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Dr. Estrera is a Professor in the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery Section, at the McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth). He is a faculty member of many interacting medical facilities at UTHealth. He is also Chief of Cardiac Surgery and Director of the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at the Heart and Vascular Institute, Memorial Hermann Hospital – Texas Medical Center.
He specializes in diseases of the aorta, specifically focused on thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms and aortic dissection.
Dr. Estrera has been an integral part in building the department and the cardiovascular surgical service at UTHealth. Dr. Anthony Estrera has authored and co-authored 35 book chapters and over 150 publications and peer-reviewed medical journals. His studies have led to refinements in surgical techniques for the treatment of thoracic aortic aneurysms and aortic dissection. In collaboration with Dianna Milewicz, M.D. Chief of Medical Genetics at The University of Texas Houston, their combined efforts have led to the identification of multiple genes associated with the etiology of thoracic aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection. Dr Estrera has lectured and conducted workshops worldwide which has provided integral training for cardiovascular surgeons.
He is a Fellow of The American College of Surgeons, a member of the American Association for Thoracic Surgeons, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons,and a member of DeBakey International Surgical Society, the Cardiothoracic Surgery Network (CTSNET), the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association, and Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He is certified with both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Estrera also serves on the editorial board for the Annals of Thoracic Surgery and for The American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
Dr. Estrera is married and has 3 children.
All patient experience ratings and comments are submitted by actual patients and are received and validated by a leading independent survey company, NRC Health.
I have known Dr Estrera for a long time. I trust and respect his opinions. His staff too is very helpful. I had an excellent visit with him.
Very good
Great doctor, great staff, answered all your questions, very friendly, highly recommend.
Always the friendliest staff and best of care!
Dr. Estrera is fantastic.
Dr. Estrera and staff are very capable care givers and ever so friendly and accommodating .
Overall great experience- provider is well mannered soft spoken physician who did not rush the visit and allowed me to express any concerns or questions about my condition...
I waited 40 minutes to get in when I got to the treatment room asked the nurse will there be more waiting time she said I don't know so I walked out
This is by far the best medical care I have ever encountered. Everyone is kind, caring, polite, and helpful
Everyone was thoughtful and caring and addressed all of my questions and concerns. Fantastic group and was very happy with the visit. Thank you all for making me comfortable and well cared fror.
Dr Estrera and Selena have been very important in the health care of my wife and I through surgeries and followup. They continue through our sons in that they will set up testing to see if genes predict similar aneurysms in the boys.
It's was very good.
Dr Estrera is the best!
The doctor was very patient and took time to answer all of my questions. He was knowledgeable and explained next steps in a way that I could clearly understand.
Both the doctor and nurse are extremely knowledgeable as well as personable and attentive.
We felt comfortable and well cared for!
The staff was kind and informative The Dr was excellent and very professional
Very professional an knowledgeable and no Ego
Very pleasant experience
Dr Estrera is an excellent doctor - my experience with him and the CT scan team was very positive
What more can i say :,outstanding patience care , i ve already sent my comments about the excellence of care to all of Dr Estrera s Staff !
This, group was very good helpful and kind, need more employees like Doctor ,Estrella MD,Selena Akers,Bsn,Rn,and Nelly Velasques MA, and Marcela Rodriguez, where all,professional,and excellent
Staff is amazing! Dr Estrera calms my fears and explains my condition fully!
Good afternoon pray all is well, my wife and I are not from Houston my vascular doctor actually sent me here for "better care" I was going back and forth to HCA unfortunately and now I've had the pleasure to be here with you guys....and I must say after 20+ surgeries you guys are nothing short of AMAZING....and I feel like with God and you guys I'm now on the road of healing and recovery .... Thank you Guys
Because of my experience with Dr. Estrera when a gentleman approached me out of the blue in the parking garage I was able to tell him that I felt he could have the utmost confidence in Dr. Estrera to help him. He was very disheartened and ready to just drive away but as we talked his whole countenance changed. He became confident, joyful, and expecting the best. All this made possible by the care and expertise of this clinic and staff. I truly believe you have saved another man's life.
Dr Estrera He got right to the point and did not beat around the brush He assessed my scan and was able to tell me what I should do going forward Where other doctors I have contracted danced around the issue I appreciate Dr Estrera being honest with me and getting right to the point
Was good
Dr. Estrera and his staff are very caring and very professional.
I strongly believe that Dr. Estrera and his team are not only the best on their field but also Godly people, they treated me like if I were a loved relative, deeply invested in my case, amazing experience, I am definitely will keep coming back!
I'm extremely pleased with this doctor. I feel like I'm very lucky to have him and I'm extremely, extremely pleased and I would recommend him 100%. Thank you.