Overview
Richard Smalling is a Cardiologist in Houston,, Texas. Dr. Smalling is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Patent Foramen Ovale, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 95 peer reviewed articles and participating in 10 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
6431 Fannin 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.
10 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard Smalling
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Smalling?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Smalling by calling their office at 713-500-6559. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard Smalling a top-rated expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Smalling is classified as an Elite expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation, 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. Richard Smalling specialize in?
While Dr. Richard Smalling is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Patent Foramen Ovale, and Atrial Septal Defect (ASD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Richard Smalling participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard Smalling has published 95 articles and abstracts on conditions like Mitral Valve Regurgitation. You can view a list of Dr. Richard Smalling's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard Smalling accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard Smalling accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-500-6559 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
- Elite
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Smalling isElite. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Patent Foramen OvaleDr. Smalling isElite. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale.
- Distinguished
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Smalling isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Smalling isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)Dr. Smalling isDistinguished. Learn about Atrial Septal Defect (ASD).
- Patent Foramen Ovale RepairDr. Smalling isDistinguished. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
- Supravalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Smalling isDistinguished. Learn about Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)Dr. Smalling isDistinguished. Learn about Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
- Advanced
- AnginaDr. Smalling isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Smalling isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Familial Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyDr. Smalling isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
- Heart AttackDr. Smalling isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Smalling isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dr. Smalling isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Smalling isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Smalling isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- AngioplastyDr. Smalling isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- Aortopulmonary WindowDr. Smalling isExperienced. Learn about Aortopulmonary Window.
- ApoplexyDr. Smalling isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Smalling isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.