
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.
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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.
UT Physicians
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Woodlands North Houston Heart Center - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Group - The Woodlands, TX
Margit Nemeth, M.D., F.A.C.C., was born in Mendoza, Argentina, but grew up in Houston, Texas. Her undergraduate training at the University of Texas at Austin was in Mechanical Engineering, and she has a Master's degree in Cancer Biology from the UT Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences in Houston. She then attained her medical school degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, followed by an internal medicine residency training at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. She returned to Houston to obtain cardiology fellowship training at the Texas Heart Institute ' St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital, where she was honored as 'CCU Fellow of the Year' in 2003. Dr. Nemeth has additional training in all aspects of cardiac imaging, including echocardiography, nuclear cardiology, cardiac MRI, and cardiac CT. She has done extensive research in medicine with many peer-reviewed publications on topics as varied as cancer biology, cytogenetics, cardiac MRI, and general disease states as they apply to the heart, as well as optimization of function of biventricular pacemakers. She currently serves as the Medical Director of Noninvasive Cardiology at the St. Luke's Community Medical Center-The Woodlands. Dr. Nemeth's clinical interests focus on all noninvasive aspects of cardiology with particular emphasis on disease prevention, valvular heart disease, and congestive heart failure. She strives to provide her patients with understanding and education regarding their particular disease states. Dr. Nemeth is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in the subspecialty of Cardiovascular Disease, is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, and is certified by the Board of Nuclear Cardiology (American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC)), as well as the National Board of Echocardiography (The American Society of Echocardiography). Dr. Nemeth is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Angina.
Northwest Houston Heart Center
Mohammad Ansari is an Interventional Cardiologist in Tomball, Texas. Dr. Ansari is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Coronary Heart Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Angioplasty, and Stent Placement.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert Aertker
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert Aertker?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert Aertker by calling their office at 281-444-3278. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Robert Aertker a top-rated expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis?
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.
Does Dr. Robert Aertker accept my insurance?
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.
Areas of Expertise
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- AnginaDr. Aertker isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Aertker isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Aertker isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Aertker isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Aertker isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Aertker isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.

