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Dr. Damien J. LaPar, MD, is a member of the faculty of McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and the medical staff affiliated with the Children’s Heart Institute at Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital. Dr. LaPar is a professor in the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery as well as the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Distinguished Chair at UTHealth Houston. In addition, Dr. LaPar is the Chief of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery and the Director of Neonatal Heart Surgery at the Children’s Heart Institute. Dr. LaPar trained in pediatric heart surgery at Harvard Medical School and Boston Children’s Hospital and is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery in pediatric and congenital cardiac surgery. Recognized as a Super Doctors Rising Star in Cardiac Surgery, he specializes in treating congenital cardiac lesions in patients of all ages with innovative approaches to complex neonatal cardiac reconstructions with complete single-stage repairs, pulmonary artery atresia and stenosis with MAPCA unifocalization, biventricular repair and/or conversion, peripheral pulmonary stenosis, Williams syndrome, Ozaki aortic valve reconstruction and complex aortic valve disease, atrioventricular canal defects, Tetralogy of Fallot, and minimally invasive approaches to pediatric cardiac surgery. Dr. LaPar is an internationally recognized basic/translational science investigator as well as clinical science researcher, serving as the director of research and academic affairs for the Children’s Heart Institute. His funded congenital heart disease research lab focuses on the investigation of vascular smooth muscle signaling in congenital arteriopathy, as well as the development of innovative myocardial reconditioning and restorative therapies. His focused research includes extensive multi-institutional clinical research collaboratives and clinical trials.
Dr. Lapar is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Atresia, Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum, Interrupted Aortic Arch, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 130 peer reviewed articles.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Damien Lapar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Damien Lapar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Damien Lapar by calling their office at 832-325-6516. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Damien Lapar a top-rated expert for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Damien Lapar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), 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. Damien Lapar specialize in?
While Dr. Damien Lapar is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), Heart Bypass Surgery, and Pulmonary Atresia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Damien Lapar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Damien Lapar has published 130 articles and abstracts on conditions like Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). You can view a list of Dr. Damien Lapar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Damien Lapar accept my insurance?
Dr. Damien Lapar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 832-325-6516 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Distinguished
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Lapar isDistinguished. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Lapar isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
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- Coarctation of the AortaDr. Lapar isAdvanced. Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.
- Interrupted Aortic ArchDr. Lapar isAdvanced. Learn about Interrupted Aortic Arch.
- Pulmonary AtresiaDr. Lapar isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Atresia.
- Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum
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- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Lapar isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Lapar isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Lapar isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Lapar isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation