Robert Aertker

Overview

A native of Katy, Texas, Dr. Aertker is a proud graduate of Texas A&M University, where he studied Biomedical Sciences, graduating summa cum laude. At Texas A&M, he received the Thomas Gathright Outstanding Academic Scholar Award. Dr. Aertker then earned his medical degree at the University of Texas at Houston ' McGovern Medical School and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor medical society. After completing his internal medicine residency training at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, Dr. Aertker returned to Texas to train at The Texas Heart Institute in general and interventional cardiology. He was elected chief cardiology fellow during his tenure there. In addition to his training in interventional cardiology, Dr. Aertker is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular diseases, echocardiography, and nuclear cardiology. His clinical interests include preventative cardiology and percutaneous treatment of coronary, peripheral vascular, and valvular heart disease. He is committed to the practice of evidence-based medical care and emphasizes the importance of patient education.

His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Attack, Atrial Fibrillation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

University Of Texas Health Science Center - Houston

Specialties

Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology
Nuclear Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center - Houston, TX
St. Luke's Health - Lakeside Hospital - The Woodlands, TX
St. Luke's Health - The Vintage Hospital - Houston, TX
St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands Hospital - The Woodlands, TX

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Cigna
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Community Health
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Community Health Choice
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Devoted Health
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
Health Care Services Corporation
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Humana
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Managed Medicaid
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Northern Plains Alliance
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Premera Blue Cross
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UnitedHealthcare
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

Woodlands North Houston Heart Center - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group - The Woodlands, TX
17350 St. Luke's Way, Ste 400, The Woodlands, TX 77384

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.


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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert Aertker is classified as an Experienced expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis, 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. Robert Aertker specialize in?

While Dr. Robert Aertker is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Aortic Valve Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Robert Aertker participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Robert Aertker has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Valve Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Robert Aertker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Robert Aertker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 281-444-3278 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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