Overview
Dr. Hermann is a native Texan who subspecializes in interventional and structural cardiology. A leader and innovator, he is passionate about caring for his patients and takes pride and joy in his day to day work. He has extensive training and experience in multiple catheter based cardiac procedures and was instrumental in bringing many of those approaches and technologies to the Memorial City and Cypress Memorial Hermann campuses. He has been named and is the current Director of Structural Cardiology at Memorial Hermann Memorial City. Dr. Hermann treats patients with a vast array of cardiovascular conditions including valvular heart disease, coronary disease, congestive heart failure, and arrhythmia including atrial fibrillation. He preferentially performs heart catheterization procedures using the radial artery in the wrist (instead of the leg). This allows for faster recovery times, lower complication rates, and improved patient comfort. He has performed complex coronary stenting on many patients who were poor candidates for bypass surgery. He has extensive experience in treatment of complex coronary anatomy including chronic total occlusions (coronary CTO), heavily calcified coronaries requiring atherectomy, left main coronary disease, and use of percutaneous mechanical cardiac support devices (including Impella). He is one of only a handful of physicians in the Houston area with extensive structural cardiology experience. This relatively new field is focused on finding the most effective, but also least invasive treatment option for patients. This includes percutaneous closure of the left atrial appendage (using the Watchman device), transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), transcatheter mitral valve edge-to-edge repair (with MitraClip), percutaneous PFO and ASD closure, and alcohol septal ablation for treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. With these breakthrough therapies, patients are typically able to avoid the need for open heart surgery, general anesthesia and may go home the same or next day. Recovery times are generally just the minimal time needed to allow the small catheter insertion site to heal! Understanding that today’s patients have complicated medical histories, Dr. Hermann frequently collaborates across medical specialties with cardiac surgeons, primary care physicians, neurologists, noninvasive cardiologists, nurse practitioners and more. Furthermore, he firmly believes in the strength and importance of establishing meaningful patient-physician relationships. This partnership and trust is critical to successful long term outcomes. Cardiac disease can be daunting, but Dr. Hermann is committed to clinical excellence and patient care. Dr. Hermann is the father of 3 young boys. His wife is a pediatric surgeon. He is an avid basketball player and believes that the most effective long term treatment strategy for heart disease is centered around a heart healthy diet and lifestyle.
Dr. Hermann is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Atherectomy, and Aortic Valve Replacement.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Hermann is currently accepting new patients.
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925 Gessner Rd, Suite 400, Houston, TX 77024
27700 Northwest Freeway, Suite 601, Cypress, TX 77433
27700 Northwest Freeway, Suite 490, Cypress, TX 77433
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Dr. Biswajit Kar earned his medical degree from the University of Delhi in New Delhi, India. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, where he also finished a fellowship in cardiology and interventional cardiology. During his residency, he was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. A professor of medicine in the Center for Advanced Cardiopulmonary Therapies and Transplantation at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), He Dr. Kar is chief of the medical division of the Center for Advanced Heart Failure at Larry D. Johnson Heart & Vascular Institute at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center. Dr. Kar has practiced medicine in Houston since 1995 and is board certified in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology, cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. He specializes in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, advanced heart failure and heart transplantation, and his clinical interests include advanced heart failure, cardiac transplantation, mechanical assist devices, high-risk coronary interventions, structural heart disease and cardiogenic shock. Patients value Dr. Kar’s exceptional listening skills and his ability to explain conditions and answer questions. They also say he doesn’t rush through appointments. Dr. Kar is a member of the American College of Cardiology, American Society of Artificial Organs, American College of Physicians, Heart Failure Society of America and International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation. Dr. Kar is highly rated in 40 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
Dr. Smalling is a native Texan who received a degree in Aerospace Engineering, master’s degree in Bio-Medical Engineering (ME Department), and Ph.D. from The University of Texas. He is an AOA graduate of The University of Texas Medical School at Houston and completed residency and cardiology fellowship at UCSD. Dr. Smalling is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular medicine, and interventional cardiology and is past president of the American Heart Association, Texas Affiliate. He has been honored as a Distinguished Alumnus of UTHealth in Houston and the College of Engineering, University Texas at Austin. Named an America’s Top Doctor for the past fourteen years, Dr. Smalling has received a number of professional and service awards including the Distinguished Service Award from the AHA Texas Affiliate. He is on the editorial boards of Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions and The Journal of Interventional Cardiology. In addition, he holds several patents and has co-founded a company, Windmill Cardiovascular Systems, to produce a new implantable left ventricular assist device. Dr. Smalling specializes in the treatment of adult congenital heart disease, and valvular heart disease percutaneously as well as peripheral vascular disease interventions including carotid stenting and percutaneous endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm. Additionally, his team is experienced in utilizing left ventricular assist devices to support high risk coronary angioplasty and complicated valve treatment procedures. His research interests include advanced intravascular imaging procedures for coronary artery disease, mechanical and pharmacologic reduction of ischemic myocardial injury and developing advanced heart attack treatment systems. Dr. Smalling is the author of over 240 Scientific Papers, 145 abstracts, 25 book chapters, 2 books, and more than 15 web based CME articles. He and his wife Sharon have 3 children, Geoffrey, Elizabeth and Stephanie and 2 grandchildren. They enjoy cooking, cycling, skiing and traveling together. Board Certifications American Board of Internal Medicine American Board of Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease American Board of Interventional Cardiology Areas of Interest: Interventions including LVAD supported PCI; Structural Heart Interventions including Percutaneous ASD and PFO Repair, Mitral Valvuloplasty, Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair, Aortic Valvuloplasty and Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement; Peripheral Vascular interventions including Limb Salvage Revascularization, Carotid Stenting and Percutaneous Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms. Dr. Smalling is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Daniel Hermann
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Daniel Hermann?
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Is Dr. Daniel Hermann a top-rated expert for Atherectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Daniel Hermann is classified as an Advanced expert for Atherectomy, 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. Daniel Hermann specialize in?
While Dr. Daniel Hermann is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Atherectomy, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Angina. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Daniel Hermann participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Daniel Hermann has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Atherectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Daniel Hermann's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Daniel Hermann accept my insurance?
Dr. Daniel Hermann accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-467-0605 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- AnginaDr. Hermann isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Hermann isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- AtherectomyDr. Hermann isAdvanced. Learn about Atherectomy.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Hermann isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Hermann isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Hermann isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
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- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Hermann isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- AngioplastyDr. Hermann isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Hermann isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Hermann isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- ApoplexyDr. Hermann isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Hermann isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.