
Overview
Dr. Anthony Estrera is a graduate of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas. He completed a residency in general surgery and a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Board certified in surgery and thoracic surgery, Dr. Estrera’s clinical interests include cardiac surgery, valvular heart disease, aortic aneurysms and aortic dissection. He has practiced in Houston since 1994, treating patients 18 and older. Dr. Estrera is professor and chief of cardiac surgery in the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth and medical director of Cardiovascular ICU and Cardiovascular IMU at Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute. He has received numerous professional recognitions and has authored or co-authored 26 book chapters and more than 100 articles in medical journals. Dr. Estrera’s practice philosophy reflects patient-centered care ensuring that “the patient always comes first.” He believes in good communications and provides individualized, personalized patient care. A resident of Houston, Dr. Estrera is married and the father of four children. His favorite leisure activities are running, swimming, reading and coaching.
Dr. Estrera is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 284 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. Dr. Estrera is currently accepting new patients.
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Baylor College Of Medicine - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Joseph Coselli is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Coselli is highly rated in 17 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 Medicine - Vascular Surgery
Dr. Gustavo Oderich focuses on the clinical evaluation, open surgical and endovascular treatment of aneurysms, dissections, trauma, and aortic pathology involving any segment of the aorta, including the aortoiliac, juxtarenal, pararenal, complex abdominal, thoracoabdominal and aortic arch.He has broad and extensive experience in a wide spectrum of arterial and venous diseases affecting all vascular beds, including carotid, supra-aortic trunk, upper and lower extremity, abdominal and pelvic vessels.He is a world-renowned authority on innovative minimally invasive endovascular techniques to treat complex aortic aneurysms using fenestrated and branched stent grafts. Dr. Oderich has several firsts, including the “first-in-man” implant of the antegrade WL Gore TAMBE stent-graft (Thoraco-Abdominal Multi-Branch Endoprosthesis), the first-in-man implant of the Cook ZFEN Plus stent-graft and the first-in-man total trans-femoral three vessel arch device using antegrade branches. Dr. Oderich extensive clinical experience includes thousands of patients treated by open surgical and endovascular procedures. He has performed over 2,000 standard endovascular and thoracic aortic repairs (EVARs/TEVARs) and nearly 900 fenestrated-branched, fenestrated and branched endovascular repairs (FB-EVAR, FEVAR, BEVAR).Dr. Oderich clinical experience as a leader in vascular surgery spans over two decades. He has a versatile open surgical and endovascular practice that also includes the management of carotid, supra-aortic trunk, renal, and mesenteric artery diseases. He is involved in the multidisciplinary care of patients with connective tissue or heritable disorders including Marfan’s, Loeys-Dietz Syndrome and Vascular Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Dr. Oderich is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Dissection, Aneurysm Repair, and Angioplasty. Dr. Oderich is currently accepting new patients.
Dr. Igor Gregoric earned his medical degree from the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, where he also finished an internship. He completed a residency in general surgery at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston), followed by a second residency in cardiothoracic surgery and a fellowship in cardiovascular surgery at the Texas Heart Institute. Dr. Gregoric, who is board-certified in thoracic surgery, specializes in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, mechanical circulatory support and transplantation. His clinical interests include advanced heart failure, structural heart disease, heart transplantation, mechanical circulatory support (acute and chronic), surgical treatment of advanced heart failure, minimally invasive and robotic cardiothoracic surgery, TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve replacement), arrhythmia surgery and pulmonary embolectomy surgery. He has practiced in the Houston area since 2000. A fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), Dr. Gregoric is also a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, American Association for Thoracic Surgery, American Society of Artificial Internal Organs and International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation. He has published more than 400 original articles in medical journals and authored numerous book chapters. Dr. Gregoric is on the faculty of McGovern School of Medicine and serves as chief of the surgical division of the Center for Advanced Cardiopulmonary Therapies and Transplantations. Dr. Gregoric is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Ventricular Septal Defects, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Transplant, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Gregoric is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Anthony L. Estrera
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Anthony L. Estrera?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Anthony L. Estrera by calling their office at 713-486-5100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Anthony L. Estrera a top-rated expert for Aortic Dissection?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Anthony L. Estrera is classified as an Elite expert for Aortic Dissection, 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. Anthony L. Estrera specialize in?
While Dr. Anthony L. Estrera is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Anthony L. Estrera participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Anthony L. Estrera has published 282 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Dissection. You can view a list of Dr. Anthony L. Estrera's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Anthony L. Estrera accept my insurance?
Dr. Anthony L. Estrera accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-486-5100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Aortic DissectionDr. Estrera isElite. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Estrera isElite. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Distinguished
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Estrera isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Estrera isDistinguished. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)Dr. Estrera isDistinguished. Learn about Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Estrera isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Estrera isAdvanced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Estrera isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Estrera isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Marfan SyndromeDr. Estrera isAdvanced. Learn about Marfan Syndrome.
- Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
- NecrosisDr. Estrera isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Estrera isAdvanced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Estrera isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Aberrant Subclavian ArteryDr. Estrera isExperienced. Learn about Aberrant Subclavian Artery.
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Estrera isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Estrera isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Estrera isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Estrera isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Cardiac TamponadeDr. Estrera isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Tamponade.
- Coarctation of the AortaDr. Estrera isExperienced. Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.
- Congenital Aneurysms of the Great VesselsDr. Estrera isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels.
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)Dr. Estrera isExperienced. Learn about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).
- EndocarditisDr. Estrera isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Estrera isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- GastrostomyDr. Estrera isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Estrera isExperienced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dr. Estrera isExperienced. Learn about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
- HypothermiaDr. Estrera isExperienced. Learn about Hypothermia.
- Infective EndocarditisDr. Estrera isExperienced. Learn about Infective Endocarditis.
- Interrupted Aortic ArchDr. Estrera isExperienced. Learn about Interrupted Aortic Arch.
- Juvenile Polyposis SyndromeDr. Estrera isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Estrera isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Estrera isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- OsteotomyDr. Estrera isExperienced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Estrera isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Patent Foramen Ovale RepairDr. Estrera isExperienced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Estrera isExperienced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Estrera isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Rheumatic FeverDr. Estrera isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatic Fever.
- Sinus of Valsalva AneurysmDr. Estrera isExperienced. Learn about Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm.
- Subvalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Estrera isExperienced. Learn about Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Estrera isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS)Dr. Estrera isExperienced. Learn about Vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (VEDS).


