Andrew B. Civitello
Expertise in
6
conditions
Expertise in
6
conditions
7200 Cambridge St, 6th Floor, Ste 6A, 
Houston, TX 

Overview

Andrew B. Civitello, M.D. is Medical Director of the Heart Transplant Program at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center, Co-Director of the Advanced Heart Failure Center of Excellence and Director of the Advanced Heart Failure Fellowship Program at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Civitello is board certified in Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology. Dr. Civitello received his medical degree from The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. His extensive training includes internship, residency and a year as Chief Medical Resident at The University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, followed by fellowships in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology at Baylor College of Medicine and the Texas Heart Institute. Dr. Civitello specializes in interventional cardiology and peripheral vascular procedures, with advanced training in heart failure management and heart transplantation, general and interventional cardiology, including cardiac catheterization, CT angiography, nuclear cardiology, and advanced training in peripheral artery interventions. The major focus of Dr. Civitello's clinical and research interests include advanced heart failure management, mechanical circulatory support, and heart transplantation. He has authored and co-authored numerous articles for major scientific journals and spoken professionally in both national and international forums.

Dr. Civitello is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, Ventricular Tachycardia, Heart Transplant, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

Dr. Civitello is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease and Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 75 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. Dr. Civitello is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

University Of Texas Health Science Center - Houston

Residency

University of Texas Medical School At Houston

Specialties

Cardiology
Thoracic Surgery
General Surgery

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Board Certifications

Cardiovascular Disease
Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center - Houston, TX

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Awards

James T. Willerson MD Editor’s Choice Award 2023
Houstonia Magazine, Houston Top Doctors 2022

Insurance

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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Locations

Baylor College of Medicine - Cardiothoracic Surgery
7200 Cambridge St, 6th Floor, Ste 6A, 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.


5 Clinical Trials

Hemodynamic-GUIDEd Management of Heart Failure
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Is Dr. Andrew B. Civitello a top-rated expert for Heart Failure?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Andrew B. Civitello is classified as an Distinguished expert for Heart Failure, 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. Andrew B. Civitello specialize in?

While Dr. Andrew B. Civitello is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure, Heart Transplant, and Cardiogenic Shock. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Andrew B. Civitello participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Andrew B. Civitello has published 75 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Andrew B. Civitello'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. Andrew B. Civitello accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-798-6376 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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