The 20 Best Aortic Valve Replacement Doctors near Temple, TX

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Aortic Valve Replacement near Temple, TX. Of these, 13 are Experienced, 1 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Afshin Ehsan
    Distinguished in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Cardiology
    Distinguished in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Cardiology

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Afshin Ehsan is a board-certified adult cardiothoracic surgeon. His professional interests include surgical treatment of complex valvular heart disease, catheter-based aortic and mitral valve therapies and minimally invasive surgery. Among his most common procedures is mitral valve repairs, aortic valve replacements and surgery for complex coronary artery disease. Dr. Ehsan is passionate about providing comprehensive treatment for all forms of cardiovascular disease in his patients. Dr. Ehsan is a member of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the Society of University Surgeons, the American College of Cardiology, the American Heart Association and the American College of Surgeons. He is proud to serve as the Chief of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple. Outside of work, Dr. Ehsan enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, traveling and live music. Dr. Ehsan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Vasoconstriction, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Steven Costa
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Cardiology

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Costa is a Cardiologist in Temple, Texas. Dr. Costa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Dan W. Giebel
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    After completing education and training at Texas A&M College of Medicine and Mayo Clinic Rochester MN, Dr. Giebel joined the Division of Cardiology at Temple Clinic Baylor Scott & White Health. He has been a staff cardiologist here since 1994. His career duties involve clinical cardiology, CVICU care, echocardiography and structural heart disease echocardiography, and diagnostic cardiac catheterization. He has been active in teaching medical students, residents, and cardiology fellows. Dr. Giebel's areas of expertise include general cardiology and the treatment of coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, chest pain, heart failure, cardiomyopathy, hypertension, and pericardial disease. Dr. Giebel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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    Syed A. Zamin
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Zamin completed his undergraduate degree in Biological Engineering at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, LA before attending medical school at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA. He then moved to Temple, TX where he completed both his internal medicine residency and cardiovascular disease fellowship at Baylor Scott & White – Texas A&M School of Medicine. Dr. Zamin was happy to be given the opportunity to continue on as faculty at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple, TX. He is currently serving as the Associate Program Director for the Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship and takes an active role in both graduate and undergraduate medical education. He is also an Assistant Professor of Medicine for Baylor College of Medicine as well as Clinical Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine for Texas A&M School of Medicine. Dr. Zamin has an active clinical practice in ICU care, inpatient care, clinic, echo lab, and cath lab. Dr. Zamin's areas of expertise include high cholesterol, high blood pressure, heart attacks, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms. Dr. Zamin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens, Thrombophlebitis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Tim Mixon
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology
    Advanced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Interventional Cardiology

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tim Mixon is an Interventional Cardiologist in Temple, Texas. Dr. Mixon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Heart Attack, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Cardiology

    Scott & White Memorial Hospital

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Houck is a Cardiologist in Temple, Texas. Dr. Houck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Constrictive Pericarditis, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Ventricular Tachycardia, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Christopher Chiles
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Chiles completed his undergraduate education at the University of Texas and did his medical school and residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch. He graduated from medical school with high honors and was awarded the Gold Headed Cane Award by his classmates as the senior most exemplifying the characteristics of “humanity, humility and fidelity”. Upon completion of his year as chief resident at UTMB, he completed his Cardiology Fellowship at the University of North Carolina, where he also served as the Chief Fellow. Dr. Chiles then joined the faculty at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in Temple, Texas. He has served as the Associate Program Director and Program Director for the Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship along with several other roles in graduate medical education including Ombudsman for the GME programs. He is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine. He has authored several book chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles. He currently serves as Chief of Cardiology for the Central Texas Region. He has an active clinical practice in ICU care, clinic, echo and the cath lab. He has areas of interest in critical care, cardiogenic shock, chronic coronary syndromes and stress-induced cardiomyopathy. Dr. Chiles' areas of expertise include the treatment of high cholesterol, heart attacks, coronary heart disease, congestive heart failure, abnormal heart rhythms and high blood pressure. Connect with Dr. Chiles: Dr. Chiles on Doximity. Dr. Chiles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Ventricular Tachycardia, Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia, Arrhythmias, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Sam E. Sawaya
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Hospital Medicine

    Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital - Temple

    546 N Kegley Rd, 
    Temple, TX 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sam Sawaya is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Temple, Texas. Dr. Sawaya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery | Vascular Surgery

    Scott And White Clinic

    1605 S 31st St, Baylor Scott And White Center For Dia, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Mckinney is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in Temple, Texas. Dr. Mckinney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Cardiology

    Scott & White Memorial Hospital

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carl Tommaso is a Cardiologist in Temple, Texas. Dr. Tommaso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atherosclerosis, Heart Valve Repair, and Thrombectomy.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement

    Scott & White Memorial Hospital

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Giuseppe Tavilla is a Cardiologist in Temple, Texas. Dr. Tavilla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Thoracic Surgery

    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Pottmeyer is a Thoracic Surgeon in Temple, Texas. Dr. Pottmeyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arterial Embolism, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Cardiac Electrophysiology
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Cardiac Electrophysiology

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hasan Ashraf is a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Temple, Texas. Dr. Ashraf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Ectopic Heartbeat, Cardiomyopathy, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    General Surgery

    Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Damato is a General Surgeon in Temple, Texas. Dr. Damato is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Valve Replacement
    Cardiology

    Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Temple

    2401 S 31st St, 
    Temple, TX 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jose Exaire is a Cardiologist in Temple, Texas. Dr. Exaire is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, Heart Attack, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see an Aortic Valve Replacement doctor near Temple, TX?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Aortic Valve Replacement doctor near Temple, TX?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Aortic Valve Replacement doctors near Temple, TX?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Aortic Valve Replacement doctors near Temple, TX?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Aortic Valve Replacement doctor near Temple, TX?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Aortic Valve Replacement doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Aortic Valve Replacement doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Aortic Valve Replacement doctor near Temple, TX?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Aortic Valve Replacement doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Aortic Valve Replacement doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Aortic Valve Replacement doctors near Temple, TX?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Aortic Valve Replacement doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Aortic Valve Replacement doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Aortic Valve Replacement doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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