The Methodist Hospital System
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Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center

For Referring Physicians

Our Services

Medical Management

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm (TAA)
Aortic Dissection
Connective Tissue/Marfan Syndrome

Minimally Invasive

Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
TAA and AAA Stent Repair
Hybrid Procedures (De-branching)
Thoracic & Aortic Arch Aneurysms

Open Surgical

Aortic Root Repair
Aortic Arch Disease
Aortic Valve Repair
Valve-Sparing Procedures
Complex AAA
Thoraco-Abdominal (TAAA) Repair
Ascending Aortic Repair

Acute Aortic Emergencies

Aortic Dissection
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysms
Malperfusion Syndromes

Innovative Aortic Therapies

Percutaneous Aortic Valve (TAVI)
Neurologic / Brain Protection Program
Branch Stent Grafting
Research Branches & Chimneys
Dynamic MR Aortic Imaging

Dear Colleague,

We would like to introduce you to a new service in Texas!  A collaborative multispecialty aortic network focused on the evaluation and treatment of diseases of the aorta. Following the traditions of Dr. Michael E. DeBakey; we have organized experts in medical management, minimally invasive and open surgical therapy to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of your patients with known or suspected aortic disease.

At the Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center we apply leading edge diagnostic and therapeutic strategies to provide individual treatment options for your patient. As a referring physician, you have the choice of a consult (1st or 2nd opinion) only, consult and follow-up (shared patient care) or referral for intervention.

We aim to provide exemplary service to you and your patients.

To make a referral simply contact us:

Sincerely,
Alan B. Lumsden, MD
Medical Director, Methodist Aortic Network

Methodist Aortic Network
6550 Fannin Street
Smith Tower, Suite 1401
Houston, Texas 77030
Office: 713-DEBAKEY (332-2539)
Fax: 713-441-6299
AorticNetwork@tmhs.org
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