
Overview
Dr. Carlos E. Velasco is a cardiologist in Dallas, Texas and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Baylor Scott and White Heart and Vascular Hospital-Dallas and Baylor University Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Universidad de Guayaquil Faculty of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years.
Dr. Velasco is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, Angina, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Dr. Velasco is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Interventional Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Med/Interventional Cardiology, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Interventional Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles.
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3600 Gaston Avenue, Suite 851, Dallas, TX 75246
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.
Baylor Scott & White Cardiology Consultants Of Texas - Dallas
As a board-certified interventional cardiologist, Dr. Banerjee is internationally recognized for his expertise in minimally invasive treatments of coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease and transcatheter aortic valve replacement. He is currently serving as the Paul J. Thomas Endowed Chair in Cardiology and chief of cardiovascular research and innovation for Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Services-Dallas. Dr. Banerjee is the editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Cardiology, one of the premier cardiology journals in the world. He also serves as one of the founding directors of the Cardiovascular Innovations Foundation. He has led many landmark clinical trials, published over 450 peer-reviewed manuscripts, and is an invited faculty at national and international cardiovascular conferences. Dr. Banerjee is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherectomy, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Dr. Banerjee is board certified in Interventional Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Med/Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Medicine/Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine/Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease, Interventional Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Interventional Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Texas Health Heart And Vascular Specialists
Dr. James Choi has been caring for Texas hearts since 2004. He is fellowship-trained in interventional cardiology. He is board-certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, nuclear cardiology and interventional cardiology. Dr. Choi's areas of clinical interest and focus include cardiovascular disease in diabetic patients; highly complex cardiology interventions: left main coronary artery and chronic total occlusions; valvular heart interventions; structural heart interventions: ASD/PFO/Left atrial appendage closure; and peripheral vascular disease. He has published numerous articles and conducted clinical research on coronary stent implantation and chronic total occlusions as well as novel renal artery denervation treatment for resistant hypertension.Dr. Choi earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago, where he also completed his residency in internal medicine and fellowships in cardiology and interventional cardiology. He is the current medical director of Coronary, Renal and Structural Heart Technologies for the Baylor Research Institute in Dallas. He previously served as an associate professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine in College Station and as the director of the Interventional Cardiology Fellowship at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas.Dr. Choi is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions. He currently chairs the DFW AngioClub and is a member of the American Heart Association, Texas Medical Association and Dallas County Medical Association. Dr. Choi has sat on numerous advisory boards, completed clinical research into various devices and cardiovascular procedures, and is active in the Korean-American medical community. Dr. Choi is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Heart Attack, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Baylor Scott & White Cardiology Consultants Of Texas - Dallas
Dr. Stoler is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Interventional Cardiology. He is the Co-Medical Director of Cardiology and the Medical Director of the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Baylor Heart and Vascular Hospital. He was appointed Clinical Professor of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine at Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine. He has published multiple cardiology-related articles in peer-reviewed medical journals and books, and he continues to be a principal investigator in many national clinical trials. After receiving his undergraduate and medical degree from Duke University, Dr. Stoler served his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. He completed his fellowship in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology at Beth Israel Hospital, Harvard Medical School in Boston. Dr. Stoler is recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions. He is an active member of Dallas County Medical Society and Texas Medical Association. His professional interest and expertise lie in the various percutaneous treatments for coronary and structural heart disease. Publication. Dr. Stoler is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Heart Attack, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Stoler is board certified in Interventional Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Med/Interventional Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Med - Interventional Cardiology, and Interventional Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Medicine.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Carlos E. Velasco
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Carlos E. Velasco?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Carlos E. Velasco by calling their office at 214-826-6044. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Carlos E. Velasco a top-rated expert for Coronary Heart Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Carlos E. Velasco is classified as an Advanced 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. Carlos E. Velasco specialize in?
While Dr. Carlos E. Velasco is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Angina. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Carlos E. Velasco participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Carlos E. Velasco has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Coronary Heart Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Carlos E. Velasco's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Carlos E. Velasco accept my insurance?
Dr. Carlos E. Velasco accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 214-826-6044 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- AnginaDr. Velasco isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Velasco isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Velasco isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
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- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Velasco isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Velasco isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Velasco isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Velasco isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Velasco isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Velasco isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.


