The Practice

The Texas Heart Institute Center for Cardiovascular Care physicians are internationally known for their expertise in diagnosing, treating, and preventing cardiovascular diseases.

Bringing the future of cardiovascular health to life.

The Texas Heart Institute Center for Cardiovascular Care is unlike any other practice. Our expertise is powered by The Texas Heart Institute, putting us at the forefront of heart health.

Our doctors are what make us truly distinct. With an unparalleled commitment to patient care, we leverage our access to cutting-edge technologies and research to provide the best possible treatment. By joining to form the The Texas Heart Institute Center for Cardiovascular Care, we’ve gathered unrivaled decades of expertise all under one practice.

Message from the President

World-Renowned Physicians

The doctors at The Texas Heart Institute Center for Cardiovascular Care were hand-selected to form our practice. Each of our doctors is an expert in their field and has gained recognition across the globe. Know that you’re in the best of hands.

Briana Costello, M.D.

Briana Costello, M.D.

Briana Costello, M.D.

Stephanie Coulter, M.D.

Stephanie Coulter, M.D.

Stephanie Coulter, M.D.

Jennifer R. Cozart, M.D.

Jennifer R. Cozart, M.D.

Jennifer R. Cozart, M.D.

Nikolaos Diakos, M.D., Ph.D.

Nikolaos Diakos, M.D., Ph.D.

Nikolaos Diakos, M.D., Ph.D.

Jorge M. Escobar, M.D.

Jorge M. Escobar, M.D.

Jorge M. Escobar, M.D.

R. David Fish, M.D.

R. David Fish, M.D.

R. David Fish, M.D.

Charles H. Hallman, M.D.

Charles H. Hallman, M.D.

Charles H. Hallman, M.D.

Eduardo Hernandez, M.D.

Eduardo Hernandez, M.D.

Eduardo Hernandez, M.D.

Zvonimir Krajcer, M.D.

Zvonimir Krajcer, M.D.

Zvonimir Krajcer, M.D.

D. Richard Leachman, M.D.

D. Richard Leachman, M.D.

D. Richard Leachman, M.D.

James J. Livesay, M.D.

James J. Livesay, M.D.

James J. Livesay, M.D.

Alberto Lopez, M.D.

Alberto Lopez, M.D.

Alberto Lopez, M.D.

Hector M. Medina, M.D., M.P.H.

Hector M. Medina, M.D., M.P.H.

Hector M. Medina, M.D., M.P.H.

Robert Paisley, M.D.

Robert Paisley, M.D.

Robert Paisley, M.D.

Emerson C. Perin, M.D., Ph.D.

Emerson C. Perin, M.D., Ph.D.

Emerson C. Perin, M.D., Ph.D.

Alexander Postalian, M.D.

Alexander Postalian, M.D.

Alexander Postalian, M.D.

Joseph G. Rogers, M.D.

Joseph G. Rogers, M.D.

Joseph G. Rogers, M.D.

Instrumental Leadership

Our practice is committed to pushing the field of heart health forward. Through exceptional leadership, we can continually exceed standards of patient care.