
Overview
Dr. Taylor Hicks earned his medical degree at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. After his internship and residency in general surgery at the University of Illinois in Chicago, he completed a fellowship in vascular surgery at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. In practice since 2004, Dr. Hicks is board certified in general surgery and vascular surgery. He is an assistant professor in the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston. He is also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery and the Southern Association of Vascular Surgery. Dr. Hicks performs open and endovascular treatments of peripheral arterial disease, aneurysmal disease, chronic venous insufficiency and hemodialysis access. Among his primary clinical interests is thoracic outlet syndrome. He treats patients who are 13 and older. Based on his belief in individualized, patient-centered medicine, Dr. Hicks thoroughly discusses all options, including nonsurgical, minimally invasive and open surgical treatments. This allows each patient to decide which approach is best. He values long-term patient-physician relationships, which he considers a vital part of treating people with vascular disease. A resident of Fulshear, Dr. Hicks is married and the father of a son and daughter. His favorite leisure activities are cooking, traveling and spending time with his family.
Dr. Hicks is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Varicose Veins, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, and Thrombectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Dr. Hicks 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.
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Baylor Medicine - Vascular Surgery
Dr. Gustavo Oderich focuses on the clinical evaluation, open surgical and endovascular treatment of aneurysms, dissections, trauma, and aortic pathology involving any segment of the aorta, including the aortoiliac, juxtarenal, pararenal, complex abdominal, thoracoabdominal and aortic arch.He has broad and extensive experience in a wide spectrum of arterial and venous diseases affecting all vascular beds, including carotid, supra-aortic trunk, upper and lower extremity, abdominal and pelvic vessels.He is a world-renowned authority on innovative minimally invasive endovascular techniques to treat complex aortic aneurysms using fenestrated and branched stent grafts. Dr. Oderich has several firsts, including the “first-in-man” implant of the antegrade WL Gore TAMBE stent-graft (Thoraco-Abdominal Multi-Branch Endoprosthesis), the first-in-man implant of the Cook ZFEN Plus stent-graft and the first-in-man total trans-femoral three vessel arch device using antegrade branches. Dr. Oderich extensive clinical experience includes thousands of patients treated by open surgical and endovascular procedures. He has performed over 2,000 standard endovascular and thoracic aortic repairs (EVARs/TEVARs) and nearly 900 fenestrated-branched, fenestrated and branched endovascular repairs (FB-EVAR, FEVAR, BEVAR).Dr. Oderich clinical experience as a leader in vascular surgery spans over two decades. He has a versatile open surgical and endovascular practice that also includes the management of carotid, supra-aortic trunk, renal, and mesenteric artery diseases. He is involved in the multidisciplinary care of patients with connective tissue or heritable disorders including Marfan’s, Loeys-Dietz Syndrome and Vascular Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. Dr. Oderich is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Dissection, Aneurysm Repair, and Stent Placement. Dr. Oderich is currently accepting new patients.
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).
Gulf Coast Vascular - Med Center
Kristofer Charlton is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Charlton is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome, Thrombectomy, and Osteotomy. Dr. Charlton is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Taylor Hicks
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Taylor Hicks?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Taylor Hicks by calling their office at 713-486-8346. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Taylor Hicks a top-rated expert for Gangrene?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Taylor Hicks is classified as an Advanced expert for Gangrene, 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. Taylor Hicks specialize in?
While Dr. Taylor Hicks is a Vascular Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gangrene, Varicose Veins, and Peripheral Artery Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Vascular Surgery.
Does Dr. Taylor Hicks participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Taylor Hicks has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gangrene. You can view a list of Dr. Taylor Hicks's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Taylor Hicks accept my insurance?
Dr. Taylor Hicks accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-486-8346 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- GangreneDr. Hicks isAdvanced. Learn about Gangrene.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Hicks isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Hicks isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Hicks isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Hicks isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- CellulitisDr. Hicks isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Hicks isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.

