
Overview
Dr. Rana Afifi earned her medical degree at Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Haifa. She completed her internship and residency in general surgery and a fellowship in vascular and endovascular surgery at Carmel Medical Center in Haifa. She completed a second fellowship in complex aortic surgeries at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). An assistant professor of vascular surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, Dr. Afifi has been in practice since 2004 and is board certified in general surgery as well as vascular and endovascular surgery. Her clinical interests include endovascular surgery, vascular surgery, aortic aneurysms, carotid surgery, peripheral arterial disease, dialysis access, upper and lower extremity revascularization (limb salvage) and medical management of vascular diseases. Patients describe Dr. Afifi as knowledgeable, thorough, straightforward, patient, concerned and easy to talk to. They say she is outstanding at explaining conditions and treatment plans. She is a member of the American Medical Association, Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery, American Heart Association and International Society for Vascular Surgery.
Dr. Afifi is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Aberrant Subclavian Artery, and Thrombectomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 74 peer reviewed articles.
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Dr. Afifi 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.
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Baylor Medicine - Vascular Surgery
Dr. Gustavo Oderich focuses on the clinical evaluation, open surgical and endovascular treatment of aneurysms, dissections, trauma, and aortic pathology involving any segment of the aorta, including the aortoiliac, juxtarenal, pararenal, complex abdominal, thoracoabdominal and aortic arch.He has broad and extensive experience in a wide spectrum of arterial and venous diseases affecting all vascular beds, including carotid, supra-aortic trunk, upper and lower extremity, abdominal and pelvic vessels.He is a world-renowned authority on innovative minimally invasive endovascular techniques to treat complex aortic aneurysms using fenestrated and branched stent grafts. Dr. Oderich has several firsts, including the “first-in-man” implant of the antegrade WL Gore TAMBE stent-graft (Thoraco-Abdominal Multi-Branch Endoprosthesis), the first-in-man implant of the Cook ZFEN Plus stent-graft and the first-in-man total trans-femoral three vessel arch device using antegrade branches. Dr. Oderich extensive clinical experience includes thousands of patients treated by open surgical and endovascular procedures. He has performed over 2,000 standard endovascular and thoracic aortic repairs (EVARs/TEVARs) and nearly 900 fenestrated-branched, fenestrated and branched endovascular repairs (FB-EVAR, FEVAR, BEVAR).Dr. Oderich clinical experience as a leader in vascular surgery spans over two decades. He has a versatile open surgical and endovascular practice that also includes the management of carotid, supra-aortic trunk, renal, and mesenteric artery diseases. He is involved in the multidisciplinary care of patients with connective tissue or heritable disorders including Marfan’s, Loeys-Dietz Syndrome and Vascular Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Dr. Oderich is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Dissection, Aneurysm Repair, and Stent Placement. Dr. Oderich is currently accepting new patients.
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).
Gulf Coast Vascular - Med Center
Kristofer Charlton is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Charlton is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Thrombectomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Charlton is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rana Afifi
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rana Afifi?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rana Afifi by calling their office at 713-486-5100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rana Afifi a top-rated expert for Aortic Dissection?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rana Afifi is classified as an Elite expert for Aortic Dissection, 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. Rana Afifi specialize in?
While Dr. Rana Afifi is a Vascular Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Vascular Surgery.
Does Dr. Rana Afifi participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rana Afifi has published 74 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Dissection. You can view a list of Dr. Rana Afifi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rana Afifi accept my insurance?
Dr. Rana Afifi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-486-5100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Aortic DissectionDr. Afifi isElite. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Distinguished
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Afifi isDistinguished. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Advanced
- Aberrant Subclavian ArteryDr. Afifi isAdvanced. Learn about Aberrant Subclavian Artery.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Afifi isAdvanced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Afifi isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
- Multiple Synostoses Syndrome 1Dr. Afifi isAdvanced. Learn about Multiple Synostoses Syndrome 1.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Afifi isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Afifi isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Afifi isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Afifi isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Coarctation of the AortaDr. Afifi isExperienced. Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Afifi isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.

