The 20 Best Embolectomy Doctors in Texas, US

Dr. Ejiofor specializes in coronary artery disease, valvular, thoracic aortic and minimally invasive procedures. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, where he was honored with the Hudson-Penn Award for Excellence in Surgery. Dr. Ejiofor completed his general surgery residency and cardiac surgery fellowship at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School in Boston. During his residency training, he completed an additional two-year postdoctoral research fellowship with the Vicky and Joseph Safra Cardiac Research Fellowship. His research led to several national presentations and peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Ejiofor also holds a master’s degree in public health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, with a concentration in clinical effectiveness, as well as a certification in value-based healthcare delivery from Harvard Business School. Dr. Ejiofor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endocarditis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Infective Endocarditis, Embolectomy, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Ejiofor is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery/Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery, and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

Omar Tanweer, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Omar Tanweer specializes in Neurosurgery and works at BCM Neurosurgery. To make an appointment, please call (713) 798-4696. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Tanweer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Tanweer is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Sameh Sayfo is an accomplished interventional cardiologist with extensive expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of complex cardiovascular and peripheral vascular diseases. His clinical practice encompasses the management of peripheral arterial disease, carotid artery disease, abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), venous thromboembolic disease—including pulmonary embolism and IVC filter placement and retrieval—as well as atrial septal defect (ASD) and patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure. Dr. Sayfo is highly skilled in advanced coronary and peripheral interventions, with specialized proficiency in endovascular aortic repair (EVAR), chronic venous occlusion and reconstruction, and percutaneous peripheral arterial bypass (PTAB). He also performs carotid artery stenting and other minimally invasive procedures aimed at improving patient outcomes and quality of life. He is board certified in Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology, and holds the American Board of Vascular Medicine certification. In addition, he is certified by the National Board of Echocardiography and is a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI) through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography. In leadership roles, Dr. Sayfo serves as the Director of the Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT) and Program Director of the Peripheral Endovascular Fellowship at BSW The Heart Hospital - Plano where he is dedicated to advancing innovation, education, and excellence in vascular care. He also serves as Vice Chair of the Education Committee for the PERT Consortium and contributes to the Vascular Disease Council at SCAI. Beyond his clinical work, Dr. Sayfo is actively involved in clinical research, focusing on interventional cardiology and endovascular therapies. He serves as a national principal investigator for multiple national and international clinical trials and has published in leading peer-reviewed journals. He is an active member of numerous professional societies and is regularly invited to speak at national and international cardiovascular conferences. Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, Dr. Sayfo continues to advance the field of cardiovascular medicine and is currently welcoming new patients. Dr. Sayfo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coronary Heart Disease, Cor Pulmonale, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Angioplasty, and Embolectomy. Dr. Sayfo is board certified in Interventional Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Med/Interventional Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Interventional Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Deepali Tukaye is a Cardiologist and an Interventional Cardiologist practicing medicine in League City, Texas. She has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Tukaye is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Angina, Apoplexy, Embolectomy, and Thrombectomy.

Dr. George is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon and specializes in minimally invasive cardiac surgery and implantation of left ventricular assist devices for end-stage heart failure. Dr. George received his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. He then completed his residency in general surgery at the distinguished Johns Hopkins Hospital where he was awarded the Hugh R. Sharp Cardiac Surgery Research Fellowship. Dr. George stayed on at Johns Hopkins and completed the two-year cardiac research fellowship, receiving numerous awards and recognition for his outstanding work. He then went on to the University of Virginia where he completed a second fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery. Dr. George is on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Plano. Dr. George is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. George is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery/Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

Albert Yoo is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Plano, Texas. Dr. Yoo is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy.

Dharam Kumbhani is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Kumbhani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD), Heart Attack, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Glenn Pride is a Radiologist and a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Pride is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Arteriovenous Malformation, Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy.

Imran Baig is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Temple, Texas. Dr. Baig is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Graham-Little-Piccardi-Lassueur Syndrome, May Thurner Syndrome, Sunburn, Embolectomy, and Thrombectomy.

