Overview
Leo Simpson is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Simpson is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Cardiogenic Shock, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Cardiac Ablation, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 28 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Simpson is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
7200 Cambridge St, Houston, TX 77030
6770 Bertner Ave, Suite C 350, Houston, TX 77030
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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Dr. Biswajit Kar earned his medical degree from the University of Delhi in New Delhi, India. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, where he also finished a fellowship in cardiology and interventional cardiology. During his residency, he was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. A professor of medicine in the Center for Advanced Cardiopulmonary Therapies and Transplantation at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), He Dr. Kar is chief of the medical division of the Center for Advanced Heart Failure at Larry D. Johnson Heart & Vascular Institute at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center. Dr. Kar has practiced medicine in Houston since 1995 and is board certified in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology, cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology. He specializes in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology, advanced heart failure and heart transplantation, and his clinical interests include advanced heart failure, cardiac transplantation, mechanical assist devices, high-risk coronary interventions, structural heart disease and cardiogenic shock. Patients value Dr. Kar’s exceptional listening skills and his ability to explain conditions and answer questions. They also say he doesn’t rush through appointments. Dr. Kar is a member of the American College of Cardiology, American Society of Artificial Organs, American College of Physicians, Heart Failure Society of America and International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation. Dr. Kar is highly rated in 40 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
Houston Cardiovascular Assoc PA
Barry Trachtenberg is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist and a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Trachtenberg is highly rated in 46 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Primary Amyloidosis, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Trachtenberg is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Leo Simpson
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Leo Simpson?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Leo Simpson by calling their office at 713-798-1000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Leo Simpson a top-rated expert for Coronary Heart Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Leo Simpson is classified as an Advanced expert for Coronary 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. Leo Simpson specialize in?
While Dr. Leo Simpson is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Coronary Heart Disease, Cardiogenic Shock, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology.
Does Dr. Leo Simpson participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Leo Simpson has published 28 articles and abstracts on conditions like Coronary Heart Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Leo Simpson's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Leo Simpson accept my insurance?
Dr. Leo Simpson accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-798-1000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- AnginaDr. Simpson isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Simpson isAdvanced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Simpson isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Simpson isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Simpson isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Heart AttackDr. Simpson isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Attack.
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- Aortic DissectionDr. Simpson isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Simpson isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Simpson isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Simpson isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Simpson isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy