Overview
Salim Virani is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Virani is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, High Cholesterol, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 808 peer reviewed articles.
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6565 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Salim S. Virani
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Salim S. Virani?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Salim S. Virani by calling their office at 713-798-5800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Salim S. Virani a top-rated expert for Atherosclerosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Salim S. Virani is classified as an Elite expert for Atherosclerosis, 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. Salim S. Virani specialize in?
While Dr. Salim S. Virani is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, and High Cholesterol. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Salim S. Virani participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Salim S. Virani has published 807 articles and abstracts on conditions like Atherosclerosis. You can view a list of Dr. Salim S. Virani's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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
- AtherosclerosisDr. Virani isElite. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Virani isElite. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- High CholesterolDr. Virani isElite. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- Distinguished
- Familial HypertriglyceridemiaDr. Virani isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.
- Heart AttackDr. Virani isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Virani isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart FailureDr. Virani isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Failure.
- HypertensionDr. Virani isDistinguished. Learn about Hypertension.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Virani isDistinguished. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Advanced
- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Virani isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Virani isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Virani isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Virani isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Virani isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Defective Apolipoprotein B-100Dr. Virani isAdvanced. Learn about Defective Apolipoprotein B-100.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH)
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Virani isAdvanced. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Experienced
- AnginaDr. Virani isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- AngioplastyDr. Virani isExperienced. Learn about Angioplasty.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Virani isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Virani isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Virani isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- AtherectomyDr. Virani isExperienced. Learn about Atherectomy.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Virani isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Cardiac ArrestDr. Virani isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Arrest.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Virani isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Coronary Artery SpasmDr. Virani isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Spasm.
- COVID-19Dr. Virani isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Virani isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- EndocarditisDr. Virani isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- GastrostomyDr. Virani isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Heart TransplantDr. Virani isExperienced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)
- Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)Dr. Virani isExperienced. Learn about Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
- Infective EndocarditisDr. Virani isExperienced. Learn about Infective Endocarditis.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Virani isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- MenopauseDr. Virani isExperienced. Learn about Menopause.
- MyocarditisDr. Virani isExperienced. Learn about Myocarditis.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Virani isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- PericarditisDr. Virani isExperienced. Learn about Pericarditis.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Virani isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Sick Sinus SyndromeDr. Virani isExperienced. Learn about Sick Sinus Syndrome.
- Stable AnginaDr. Virani isExperienced. Learn about Stable Angina.
- Subvalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Virani isExperienced. Learn about Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Virani isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Unstable AnginaDr. Virani isExperienced. Learn about Unstable Angina.
- Ventricular FibrillationDr. Virani isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Fibrillation.
- Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Virani isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Tachycardia.