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Cardiologists in Houston, TX

Cardiologists specialise in the heart and blood vessels: rhythm, blood pressure, cholesterol and heart disease. Below are 30 cardiologists with a practice in Houston, Texas, from the federal NPI Registry, with what to bring and ask so your visit counts.

Cardiologists in Houston

  1. Haytham A. Al-Azzeh, MD Cardiology Houston, TX 77089
  2. Rohan R. Wagle, MD Cardiology Houston, TX 77057
  3. Alexander F. Drtil, MD Cardiology Houston, TX 77024
  4. Stephen Little, MD Cardiology Houston, TX 77030
  5. Anita Deswal, MD Cardiology Houston, TX 77030
  6. Scott R. Sherron, MD Cardiology Houston, TX 77030
  7. Christie M. Ballantyne, MD Cardiology Houston, TX 77030
  8. Amit J. Patel, DO Cardiology Houston, TX 77024
  9. Marlos R. Fernandes, MD Cardiology Houston, TX 77089
  10. Faisal A. Arain, MD Cardiology Houston, TX 77070
  11. Nirmal S. Bual, MD, PA Cardiology Houston, TX 77066
  12. Jaime Benrey, MD Cardiology Houston, TX 77030
  13. Hildreth V. Anderson, MD Cardiology Houston, TX 77030
  14. Asif Ali, MD Cardiology Houston, TX 77055
  15. Alvin S. Blaustein, MD Cardiology Houston, TX 77030
  16. Linh Bui, MD Cardiology Houston, TX 77030
  17. Robert T. Bagwell, MD Cardiology Houston, TX 77025
  18. Mahmoud Al Rifai, MD Cardiology Houston, TX 77030
  19. Salman J. Bandeali, MD Cardiology Houston, TX 77030
  20. Nicolas Palaskas, MD Cardiology Houston, TX 77030
  21. Hyeon Ju R. Ali, MD Cardiology Houston, TX 77030
  22. Bader Alshammari, MD Cardiology Houston, TX 77030
  23. Charles H. Caplan, MD Cardiology Houston, TX 77024
  24. Maan Malahfji, MD Cardiology Houston, TX 77030
  25. Edward K. Massin, MD Cardiology Houston, TX 77030
  26. Robert J. Card, MD Cardiology Houston, TX 77030
  27. Peter Y. Kim, MD Cardiology Houston, TX 77030
  28. Hatem M. Alansari Cardiology Houston, TX 77030
  29. Savitri E. Fedson, MD Cardiology Houston, TX 77030
  30. Palur V. Balakrishnan, MD Cardiology Houston, TX 77089

Listings come from the CMS NPPES NPI Registry, the public federal record of licensed providers, checked October 2026. Being listed is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and we do not receive anything from these doctors. Call the office to confirm insurance, availability and that they are accepting new patients. In an emergency, call 911.

When to see a cardiologist

Common reasons

  • Chest discomfort or pressure
  • Palpitations and irregular heartbeat
  • High blood pressure that is hard to control
  • High cholesterol and heart disease risk
  • Shortness of breath with activity

Signs it may be time

  • Your primary care doctor referred you
  • You notice palpitations, a racing or skipped heartbeat
  • You have a strong family history of heart disease
  • A watch or test flagged an irregular rhythm

How to get the most from your cardiologist visit

1

Before: what to bring

  • A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often
  • Your insurance card and photo ID
  • Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them
  • Home blood pressure readings, with dates and times
  • Any ECG or rhythm notifications from your watch
2

During: questions to ask

  • What does my heart rhythm or test result show?
  • What is my overall heart risk, and what changes it most?
  • Which symptoms mean I should call right away?
  • How should I track my heart rate or blood pressure at home?
3

After: what to keep track of

  • When palpitations or chest symptoms happen, and what you were doing
  • Resting heart rate and blood pressure
  • Exercise, sleep, caffeine and alcohol

After your visit

Keep the plan going between appointments

Cardiology care is mostly what you do between visits. Patterns in heart rate, blood pressure and symptoms over weeks tell your cardiologist far more than a single reading in the office. Apple Health already records much of this; the trick is seeing it next to how you felt. Emerge Care, free to download on iPhone, is built for exactly that: tell it how you feel in your own words, get plain answers with the source behind every fact, and walk into your next cardiologist appointment in Houston with a one-page summary and your questions ready.

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  • One-page visit summary PDF
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Questions

How do I find a cardiologist in Houston?

This page lists 30 cardiologists with a practice in Houston, Texas (ZIP codes 77024, 77025, 77030, 77055, 77057, 77066 and more), from the federal NPI Registry. Call the office to confirm they take your insurance and are accepting new patients.

Do I need a referral to see a cardiologist in Houston?

It depends on your insurance plan, not the state. HMO plans usually need a referral from your primary care doctor; many PPO plans do not. Check with your plan before booking.

What should I bring to my first cardiologist appointment?

A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often; Your insurance card and photo ID; Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them; Home blood pressure readings, with dates and times; Any ECG or rhythm notifications from your watch.

Do I need a referral to see a cardiologist?

It depends on your insurance. Many plans need a referral from your primary care doctor; others let you book directly. Check with your plan first.

When are chest symptoms an emergency?

Chest pain or pressure, especially with shortness of breath, sweating, nausea or pain spreading to the arm, jaw or back, needs emergency care. Call 911 rather than waiting for an appointment.

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