Expertise in
3
conditions

Dr. Syed W. Yusuf

Cardiology
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
Houston, TX 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
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Expertise in
3
conditions
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd, 
Houston, TX 

Overview

Syed Yusuf is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.

Dr. Yusuf is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Myocarditis, Cardiac Tamponade, and Heart Tumor.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 86 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Yusuf is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Cardiology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in TX

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
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Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
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CareFirst
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Cigna
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  • PPO
Community Health Choice
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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Wellcare
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Locations

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd, 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.

1 Clinical Trials

Can Emergency Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (eEVAR) Improve the Survival From Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm?
Can Emergency Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (eEVAR) Improve the Survival From Ruptured Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm?
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 19, 2019
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable

86 Total Publications

Preoperative cardiovascular evaluation in patients with cancer.
Preoperative cardiovascular evaluation in patients with cancer.
Journal: Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine
Published: January 04, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Syed W. Yusuf

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Is Dr. Syed W. Yusuf a top-rated expert for Cardiomyopathy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Syed W. Yusuf is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cardiomyopathy, 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. Syed W. Yusuf specialize in?

While Dr. Syed W. Yusuf is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Cardiomyopathy, Myocarditis, and Cardiac Tamponade. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.

Does Dr. Syed W. Yusuf participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Syed W. Yusuf has published 86 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cardiomyopathy. You can view a list of Dr. Syed W. Yusuf's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Syed W. Yusuf accept my insurance?

Dr. Syed W. Yusuf accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-792-4015 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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