Overview
Born and raised in Venezuela, Dr. Juan Marcano earned his medical degree at the Universidad De Carabobo in Valencia, where he trained as a general surgeon. He completed his internship and residency at UT Health San Antonio Medical School and a fellowship in thoracic surgery at Baylor College of Medicine-Texas Heart Institute in Houston. Dr. Marcano, who has been in practice since 2001, is board certified in general surgery and thoracic and cardiac surgery. He also speaks Spanish fluently. An assistant professor at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, Dr. Marcano focuses on educating future physicians in cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery, advanced heart failure and transplantation. Dr. Marcano’s patients describe him as an excellent physician who listens, puts them at ease. gives complete information, genuinely cares about them and treats them as if they are his only patient. In his spare time, Dr. Marcano likes being with his family and friends, as well as cooking and traveling. He is also a wine lover and guitar afficionado.
His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Thymectomy, and Heart Transplant.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Marcano is currently accepting new patients.
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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). Dr. Estrera is currently accepting new patients.
Baylor College Of Medicine - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Joseph Coselli is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Coselli is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Marfan Syndrome, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Coselli is currently accepting new patients.
Dr. Igor Gregoric earned his medical degree from the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, where he also finished an internship. He completed a residency in general surgery at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston), followed by a second residency in cardiothoracic surgery and a fellowship in cardiovascular surgery at the Texas Heart Institute. Dr. Gregoric, who is board-certified in thoracic surgery, specializes in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, mechanical circulatory support and transplantation. His clinical interests include advanced heart failure, structural heart disease, heart transplantation, mechanical circulatory support (acute and chronic), surgical treatment of advanced heart failure, minimally invasive and robotic cardiothoracic surgery, TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve replacement), arrhythmia surgery and pulmonary embolectomy surgery. He has practiced in the Houston area since 2000. A fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC), Dr. Gregoric is also a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, American Association for Thoracic Surgery, American Society of Artificial Internal Organs and International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation. He has published more than 400 original articles in medical journals and authored numerous book chapters. Dr. Gregoric is on the faculty of McGovern School of Medicine and serves as chief of the surgical division of the Center for Advanced Cardiopulmonary Therapies and Transplantations. Dr. Gregoric is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Ventricular Septal Defects, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Transplant, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Gregoric is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Juan E. Marcano
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Juan E. Marcano?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Juan E. Marcano by calling their office at 713-486-1110. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Juan E. Marcano a top-rated expert for Cardiogenic Shock?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Juan E. Marcano is classified as an Experienced expert for Cardiogenic Shock, 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. Juan E. Marcano specialize in?
While Dr. Juan E. Marcano is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Cardiogenic Shock, Thymectomy, and Aortic Valve Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Juan E. Marcano participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Juan E. Marcano has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cardiogenic Shock. You can view a list of Dr. Juan E. Marcano's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Juan E. Marcano accept my insurance?
Dr. Juan E. Marcano accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-486-1110 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Marcano isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Marcano isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Heart TransplantDr. Marcano isExperienced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- ThymectomyDr. Marcano isExperienced. Learn about Thymectomy.
- Thymic Epithelial TumorDr. Marcano isExperienced. Learn about Thymic Epithelial Tumor.