Overview
Yishay Orr is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Orr is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Transposition of the Great Arteries, Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis, Lung Transplant, and Heart Transplant.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 51 peer reviewed articles.
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6651 Main St Fl 21, 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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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).
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Yishay Orr
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Yishay Orr?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Yishay Orr by calling their office at 832-826-2030. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Yishay Orr a top-rated expert for Atrioventricular Septal Defect?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Yishay Orr is classified as an Distinguished expert for Atrioventricular Septal Defect, 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. Yishay Orr specialize in?
While Dr. Yishay Orr is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Transposition of the Great Arteries, and Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Yishay Orr participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Yishay Orr has published 51 articles and abstracts on conditions like Atrioventricular Septal Defect. You can view a list of Dr. Yishay Orr'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
- Distinguished
- Atrioventricular Septal DefectDr. Orr isDistinguished. Learn about Atrioventricular Septal Defect.
- Advanced
- Subvalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Orr isAdvanced. Learn about Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- Transposition of the Great Arteries
- Experienced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Orr isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Orr isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Aortopulmonary WindowDr. Orr isExperienced. Learn about Aortopulmonary Window.
- Coarctation of the AortaDr. Orr isExperienced. Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.
- Constrictive PericarditisDr. Orr isExperienced. Learn about Constrictive Pericarditis.
- Double DiscordiaDr. Orr isExperienced. Learn about Double Discordia.

