Overview
Dr. Monica Bipin Patel earned her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) at Galveston. She completed an internal medicine residency and cardiovascular disease fellowship at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston. Board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, adult comprehensive echocardiography and nuclear cardiology, Dr. Patel specializes in the realm of preventive medicine and cardiovascular imaging, which includes echocardiography, vascular imaging, nuclear imaging, cardiac PET scan and cardiac computed tomography. Dr. Patel interacts and treats patients daily in her role as a cardiologist affiliated with Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital. Since 2010, she has served as an assistant professor in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at McGovern Medical School. In June 2012, she joined the Weatherhead PET Imaging Center as a co-investigator to the CENTURY Health Study, which is aimed at the prevention or reversal of coronary heart disease by intense, combined pharmacologic and lifestyle treatment. She serves as the associate program director of the cardiovascular disease fellowship and is actively involved in the training of future cardiologists.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, and Low Blood Pressure.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.
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Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Monica B. Patel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Monica B. Patel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Monica B. Patel by calling their office at 832-325-7211. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Monica B. Patel a top-rated expert for Coronary Heart Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Monica B. Patel is classified as an Experienced 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. Monica B. Patel specialize in?
While Dr. Monica B. Patel is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Coronary Heart Disease, Acute Coronary Syndrome, and Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Monica B. Patel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Monica B. Patel has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Coronary Heart Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Monica B. Patel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Monica B. Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Monica B. Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 832-325-7211 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- AnginaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- FaintingDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Familial Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.
- Heart AttackDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart FailureDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)Dr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).
- Low Blood PressureDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- NecrosisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Prerenal AzotemiaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Prerenal Azotemia.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.