
Overview
Dr. Firas Mussa earned his medical degree at the University of Baghdad College of Medicine and completed an internship and residency in general surgery at He also earned a master’s degree in clinical investigation and comparative effectiveness at NYU School of Medicine in New York City. In practice since 1995, Dr. Mussa is board certified in general surgery and vascular surgery. His clinical interests include open and complex endovascular repair of thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms, type B aortic dissections, carotid artery stenosis, lower extremity ischemia, mesenteric ischemia, venous insufficiency and varicose veins. A professor of vascular surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Dr. Mussa is passionate about educating the next generation of leaders in vascular surgery, has been actively involved teaching, mentoring and training medical students, residents and fellows. He also holds joint appointment with the Imperial College in London. He is a Distinguished Member of the Society of Vascular Surgery and serves as Distinguished Reviewer for the Journal of Vascular Surgery.
Dr. Mussa is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thrombectomy, and Angioplasty.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 67 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Baylor Medicine - Vascular Surgery
Dr. Gustavo Oderich focuses on the clinical evaluation, open surgical and endovascular treatment of aneurysms, dissections, trauma, and aortic pathology involving any segment of the aorta, including the aortoiliac, juxtarenal, pararenal, complex abdominal, thoracoabdominal and aortic arch.He has broad and extensive experience in a wide spectrum of arterial and venous diseases affecting all vascular beds, including carotid, supra-aortic trunk, upper and lower extremity, abdominal and pelvic vessels.He is a world-renowned authority on innovative minimally invasive endovascular techniques to treat complex aortic aneurysms using fenestrated and branched stent grafts. Dr. Oderich has several firsts, including the “first-in-man” implant of the antegrade WL Gore TAMBE stent-graft (Thoraco-Abdominal Multi-Branch Endoprosthesis), the first-in-man implant of the Cook ZFEN Plus stent-graft and the first-in-man total trans-femoral three vessel arch device using antegrade branches. Dr. Oderich extensive clinical experience includes thousands of patients treated by open surgical and endovascular procedures. He has performed over 2,000 standard endovascular and thoracic aortic repairs (EVARs/TEVARs) and nearly 900 fenestrated-branched, fenestrated and branched endovascular repairs (FB-EVAR, FEVAR, BEVAR).Dr. Oderich clinical experience as a leader in vascular surgery spans over two decades. He has a versatile open surgical and endovascular practice that also includes the management of carotid, supra-aortic trunk, renal, and mesenteric artery diseases. He is involved in the multidisciplinary care of patients with connective tissue or heritable disorders including Marfan’s, Loeys-Dietz Syndrome and Vascular Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Dr. Oderich is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Dissection, Aneurysm Repair, and Stent Placement. Dr. Oderich is currently accepting new patients.
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).
Gulf Coast Vascular - Med Center
Kristofer Charlton is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Charlton is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Thrombectomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Charlton is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Firas Mussa
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Firas Mussa?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Firas Mussa by calling their office at 713-486-5100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Firas Mussa a top-rated expert for Aortic Dissection?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Firas Mussa is classified as an Distinguished expert for Aortic Dissection, 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. Firas Mussa specialize in?
While Dr. Firas Mussa is a Vascular Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Vascular Surgery.
Does Dr. Firas Mussa participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Firas Mussa has published 67 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Dissection. You can view a list of Dr. Firas Mussa's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Firas Mussa accept my insurance?
Dr. Firas Mussa accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-486-5100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Distinguished
- Aortic DissectionDr. Mussa isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
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- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Mussa isAdvanced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Mussa isAdvanced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
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- AngioplastyDr. Mussa isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Mussa isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Mussa isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Mussa isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Mussa isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Mussa isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.

