Overview
Rana Afifi is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
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 72 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
5656 Kelley St, Houston, TX 77026
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.
Baylor Medicine - Vascular Surgery
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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.
Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates
Alan Lumsden is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Lumsden is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peripheral Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Stent Placement, and Angioplasty.
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 713-566-4635. 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 Distinguished 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 72 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 713-566-4635 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Aortic DissectionDr. Afifi isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- 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.
