Overview
Born in Quezon City, Philippines, Dr. Edward Baptista grew up in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He earned his undergraduate degree in biology at the University of Dallas, followed by a medical degree from McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). He completed his residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at McGovern Medical School, where he served as chief cardiology fellow. Dr. Baptista, who has been in practice since 1996, is board certified in cardiovascular disease and a fellow of the American College of Cardiology. His primary clinical interests are general cardiology, preventive care, lipid management, heart failure management and echocardiography. Dr. Baptista’s patients rate him highly, citing his friendliness and caring attitude, thoroughness and ability to answer questions. A clinical assistant professor at McGovern Medical School, Dr. Baptista has authored and co-authored research abstracts and journal articles and has participated as co-investigator for several clinical trials. In his leisure time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, traveling and playing golf.
Dr. Baptista is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrial Fibrillation, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Angina.
Dr. Baptista is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
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Houston Methodist Hospital
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Houston Methodist Debakey Cardiology Associates
Khurram Nasir is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Nasir is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, High Cholesterol, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Nasir is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Edward G. Baptista
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Edward G. Baptista?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Edward G. Baptista by calling their office at 281-741-0280. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Edward G. Baptista a top-rated expert for Atrial Fibrillation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Edward G. Baptista is classified as an Distinguished expert for Atrial Fibrillation, 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. Edward G. Baptista specialize in?
While Dr. Edward G. Baptista is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Atrial Fibrillation, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Pediatric Myocarditis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Edward G. Baptista accept my insurance?
Dr. Edward G. Baptista accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 281-741-0280 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Baptista isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Baptista isDistinguished. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Advanced
- AnginaDr. Baptista isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Baptista isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Baptista isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Baptista isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Heart FailureDr. Baptista isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- NecrosisDr. Baptista isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Baptista isAdvanced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Baptista isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Baptista isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Baptista isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Baptista isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Baptista isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Baptista isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Baptista isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Baptista isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Baptista isExperienced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Baptista isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Baptista isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- FaintingDr. Baptista isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Baptista isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Familial Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Baptista isExperienced. Learn about Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.
- Heart AttackDr. Baptista isExperienced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- High CholesterolDr. Baptista isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Baptista isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)Dr. Baptista isExperienced. Learn about Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Baptista isExperienced. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- Mitral Valve ProlapseDr. Baptista isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Prolapse.
- Patent Foramen OvaleDr. Baptista isExperienced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Baptista isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Sick Sinus SyndromeDr. Baptista isExperienced. Learn about Sick Sinus Syndrome.
- Stasis Dermatitis and UlcersDr. Baptista isExperienced. Learn about Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers.
- Unstable AnginaDr. Baptista isExperienced. Learn about Unstable Angina.
- Varicose VeinsDr. Baptista isExperienced. Learn about Varicose Veins.
- Venous InsufficiencyDr. Baptista isExperienced. Learn about Venous Insufficiency.
- Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Baptista isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Tachycardia.