Overview
Dr. Robert Salazar earned his undergraduate degree in biology at The University of Texas-Pan American and his medical degree at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He then completed his internship and residency at Harvard University, followed by fellowships in interventional and structural cardiology at the Texas Heart Institute in Houston. Dr. Salazar, who is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, is board certified in five areas: internal medicine, cardiology, echocardiology, nuclear cardiology and interventional cardiology. His expertise includes advanced coronary intervention, peripheral vascular disease and structural heart disease, and he is trained to perform TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve replacement), EVAR (endovascular aneurysm repair) for abdominal aortic aneurysm, carotid stent placement, ASD (atrial septal defect) and PFO (patent foraman ovale) closure. He speaks Spanish. His practice philosophy centers on providing outstanding care through comprehensive, state-of-the-art screening services and education for long-term health. Dr. Salazar is committed to improving his patients’ quality of life through education, prevention and management of cardiovascular disease. Dr. Salazar’s patients say he’s a good listener, explains things well, takes time to answer questions and treats them with respect. Outside of the office, Dr. Salazar spends time staying up to date with the latest technology. He also enjoys traveling and spending time with his wife and children.
Dr. Salazar is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Venous Insufficiency, Heart Attack, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Apoplexy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Salazar is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Salazar 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
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.
2 Clinical Trials
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Houston Methodist Hospital
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Houston Methodist Debakey Cardiology Associates
Neal Kleiman is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Kleiman is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Coronary Heart Disease, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert Salazar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert Salazar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert Salazar by calling their office at 281-358-1950. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Robert Salazar a top-rated expert for Venous Insufficiency?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert Salazar is classified as an Advanced expert for Venous Insufficiency, 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 Salazar specialize in?
While Dr. Robert Salazar is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Venous Insufficiency, Heart Attack, and Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Robert Salazar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Robert Salazar has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Venous Insufficiency. You can view a list of Dr. Robert Salazar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Robert Salazar accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert Salazar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 281-358-1950 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- ApoplexyDr. Salazar isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Salazar isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Heart AttackDr. Salazar isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Stasis Dermatitis and UlcersDr. Salazar isAdvanced. Learn about Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers.
- Venous InsufficiencyDr. Salazar isAdvanced. Learn about Venous Insufficiency.
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- Acute Arterial Occlusion of KidneyDr. Salazar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney.
- AnginaDr. Salazar isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Salazar isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Salazar isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Salazar isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Salazar isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.