Overview
Dr. Jose G. Diez is board certified in cardiovascular diseases and interventional cardiology. He serves as senior research scientist in interventional cardiology at the Texas Heart Institute at CHI Baylor St Luke's Medical Center (THI at BSLMC) and clinical associate professor of medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He is on the interventional cardiology professional staff at THI at BSLMC and the consulting staff of the cardiology service at the Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. Dr. Diez is also an associate editor of the Texas Heart Institute Journal. A graduate of Javeriana University in Bogota, Colombia, Dr. Diez completed an internal medicine residency at the same institution and another at Boston University in Massachusetts. Dr. Diez completed his training in cardiovascular diseases and interventional cardiology at the Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, where he served as chief fellow. His previous academic experience includes appointments at Baylor College of Medicine as director of invasive cardiology at the Baylor Heart Clinic and director of interventional cardiology research. At Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana, he served as director of clinical and interventional research and co-director of the cardiovascular catheterization laboratories. He has received research and education awards from the Mueller Foundation, the EVEREST program, the American College of Cardiology, and the American Heart Association. His interests include acute coronary syndromes; acute and chronic aortic syndromes (aortic aneurysms, aortic dissection, Marfan syndrome); valvular disease (with a focus on the aortic valve and new therapies, such as transcatheter aortic valve implantation TAVI/TAVR); atherothrombosis; antiplatelet and antithrombin therapy; interventional strategies and devices; and vascular biology. Dr. Diez is fluent in both English and Spanish. He is currently accepting new patients, including those seeking to begin cardiovascular care and treatment and those seeking secondary opinions and consultations.
Dr. Diez is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Diez is currently accepting new patients.
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6624 Fannin St, Ste 2480, Houston, TX 77030
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jose G. Diez
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jose G. Diez?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jose G. Diez by calling their office at 713-529-5530. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jose G. Diez a top-rated expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jose G. Diez is classified as an Advanced expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation, 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. Jose G. Diez specialize in?
While Dr. Jose G. Diez is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Jose G. Diez participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jose G. Diez has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Mitral Valve Regurgitation. You can view a list of Dr. Jose G. Diez's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jose G. Diez accept my insurance?
Dr. Jose G. Diez accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-529-5530 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Diez isAdvanced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
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- AnginaDr. Diez isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Diez isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Diez isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Diez isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Diez isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Diez isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.