Aasim Afzal, MD, MBA is board certified and specializes in treating patients with advanced heart failure. Dr. Afzal received his medical education at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, TX. He completed an Internal Medicine residency at Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health, where he also served as the Chief Cardiology Fellow. Dr. Afzal holds a Master's in Business Administration with a focus in Healthcare Management from the University of Texas at Dallas. To view Dr. Afzal's publications, please click here . Dr. Afzal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Embolectomy. Dr. Afzal is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Med/Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Gable is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas A&M College of Medicine at Texas A&M Health Science Center, Dallas. He is a vascular surgery specialist in Richardson, TX and has over 29 years of experience in the medical field.  He graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine medical school in 1992.  He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Dallas and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Plano. Dr. Gable is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Embolectomy. Dr. Gable is board certified in Vascular Surgery- American Board Of Vascular Surgery, General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery, Vascular Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/Vascular Surgery, Vascular Surgery- American Board Of Surgery, and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery.

Mohan Rudrappa is a Pulmonary Medicine provider practicing medicine in The Woodlands, Texas. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Rudrappa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Nodules, Pneumonia, Eosinophilic Pneumonia, Embolectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Rudrappa is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Elmoghrabi is a board-certified cardiovascular specialist with advanced skills to provide comprehensive care to patients with a wide range of cardiovascular conditions. In addition, he has extensive training in advanced cardiac imaging techniques, including echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, nuclear cardiology and cardiac computed tomography. His expertise also includes coronary angiography, basic electrophysiology and heart failure management. With a patient-centered approach to healthcare, Dr. Elmoghrabi aims to establish strong and empathetic doctor-patient relationships so patients feel heard and well-informed about their conditions and treatment options. Then, together, they develop a treatment plan tailored to the patient’s needs, employing evidence-based medicine while considering individual preferences and circumstances. Dr. Elmoghrabi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Acute Coronary Syndrome, Thrombectomy, and Embolectomy. Dr. Elmoghrabi is board certified in Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Med, Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine, and Cardiovascular Disease- American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Joseph L. Mills, M.D. is a board certified vascular surgeon in Houston. Dr. Mills earned his medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine and completed his surgical internship and residency at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center, Lackland AFB, Texas. He went on to train in Vascular Surgery at Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, Oregon, and also completed a senior fellowship in Endovascular Surgery at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. Among his great many honors, he has served as president of the Peripheral Vascular Surgery Society, president of the Western Vascular Society, president of the Association of Program Directors in Vascular Surgery, director of the American Board of Surgery (ABS), immediate past chair of the Vascular Surgery Board of the ABS, and is currently a member of the Surgery Residency Review Committee of the ACGME. He is co-editor of the prestigious Rutherford's Vascular Surgery (7th and 8th editions), the “go-to” textbook for vascular surgery. Dr. Mills has authored nearly 300 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters, focused on his clinical and research interests in noninvasive diagnosis, vein graft stenosis, intimal hyperplasia and limb-salvage in patients with diabetes mellitus. He has been the principal investigator for over 40 clinical trials, including a number of current investigations. Dr. Mills is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Gangrene, Arterial Insufficiency, Leg or Foot Amputation, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Mills is currently accepting new patients.

