Irfan Iftikhar
Expertise in
3
conditions

Dr. Irfan Iftikhar

Cardiology
2222 Greenhouse Rd, Ste 600, 
Houston, TX 
Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
3
conditions
2222 Greenhouse Rd, Ste 600, 
Houston, TX 

Overview

Dr. Irfan Iftikhar obtained his medical degree from Dow Medical College in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan. He completed his internship and residency, followed by a year of research in vascular biology, at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Afterward, he completed his fellowship in general and interventional cardiology at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, where he served as chief cardiology fellow. Board certified in cardiology and interventional cardiology, Dr. Iftikhar has practiced medicine since 1989. He specializes in all aspects of cardiovascular disease and his clinical interests include coronary and peripheral vascular disease management and treatment. Dr. Iftikhar is dedicated to providing each patient with personal, compassionate care using the latest techniques in cardiovascular care. He offers treatments tailored to each patient and emphasizes prevention. Dr. Iftikhar treats patients 18 years and older and speaks Spanish. Dr. Iftikhar has been named among the top cardiologists in Houston by H Texas magazine and a ‘Super Doc’ by Texas Monthly magazine. He has written and presented papers at numerous national medical conferences. Houston residents, Dr. Iftikhar and his wife have three sons.

Dr. Iftikhar is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, and Angina.

Dr. Iftikhar is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Fellowships

Loyola University of Chicago 2000

Hospital Affiliations

Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital
Houston Methodist West Hospital
Houston Methodist Hospital
Columbus Community Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi
Urdu

Gender

Male

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Locations

2222 Greenhouse Rd, Ste 600, Houston, TX 77084
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Is Dr. Irfan Iftikhar a top-rated expert for Hypertensive Heart Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Irfan Iftikhar is classified as an Advanced expert for Hypertensive Heart Disease, 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. Irfan Iftikhar specialize in?

While Dr. Irfan Iftikhar is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Necrosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Irfan Iftikhar accept my insurance?

Dr. Irfan Iftikhar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 832-230-5065 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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