Overview
Dr. William E. Cohn is one of the leaders of the team of experts developing a total artificial heart that will deliver blood by means of continuous flow rather than pulsation. This research has grant support from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; the John S. Dunn Research Foundation; the Alexander Family Trust; and the McIngvale family Trust.This new artificial heart is smaller, less expensive, and predicted to be more reliable than previous generations of artificial hearts. William E. Cohn currently has 170 active or pending patents for his inventions and is the founder or co-founder of five venture-backed life science startups. In addition, Dr. Cohn is a venture partner at Santé Health Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on capitalizing early-stage life science technology.
His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pneumothorax, Aortic Regurgitation, and Heart Transplant.
Dr. Cohn is board certified in Thoracic Surgery, American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and General Surgery, American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 83 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Cohn is currently accepting new patients.
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6770 Bertner Ave, Ste C-350, Houston, TX 77030
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).
Baylor College Of Medicine - Cardiothoracic Surgery
Joseph Coselli is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Coselli is highly rated in 20 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.
Baylor College Of Medicine
Christopher Caldarone is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Caldarone is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Vein Stenosis, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Tetralogy of Fallot, Heart Transplant, and Angioplasty.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. William E. Cohn
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William E. Cohn?
You can book an appointment with Dr. William E. Cohn by calling their office at 832-355-9494. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. William E. Cohn a top-rated expert for Heart Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William E. Cohn is classified as an Experienced expert for Heart Transplant, 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. William E. Cohn specialize in?
While Dr. William E. Cohn is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Transplant, Infantile Pneumothorax, and Aortic Regurgitation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. William E. Cohn participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William E. Cohn has published 83 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. William E. Cohn's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. William E. Cohn accept my insurance?
Dr. William E. Cohn accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Community Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 832-355-9494 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Cohn isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Heart TransplantDr. Cohn isExperienced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Infantile PneumothoraxDr. Cohn isExperienced. Learn about Infantile Pneumothorax.