Subhasis Chatterjee, M.D. is an assistant professor of surgery on the Surgical Critical Care team at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center. Dr. Chatterjee was selected to the Medical Scholars Program at the University of Wisconsin, earning both his undergraduate and medical degrees in addition to being selected to the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. He completed his general surgery training at the University of Pennsylvania and his cardiothoracic surgical training at New York Presbyterian Cornell & Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. After being in private practice in Illinois and Wisconsin he completed a fellowship in critical care at the Mayo Clinic Rochester. His clinical focus is in the critical care of cardiothoracic surgical patients with a perspective as both a cardiothoracic surgeon and intensivist. He is dedicated to excellent patient outcomes and multidisciplinary collaboration. His basic science areas of investigation included an NIH-sponsored grant for gene therapy in ischemia-reperfusion injury after myocardial infarction. He has participated and served as an investigator in a number of clinical trials. His clinical focus in research is in mechanical circulatory support, resource utilization, and critical care scoring systems for the care of cardiothoracic surgical patients. Dr. Chatterjee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Chatterjee is board certified in American Board Of SurgeryAmerican Board Of Thoracic SurgeryCritical CareAmerican Board Of Surgery. Dr. Chatterjee is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Walter Lesley specializes in neuroendovascular surgery and neuroradiology. His professional interests include cerebral aneurysm repair and acute stroke thrombectomy. He is board certified in Radiology, Neuroradiology and Diagnostic Radiology. Dr. Lesley is a member of the American Society of Neuroradiology, the Society of Neurointerventional Surgery, the Association of American Physicians and Surgeons and the Christian Medical & Dental Associations. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family, running, hiking and soccer. His other hobbies include traveling and being part of his local church. Dr. Lesley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty. Dr. Lesley is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology- American Board Of Radiology.

Ravi Ghanta, MD, is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to Houston and nearby communities. Ravi Ghanta specializes in Surgery: Cardiothoracic and works at BCM Dept of Surgery. To make an appointment, please call (832) 355-9910. To review all accepted insurance carriers, please visit: https://www.stlukeshealth.org/patients-visitors/patients/billing-insurance/insurances-accepted. Dr. Ghanta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Endocarditis, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Ghanta is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Jayer Chung came to Houston from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center where he was an Assistant Professor and most recently the Co-Medical Director at the University of Texas Southwestern Wound Center. During his time in Dallas, Dr. Chung also served as the Chief of Vascular Surgery at Parkland Memorial Hospital for 5 years prior to assuming the position at the University. He also received his Masters of Clinical Science from the Southwestern Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences while in Dallas. He is re-locating with his wife, Ngoc My Nguyen Chung and two children. Dr. Chung completed his General Surgery training at the University of Colorado Health and Sciences Center, and his Vascular Surgery fellowship at Emory School of Medicine, where he was trained in the latest endovascular techniques as well as traditional open Vascular Surgery. Dr. Chung's clinical interests include limb salvage, diabetic foot ulceration, carotid occlusive disease, thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysmal disease, aortic graft infections, renovascular hypertension, mesenteric ischemia, venous and arterial thoracic outlet syndrome, and chronic deep venous thrombosis. Dr. Chung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Gangrene, Renal Vein Thrombosis, Thrombectomy, and Leg or Foot Amputation. Dr. Chung is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Danny Ramzy earned his medical degree at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He earned a PhD in medical science at the Institute of Medical Science of the University of Toronto, where he also finished a residency in general surgery. He completed a second residency in cardiothoracic surgery, a fellowship in transplant and mechanical assist devices and a fellowship in aortic surgery at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. An internationally recognized leader in minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgical interventions and the development of new devices, Dr. Ramzy is a fellow of the American College of Cardiology, Royal College of Surgeons of Canada and American College of Surgeons. He focuses on minimally invasive and robotic procedures, which offer less discomfort and faster recovery times for patients, as well as a higher level of care and greater efficiency for both providers and patients. He speaks English, French and Arabic. His clinical interests include robotic mitral repair and replacement; robotic coronary arterial bypass; robotic MAZE procedures; robotic aortic valve replacement; right anterior thoracotomy; ascending aortic replacement and myectomies; transcatheter approaches, including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR). He is also a recognized expert in surgical heart failure and transplantation, including mechanical circulatory support. Dr.Ramzy is the chief of cardiac surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston and the medical director and surgical director for the Heart & Vascular Institute at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center. Author of more than 115 peer-reviewed publications and more than 200 abstracts, he also serves as an editorial board member for The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. Dr. Ramzy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Failure, Heart Tumor, Heart Transplant, and Embolectomy. Dr. Ramzy is board certified in American Board Surgery.

Rahul Sawhney is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Plano,, Texas. Dr. Sawhney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Embolectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Block, Pulmonary Valve Stenosis, Cardiac Arrest, Embolectomy, and Tissue Biopsy.