Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia near Houston, TX

Care Philosophy: F.A.C.S.

Biography: Hazim J. Safi, MD is a board certified Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon with Houston Heart. Dr. Safi earned his Doctorate in Medicine at the University of Baghdad College of Medicine and completed his general surgery internship at Medical City Teaching Hospital in Baghdad and St. James Hospital in London, England. He completed his general surgical followed by his cardiothoracic residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, studying under Dr. Michael DeBakey.Dr. Safi is board certified in surgery, vascular surgery and thoracic surgery. He specializes in cardiothoracic surgery, aortic surgery, thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms and vascular surgery. His clinical interests include abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, acute aortic dissection, aneurysms, aortic root, aortic valve preservation, aortic valve surgery, ascending and arch aneurysm, coronary artery bypass, marfan syndrome and thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair.Dr. Safi serves as professor and chairman of the department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston and chief of cardiothoracic and vascular surgery at Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute.Listed as a Top Doctor by Houstonia magazine, Dr. Safi has authored or co-authored 30 book chapters and over 200 scientific articles in medical journals. His studies have helped improve surgical techniques that greatly improve outcomes. He lectures and gives workshops internationally to provide training for surgeons.

Biography: This physician is accepting telehealth visits.Hannan Chaugle, M.D., is a board certified Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeon. Dr. Chaugle received his medical degree from the University of Bombay, India. He obtained his Master Chirugiae in Cardiothoracic Surgery from the University of Bombay in 1993, and studied at the Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow, United Kingdom. He then went on to complete his internship and residency at Grant Medical College in Bombay, India. Dr. Chaugle continued his training in the United States completing his Cardiothoracic Surgery fellowship at St. Vincent Hospital in Portland, OR. Dr. Chaugle went to Oregon Health & Science University where he completed his General Surgery residency and Cardiothoracic surgery fellowship. Lastly, Dr. Chaugle completed his Endovascular surgery fellowship at the Arizona Heart Hospital in Phoenix, AZ.Dr. Chaugle is board certified with the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Chaugle has authored numerous publications in his field as well as participated in several clincial research projects. Dr. Chaugle has experience in all aspects of Adult Cardiac Surgery including coronary artery bypass, valve replacement and repair, aneurysm repair, and reoperative surgery.Dr. Chaugle welcomes new patients and referrals.