Overview
Christopher Caldarone is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Caldarone is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Tetralogy of Fallot, Heart Transplant, and Angioplasty.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 157 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Locations
6701 Fannin St, Houston, TX 77030
2450 Holcombe Blvd Ste NB-34L, Houston, TX 77021
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.
1 Clinical Trials
Baylor College Of Medicine - Cardiothoracic Surgery
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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).
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher Caldarone
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Caldarone?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher Caldarone by calling their office at 832-824-1000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher Caldarone a top-rated expert for Pulmonary Vein Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher Caldarone is classified as an Elite expert for Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, 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. Christopher Caldarone specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher Caldarone is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), and Tetralogy of Fallot. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Christopher Caldarone participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Caldarone has published 157 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pulmonary Vein Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher Caldarone's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher Caldarone accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher Caldarone accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Friday Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 832-824-1000 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
- Pulmonary Vein StenosisDr. Caldarone isElite. Learn about Pulmonary Vein Stenosis.
- Tetralogy of FallotDr. Caldarone isElite. Learn about Tetralogy of Fallot.
- Distinguished
- Atrioventricular Septal DefectDr. Caldarone isDistinguished. Learn about Atrioventricular Septal Defect.
- Congenital Coronary Artery MalformationDr. Caldarone isDistinguished. Learn about Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation.
- Pulmonary AtresiaDr. Caldarone isDistinguished. Learn about Pulmonary Atresia.
- Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous ReturnDr. Caldarone isDistinguished. Learn about Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return.
- Transposition of the Great ArteriesDr. Caldarone isDistinguished. Learn about Transposition of the Great Arteries.
- Ventricular Septal DefectsDr. Caldarone isDistinguished. Learn about Ventricular Septal Defects.
- Advanced
- Aortopulmonary WindowDr. Caldarone isAdvanced. Learn about Aortopulmonary Window.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Caldarone isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Caldarone isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
- Double DiscordiaDr. Caldarone isAdvanced. Learn about Double Discordia.
- Heterotaxy SyndromeDr. Caldarone isAdvanced. Learn about Heterotaxy Syndrome.
- Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum
- Experienced
- AngioplastyDr. Caldarone isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Caldarone isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Caldarone isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Coarctation of the AortaDr. Caldarone isExperienced. Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.
- Congenital Mitral StenosisDr. Caldarone isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Mitral Stenosis.
- Ebstein's AnomalyDr. Caldarone isExperienced. Learn about Ebstein's Anomaly.

