Cardiology
Dr. Kalife completed his internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He then completed his fellowship in cardiovascular disease at the Texas Heart Institute where he served as chief cardiology fellow. Subsequently he did his training in interventional cardiology at Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, California. He initially practiced in the Rio Grande Valley in South Texas and eventually returned to Houston where he practices now. He has been involved through the years in the teaching of students, residents and fellows and has received several awards in recognition to the development of the residents and students. His clinical interests are in coronary artery disease and peripheral vascular disease in diabetic patients and in patients with chronic kidney disease. He is also interested in the association of coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus in the Hispanic population.
Cardiology is a specialty of medicine which deals with problems of heart, arteries and veins. Doctors specializing in Cardiology are called Cardiologists and they treat conditions like heart attack, leaky or narrow valves, heart failure and more.
Interventional Cardiologists are those who specializes in treatment of coronary artery disease or structural heart disease with catheter based technology. They perform procedures like stents, balloon angioplasty to open up blockages for heart attack and chest pain.
Credentials
MDGender
MaleGraduation year
1989Years of experience
35Professional School
OtherMonday:
8:30AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday:
8:30AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday:
8:30AM - 5:00PM
Thursday:
8:30AM - 5:00PM
Friday:
8:30AM - 5:00PM
Saturday:
Closed
Sunday:
Closed
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The top specialties of Gerardo Kalife, MD include Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology
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The office is located at 1140 Westmont Drive in Houston, TX.
Gerardo Kalife, MD accepts various types of health insurance, but individual coverage may be variable. You should check with your health insurance whether the particular doctor is in network or not.
Cardiac Risk Assessment, Vasovagal Syncope, Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), Mitral stenosis, Acute Myocardial Infarction, Angina, Aortic stenosis, Atrial fibrillation, Cardiac risk assesment, Chemotherapy and Cardiac Toxicity, Chest pain, Coronary artery disease, Heart Attack, Heart Failure (Cardiomyopathy), Hyperlipidemia, Hypertension, Leaky heart valve, Mitral regurgitation, Mitral valve prolapse, Palpitations, Shortness of breath, Skipped beats, Syncope, Valve heart disease, Women and Cardiovascular Disorders, Heart murmur, Stroke, Aortic regurgitation, Tricuspid regurgitation, Hole in the Heart, PFO (Patent Foramer Ovale), Arrhythmias, Pulmonary arterial Hypertension, Supraventricular Tachyardia, Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Peripheral vascular disease, Cardiac Arrest, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Batista Procedure, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Ischemic Cardiomyopathy, Nonischemic Cardiomyopathy
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