Anjail Z Sharrief , MD

For referrals to Dr. Richard Smalling, please call 713-500-8828. Named an America’s Top Doctor for the past 14 years, Richard Smalling, M.D., has received a number of professional and service awards including the Distinguished Service Award from the American Heart Association Texas Affiliate. He is on the editorial boards of Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions and The Journal of Interventional Cardiology. In addition, he holds several patents and has co-founded a company, Windmill Cardiovascular Systems, to produce a new implantable left ventricular assist device. Dr. Smalling specializes in the treatment of adult congenital heart disease, and valvular heart disease percutaneously as well as peripheral vascular disease interventions including carotid stenting and percutaneous endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm. Additionally, his team is experienced in utilizing left ventricular assist devices to support high risk coronary angioplasty and complicated valve treatment procedures. His research interests include advanced intravascular imaging procedures for coronary artery disease, mechanical and pharmacologic reduction of ischemic myocardial injury and developing advanced heart attack treatment systems. Dr. Smalling is the author of over 240 Scientific Papers, 145 abstracts, 25 book chapters, 2 books, and more than 15 web based CME articles. He and his wife Sharon have 3 children, Geoffrey, Elizabeth and Stephanie and 2 grandchildren. They enjoy cooking, cycling, skiing and traveling together.

Dr. Walt Lowe is chairman and professor of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He also serves as the Chief of Orthopedic Surgery at Memorial Hermann at the Texas Medical Center and LBJ General Hospital. He is also the Medical Director of the Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine Institute.Certified by the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. Lowe specializes in Sports Medicine with an emphasis on diagnosing and treating a wide range of knee, shoulder, and elbow injuries and disorders. Dr. Lowe serves as the Head Team Physician for the NFL Houston Texans, the Head Team Physician for the NCAA University of Houston Cougars, the Head Team Physician for the NBA Houston Rockets, as well as the North Shore Mustangs, B.F. Terry Rangers and other local area high schools.Dr. Lowe completed a fellowship at the renowned Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic in Los Angeles,California. Dr. Lowe spent a year studying under the Famous Sports Medicine Baseball surgeon Dr. Frank Jobe.

UT Physicians Adult Congenital Heart Disease Clinic located in Houston TX specializes in the care of adults with congenital heart conditions. This clinic is part of the Texas Medical Center and is dedicated to providing comprehensive care including diagnosis treatment and ongoing management for patients. With a team of experienced healthcare professionals the clinic aims to improve the quality of life for individuals with heart defects that have persisted into adulthood. Generated from this place's information