
Overview
Dr. Chiles completed his undergraduate education at the University of Texas and did his medical school and residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch. He graduated from medical school with high honors and was awarded the Gold Headed Cane Award by his classmates as the senior most exemplifying the characteristics of “humanity, humility and fidelity”. Upon completion of his year as chief resident at UTMB, he completed his Cardiology Fellowship at the University of North Carolina, where he also served as the Chief Fellow. Dr. Chiles then joined the faculty at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in Temple, Texas. He has served as the Associate Program Director and Program Director for the Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship along with several other roles in graduate medical education including Ombudsman for the GME programs. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine. He has authored several book chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles. He currently serves as Chief of Cardiology for the Central Texas Region. He has an active clinical practice in ICU care, clinic, echo and the cath lab. He has areas of interest in critical care, cardiogenic shock, chronic coronary syndromes and stress-induced cardiomyopathy. Dr. Chiles' areas of expertise include the treatment of high cholesterol, heart attacks, coronary heart disease, congestive heart failure, abnormal heart rhythms and high blood pressure. Connect with Dr. Chiles: Dr. Chiles on Doximity.
Dr. Chiles is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ventricular Tachycardia, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.
Dr. Chiles is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Chiles is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
Clinical Research
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Scott & White Memorial Hospital
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Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple
After completing education and training at Texas A&M College of Medicine and Mayo Clinic Rochester MN, Dr. Giebel joined the Division of Cardiology at Temple Clinic Baylor Scott & White Health. He has been a staff cardiologist here since 1994. His career duties involve clinical cardiology, CVICU care, echocardiography and structural heart disease echocardiography, and diagnostic cardiac catheterization. He has been active in teaching medical students, residents, and cardiology fellows. Dr. Giebel's areas of expertise include general cardiology and the treatment of coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, chest pain, heart failure, cardiomyopathy, hypertension, and pericardial disease. Dr. Giebel is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Heart Attack, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Giebel is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Giebel is currently accepting new patients.
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple
Dr. Hernandez-Montfort grew up watching his parents – both physicians – work, and learning early the art of medicine and communication. He has pioneered programs in advanced cardiopulmonary disease and recovery across the globe with the goal of translating research to educational initiatives that help couple improved patient experience and longitudinal outcome. He is thrilled to now serve the Central Texas community and help improve their well-being. He is interested in advanced heart disease translational and clinical research with a focus on early recognition and early staging of cardiogenic shock, mechanical circulatory support, ventricular unloading and transitions to recovery, replacement and/or palliation. Dr. Hernandez-Montfort enjoys soccer, spending time with his family, talking about The Savage Detectives, and watching his kids grow in multiple dimensions. Connect with Dr. Hernandez-Montfort: Dr. Hernandez-Montfort on Doximity Jaime Hernandez-Montfort, MD, MPH, MSc | LinkedIn. Dr. Hernandez-Montfort is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Attack, Heart Failure, Heart Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Hernandez-Montfort is board certified in Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Hernandez-Montfort is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher D. Chiles
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher D. Chiles?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher D. Chiles by calling their office at 254-724-2111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher D. Chiles a top-rated expert for Ventricular Tachycardia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher D. Chiles is classified as an Distinguished expert for Ventricular Tachycardia, 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 D. Chiles specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher D. Chiles is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Ventricular Tachycardia, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, and Arrhythmias. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Christopher D. Chiles participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher D. Chiles has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ventricular Tachycardia. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher D. Chiles's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher D. Chiles accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher D. Chiles accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Baylor Scott & White Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-724-2111 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Chiles isDistinguished. Learn about Ventricular Tachycardia.
- Advanced
- AnginaDr. Chiles isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Chiles isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Chiles isAdvanced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Chiles isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Chiles isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Familial Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Chiles isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.
- Heart AttackDr. Chiles isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart FailureDr. Chiles isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Chiles isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Experienced
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- ApoplexyDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArachnodactylyDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Arachnodactyly.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherectomyDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Atherectomy.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Atrioventricular Septal DefectDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Atrioventricular Septal Defect.
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
- Brugada SyndromeDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Brugada Syndrome.
- Cardiac AblationDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Ablation.
- Cardiac TamponadeDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Tamponade.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Congenital Contractural ArachnodactylyDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Contractural Arachnodactyly.
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.
- Endocardial Cushion DefectDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Endocardial Cushion Defect.
- EndocarditisDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- FaintingDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- High CholesterolDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- His Bundle TachycardiaDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about His Bundle Tachycardia.
- HypertensionDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Marfan SyndromeDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Marfan Syndrome.
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Multifocal Atrial TachycardiaDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia.
- NecrosisDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Partial Atrioventricular CanalDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Partial Atrioventricular Canal.
- Patent Foramen OvaleDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
- PericarditisDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Pericarditis.
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Short QT SyndromeDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Short QT Syndrome.
- Sick Sinus SyndromeDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Sick Sinus Syndrome.
- SitosterolemiaDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Sitosterolemia.
- Stable AnginaDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Stable Angina.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- VasculitisDr. Chiles isExperienced. Learn about Vasculitis.

