Overview
Clifford Kitten is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Kitten is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
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Locations
13300 Hargrave Rd Ste 340, Houston, TX 77070
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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). Dr. Estrera is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Clifford M. Kitten
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Clifford M. Kitten?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Clifford M. Kitten by calling their office at 281-737-2918. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Clifford M. Kitten a top-rated expert for Carotid Artery Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Clifford M. Kitten is classified as an Distinguished expert for Carotid Artery 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. Clifford M. Kitten specialize in?
While Dr. Clifford M. Kitten is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Carotid Artery Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Carotid Artery Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Clifford M. Kitten accept my insurance?
Dr. Clifford M. Kitten accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 281-737-2918 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
- Distinguished
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Kitten isDistinguished. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Advanced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Kitten isAdvanced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Kitten isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Kitten isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Kitten isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Kitten isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Kitten isAdvanced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Kitten isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Kitten isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Kitten isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Kitten isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Collapsed LungDr. Kitten isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Kitten isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Kitten isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- GastrostomyDr. Kitten isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Kitten isExperienced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Kitten isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Kitten isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Mediastinal TumorDr. Kitten isExperienced. Learn about Mediastinal Tumor.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Kitten isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Kitten isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Pleural EffusionDr. Kitten isExperienced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Kitten isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Kitten isExperienced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Kitten isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

