Overview
Christie Ballantyne is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years.
Dr. Ballantyne is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, High Cholesterol, Atherosclerosis, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 752 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.
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Locations
6655 Travis St, 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.
3 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christie Ballantyne
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christie Ballantyne?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christie Ballantyne by calling their office at 713-798-5800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christie Ballantyne a top-rated expert for Familial Hypertriglyceridemia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christie Ballantyne is classified as an Elite expert for Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, 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. Christie Ballantyne specialize in?
While Dr. Christie Ballantyne is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, High Cholesterol, and Atherosclerosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Christie Ballantyne participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christie Ballantyne has published 752 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Hypertriglyceridemia. You can view a list of Dr. Christie Ballantyne's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christie Ballantyne accept my insurance?
Dr. Christie Ballantyne accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-798-5800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Elite
- Apolipoprotein C2 DeficiencyDr. Ballantyne isElite. Learn about Apolipoprotein C2 Deficiency.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Ballantyne isElite. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Ballantyne isElite. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Familial HypertriglyceridemiaDr. Ballantyne isElite. Learn about Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.
- Familial Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency
- Heart FailureDr. Ballantyne isElite. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Distinguished
- Defective Apolipoprotein B-100Dr. Ballantyne isDistinguished. Learn about Defective Apolipoprotein B-100.
- Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)Dr. Ballantyne isDistinguished. Learn about Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH).
- HypertensionDr. Ballantyne isDistinguished. Learn about Hypertension.
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Ballantyne isDistinguished. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- Unstable AnginaDr. Ballantyne isDistinguished. Learn about Unstable Angina.
- Advanced
- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic SyndromeDr. Ballantyne isAdvanced. Learn about Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Ballantyne isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Antigen-Peptide-Transporter 2 DeficiencyDr. Ballantyne isAdvanced. Learn about Antigen-Peptide-Transporter 2 Deficiency.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Ballantyne isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Ballantyne isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Costello SyndromeDr. Ballantyne isAdvanced. Learn about Costello Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Ballantyne isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- AnginaDr. Ballantyne isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Ballantyne isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Cardiac ArrestDr. Ballantyne isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Arrest.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Ballantyne isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Ballantyne isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.