
Overview
Dr. Karan Bhalla earned his medical degree at Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College in Mumbai, India, and completed his internship and residency at Baptist Health System in Birmingham, Alabama, where he served as chief resident. He then completed his fellowship in cardiology and interventional cardiology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston. Board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases and interventional cardiology, Dr. Bhalla has been in practice since 2003. His clinical interests include cardiology, vascular medicine and vein therapies. Dr. Bhalla strives to provide compassionate care with state-of-the-art technology to each patient. His patients say they appreciate his considerate bedside manner, and that he takes the time needed to explain the treatment plan and answer their questions. He believes in treating each patient as if they were a family member. He treats patients 12 years and older and is fluent in Spanish. Past president of the Harris County Medical Society, Dr. Bhalla is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology and Fellow of the Society of Coronary Angiography and Intervention. He currently serves on the faculty of McGovern Medical School. Residents of Friendswood, Dr. Bhalla and his wife have two sons. In his spare time he enjoys coaching basketball, car racing, traveling, trying new foods and spending time with his family.
Dr. Bhalla is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Metabolic Syndrome, Stable Angina, Angina, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Bhalla is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Bhalla 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.
3 Clinical Trials
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Houston Methodist Hospital
Salim Virani is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Virani is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Houston Methodist Debakey Cardiology Associates
Khurram Nasir is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Nasir is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, High Cholesterol, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Nasir is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karan S. Bhalla
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karan S. Bhalla?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Karan S. Bhalla by calling their office at 713-943-2800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Karan S. Bhalla a top-rated expert for Metabolic Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karan S. Bhalla is classified as an Distinguished expert for Metabolic Syndrome, 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. Karan S. Bhalla specialize in?
While Dr. Karan S. Bhalla is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Metabolic Syndrome, Stable Angina, and Angina. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Karan S. Bhalla participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Karan S. Bhalla has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Metabolic Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Karan S. Bhalla's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Karan S. Bhalla accept my insurance?
Dr. Karan S. Bhalla accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-943-2800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- AnginaDr. Bhalla isDistinguished. Learn about Angina.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Bhalla isDistinguished. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Bhalla isDistinguished. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Bhalla isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Bhalla isDistinguished. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- FaintingDr. Bhalla isDistinguished. Learn about Fainting.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Bhalla isDistinguished. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- HypertensionDr. Bhalla isDistinguished. Learn about Hypertension.
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Bhalla isDistinguished. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Bhalla isDistinguished. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Stable AnginaDr. Bhalla isDistinguished. Learn about Stable Angina.
- Stasis Dermatitis and UlcersDr. Bhalla isDistinguished. Learn about Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers.
- Varicose VeinsDr. Bhalla isDistinguished. Learn about Varicose Veins.
- Venous InsufficiencyDr. Bhalla isDistinguished. Learn about Venous Insufficiency.
- Advanced
- ArrhythmiasDr. Bhalla isAdvanced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Bhalla isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Bhalla isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Bhalla isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Bhalla isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect
- Heart FailureDr. Bhalla isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- High CholesterolDr. Bhalla isAdvanced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Bhalla isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Sick Sinus SyndromeDr. Bhalla isAdvanced. Learn about Sick Sinus Syndrome.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Bhalla isAdvanced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Unstable AnginaDr. Bhalla isAdvanced. Learn about Unstable Angina.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Blood ClotsDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Blood Clots.
- Cardiac AblationDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Ablation.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Congenital Coronary Artery MalformationDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation.
- Coronary Artery AneurysmDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Aneurysm.
- Coronary Artery FistulaDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Fistula.
- Coronary Artery SpasmDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Spasm.
- Defective Apolipoprotein B-100Dr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Defective Apolipoprotein B-100.
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.
- EndocarditisDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- Familial Dilated CardiomyopathyDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
- Familial Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.
- Heart AttackDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Heart MurmursDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Heart Murmurs.
- Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
- His Bundle TachycardiaDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about His Bundle Tachycardia.
- Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)
- Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4Dr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)Dr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).
- Low Blood PressureDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- LymphangiectasisDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangiectasis.
- Meige DiseaseDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Meige Disease.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Multifocal Atrial TachycardiaDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia.
- NecrosisDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Paroxysmal Ventricular FibrillationDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- PericarditisDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Pericarditis.
- Primary Intestinal LymphangiectasiaDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia.
- Prinzmetal's Variant AnginaDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Prinzmetal's Variant Angina.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive DiseaseDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.
- SitosterolemiaDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Sitosterolemia.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Ventricular FibrillationDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Fibrillation.
- Wolff-Parkinson-White SyndromeDr. Bhalla isExperienced. Learn about Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome.