Overview
Zulfiqar Cheema is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Webster, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 23 years.
Dr. Cheema is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Cheema is currently accepting new 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).
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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.
Naveed Saqib is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 23 years. Dr. Saqib is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Gangrene, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Saqib is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Zulfiqar Cheema
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Zulfiqar Cheema?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Zulfiqar Cheema by calling their office at 346-333-2770. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Zulfiqar Cheema a top-rated expert for Gangrene?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Zulfiqar Cheema is classified as an Distinguished 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. Zulfiqar Cheema specialize in?
While Dr. Zulfiqar Cheema is a Vascular Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gangrene, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Arterial Insufficiency. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Vascular Surgery.
Does Dr. Zulfiqar Cheema participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Zulfiqar Cheema has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gangrene. You can view a list of Dr. Zulfiqar Cheema's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Zulfiqar Cheema accept my insurance?
Dr. Zulfiqar Cheema accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 346-333-2770 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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.
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- Distinguished
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Cheema isDistinguished. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Cheema isDistinguished. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- GangreneDr. Cheema isDistinguished. Learn about Gangrene.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Cheema isDistinguished. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Advanced
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Cheema isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Cheema isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Cheema isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Arterial Tortuosity SyndromeDr. Cheema isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Cheema isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Cheema isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- CellulitisDr. Cheema isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Cheema isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.


