah's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Alpesh R. Shah accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-441-1100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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