Overview
Mahboob Alam is an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Alam is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Heart Attack, Cardiac Tamponade, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 360 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Alam is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
7200 Cambridge St, 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.
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). Dr. Kar is currently accepting new patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mahboob J. Alam
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mahboob J. Alam?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mahboob J. Alam by calling their office at 713-798-2545. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Mahboob J. Alam a top-rated expert for Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mahboob J. Alam is classified as an Distinguished expert for Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), 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. Mahboob J. Alam specialize in?
While Dr. Mahboob J. Alam is a Interventional Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Heart Attack, and Cardiac Tamponade. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Interventional Cardiology.
Does Dr. Mahboob J. Alam participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mahboob J. Alam has published 360 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD). You can view a list of Dr. Mahboob J. Alam's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Mahboob J. Alam accept my insurance?
Dr. Mahboob J. Alam accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-798-2545 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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- Distinguished
- Cardiac TamponadeDr. Alam isDistinguished. Learn about Cardiac Tamponade.
- Heart AttackDr. Alam isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD)
- Advanced
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Alam isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- AnginaDr. Alam isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Alam isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Alam isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Alam isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Alam isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Alam isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Alam isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Experienced
- AngioplastyDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- ApoplexyDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Cardiac ArrestDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Arrest.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Coronary Artery AneurysmDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Aneurysm.
- Coronary Artery FistulaDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Fistula.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD)Dr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD).
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- Heart BlockDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Heart Block.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Heart TumorDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- High CholesterolDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)
- HypertensionDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Neurotrophic KeratitisDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Neurotrophic Keratitis.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive DiseaseDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.
- Stable AnginaDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Stable Angina.
- Subvalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- ThrombectomyDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Thrombectomy.
- Unstable AnginaDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Unstable Angina.
- Ventricular FibrillationDr. Alam isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Fibrillation.
