Overview
Dr. Ira H. Lieber received his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and completed his internship and residency at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston. This was followed by a cardiology research fellowship at The University of California Los Angeles Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and a clinical fellowship at the University of California at Irvine. Board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology, Dr. Lieber has been in practice since 1992. His clinical interests include chest pain syndrome, coronary artery detection, heart attack treatments, nuclear cardiology, echo cardiography, peripheral vascular disease, coronary stenting, congestive heart failure, arrhythmias and vein disease. Dr. Lieber focus is on prevention, early detection and management of heart disease as well as risk factor control of hypertension and cholesterol. Dr. Lieber treats patients 18 years and older. A member of the national board of medical examiners and American College of Cardiology, Dr. Lieber has served as a clinical assistant professor at McGovern Medical School. He is actively involved in cardiovascular research on topics such as cholesterol, diabetes, heart failure, atrial fibrillation and heart attack. Away from the clinic, Dr. Lieber enjoys playing golf, exercising and traveling.
Dr. Lieber is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Arterial Embolism, Varicose Veins, and Carotid Artery Disease.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Lieber is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Lieber has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ira Lieber
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ira Lieber?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ira Lieber by calling their office at 281-358-1950. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ira Lieber a top-rated expert for Apoplexy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ira Lieber is classified as an Advanced expert for Apoplexy, 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. Ira Lieber specialize in?
While Dr. Ira Lieber is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Apoplexy, Arterial Embolism, and Varicose Veins. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Ira Lieber participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ira Lieber has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Apoplexy. You can view a list of Dr. Ira Lieber's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ira Lieber accept my insurance?
Dr. Ira Lieber accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 281-358-1950 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- ApoplexyDr. Lieber isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Lieber isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Lieber isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Varicose VeinsDr. Lieber isAdvanced. Learn about Varicose Veins.
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- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Lieber isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- AnginaDr. Lieber isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Lieber isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Lieber isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Lieber isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Lieber isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.