Overview
Dr. Robert Hetz earned his medical degree from McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth), where he did his internship and residency in general surgery. During a postdoctoral fellowship at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth, he was involved in research on the use of progenitor cell therapies for the treatment of central nervous system diseases. He also completed a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. An assistant professor in the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at McGovern Medical School, Dr. Hetz is board certified in general surgery and thoracic surgery and has been in practice since 2009. His clinical interests include robotic surgery, thoracic surgery, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), VATS lobectomy, lung cancer, esophageal cancer, minimally invasive esophagectomy (MIE), mediastinal tumors, minimally invasive thymectomy, chest wall tumors, pleural disease, mesothelioma, hyperhidrosis, VATS sympathectomy, cardiac surgery, coronary artery bypass grafting, valve surgery and aortic surgery.
Dr. Hetz is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Esophageal Perforation, Traumatic Brain Injury, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Hetz is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Hetz 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.
Clinical Research
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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). Dr. Estrera is currently accepting new patients.
Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates
Michael Reardon is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Reardon is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Tumor, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Reardon is currently accepting new patients.
Baylor College Of Medicine - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Joseph Coselli is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Coselli is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Marfan Syndrome, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Coselli is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert A. Hetz
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert A. Hetz?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert A. Hetz 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. Robert A. Hetz a top-rated expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert A. Hetz is classified as an Advanced 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 A. Hetz specialize in?
While Dr. Robert A. Hetz is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Valve Stenosis, Esophageal Perforation, and Traumatic Brain Injury. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Robert A. Hetz participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Robert A. Hetz has published 18 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Valve Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Robert A. Hetz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Robert A. Hetz accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert A. Hetz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. 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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- Advanced
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Hetz isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Hetz isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- Experienced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Hetz isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Hetz isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Hetz isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- GastrostomyDr. Hetz isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Hetz isExperienced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Hetz isExperienced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Lung CancerDr. Hetz isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- PleurisyDr. Hetz isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Hetz isExperienced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Thymic Epithelial TumorDr. Hetz isExperienced. Learn about Thymic Epithelial Tumor.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Traumatic Brain InjuryDr. Hetz isExperienced. Learn about Traumatic Brain Injury.