Overview
Dr. Anne H. Dougherty graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of North Carolina with highest honors. She received her medical degree and completed her residency training at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) at Galveston. Then Dr. Dougherty completed her cardiology and electrophysiology fellowship training at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston. Board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and clinical cardiac electrophysiology, Dr. Dougherty specializes in ablation of cardiac arrhythmias, defibrillation, electrophysiology and pacing. Dr. Dougherty holds multiple roles at McGovern Medical School, including professor in the Division of Cardiovascular. Long an advocate of responsible clinical research and the rights and welfare of human research participants, Dr. Dougherty has also promoted the appropriate representation of women in clinical research trials. She has been the executive chair of the Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects since 2004. She assumed the role of institutional official and vice president of the Human Research Protection Programs in 2011. Throughout her career, Dr. Dougherty has received many honors and awards, including Top Doctor by US News and World Report in 2011, Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Service at McGovern Medical School in 1996, the 1997 YWCA Outstanding Women of Achievement—Medicine, Science and Technology Award, and the 1997-1998 American Heart Association’s Paul Dudley White Award. She is a past president of both the Houston Cardiology Society and the Houston Electrophysiology Society.
Dr. Dougherty is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Short QT Syndrome, Brugada Syndrome, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Dougherty is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Dougherty has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Anne H. Dougherty
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Anne H. Dougherty?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Anne H. Dougherty by calling their office at 713-486-1625. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Anne H. Dougherty a top-rated expert for Atrial Fibrillation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Anne H. Dougherty is classified as an Advanced expert for Atrial Fibrillation, 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. Anne H. Dougherty specialize in?
While Dr. Anne H. Dougherty is a Cardiac Electrophysiology, they have specific expertise in Atrial Fibrillation, Short QT Syndrome, and Brugada Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiac Electrophysiology.
Does Dr. Anne H. Dougherty participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Anne H. Dougherty has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Atrial Fibrillation. You can view a list of Dr. Anne H. Dougherty's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Anne H. Dougherty accept my insurance?
Dr. Anne H. Dougherty accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-486-1625 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Atrial FibrillationDr. Dougherty isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Brugada SyndromeDr. Dougherty isAdvanced. Learn about Brugada Syndrome.
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Short QT SyndromeDr. Dougherty isAdvanced. Learn about Short QT Syndrome.
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- ArrhythmiasDr. Dougherty isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Dougherty isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Dougherty isExperienced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
- Cardiac AblationDr. Dougherty isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Ablation.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Dougherty isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Dougherty isExperienced. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.
- FaintingDr. Dougherty isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Dougherty isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect
- Familial Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Dougherty isExperienced. Learn about Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.
- Heart BlockDr. Dougherty isExperienced. Learn about Heart Block.
- Heart FailureDr. Dougherty isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- His Bundle TachycardiaDr. Dougherty isExperienced. Learn about His Bundle Tachycardia.
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)Dr. Dougherty isExperienced. Learn about Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Dougherty isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Multifocal Atrial TachycardiaDr. Dougherty isExperienced. Learn about Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia.
- NecrosisDr. Dougherty isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Dougherty isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Paroxysmal Ventricular FibrillationDr. Dougherty isExperienced. Learn about Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Dougherty isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Sick Sinus SyndromeDr. Dougherty isExperienced. Learn about Sick Sinus Syndrome.
- Ventricular FibrillationDr. Dougherty isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Fibrillation.
- Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Dougherty isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Tachycardia.