The Methodist Hospital System. Leading Medicine
The Methodist Hospital System. Leading Medicine

Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates - Kurrelmeyer

Karla M. Kurrelmeyer, M.D., F.A.C.C.

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College

Dr Karla Kurrelmeyer

Practice Location

Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates
Smith Tower
6550 Fannin, Suite 1901
Houston, TX 77030
713-441-1100

Medical School

University of Minnesota Medical School,
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Medicine Residency

Washington University, Barnes Hospital,
St. Louis, Missouri

Cardiology Fellowship

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas

Areas of Interest

  • Treatment of heart disease in women
  • Arrhythmias
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Hypercholesterolemia
  • Hypertension
  • Valvular heart disease
  • Echocardiography

Board Certification

  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Subspecialty certification in Echocardiography

Languages

English

Biography

Dr. Karla M. Kurrelmeyer is Medical Director of Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates, and an Assistant Professor of Weill Cornell Medical College and New York Presbyterian Hospital. As a clinical cardiologist, she has a particular interest in prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease in women. Her research interests include noninvasive stress testing for the detecting of coronary artery disease and congestive heart failure in women. She has also done studies on lipid management, hormone effects and platelet function in women.

Dr. Kurrelmeyer is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, and Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography. She is a member of the American Society of Echocardiography, American College of Cardiology, American Medical Association, American Heart Association and the Harris County Medical Society. She is a fellow of The American College of Cardiology.

Dr. Kurrelmeyer received a certificate of appreciation from the Lions Worldwide Women’s Symposium in March 2006. She was recipient of the American Heart Association Melvin L. Marcus Young Investigator Award in Cardiovascular Science in 1998. She also was recipient of the Baylor College of Medicine Best Basic Research Award in 1998.