NEWLY LAUNCHED TEXAS HEART MEDICAL GROUP LANDS FOUR DOCTORS ON COVETED TEXAS MONTHLY SUPER DOCTORS LIST FOR 2020

HOUSTON, TX (November 25, 2020) – Texas Heart Institute (THI) is pleased to announce that four of its Texas Heart Medical Group doctors are being recognized in Texas Monthly’s annual SUPER DOCTORS® list, a compendium that honors the top doctors in the state as chosen by their peers. The full list will be published in the December 2020 issue of the magazine.

Texas Monthly – a monthly American magazine founded in 1973 by Michael R. Levy – recognizes physicians who have attained the highest degree of respect among their peers for their contributions to excellence in medicine. Texas Monthly’s 2020 list of SUPER DOCTORS® includes Texas Heart Medical Group cardiologists Eduardo Hernandez, Stephanie Coulter, Emerson Perin, and R. David Fish.

“Texas Heart Institute is humbled by Texas Monthly’s 2020 acknowledgement of the exquisite expertise that is consistently displayed by its cardiology professionals, who collectively go above and beyond to treat patients with the utmost in clinical care on a daily basis,” stated THI Chief Administrative Officer & Texas Heart Medical Group President Howard K. Schramm. He added, “The four THI doctors honored as Super Doctors are indicative of the quality of the entirety of the Texas Heart Medical Group. This distinction represents a strong indicator of the bright future that lies ahead for this talented group of cardiologists.”

Each year, thousands of medical professionals across Texas are invited to distinguish their physician colleagues by nominating a peer in the same medical specialty whom they would trust with their own medical care needs. The December 2020 issue of Texas Monthlywill also feature 2020 Texas SUPER DOCTORS® Hall of Fame Legacy Member honorees Dr. Eduardo Hernandez and Dr. Stephanie Coulter as a result of the pair’s consistent recognition on the list for 15 years or more.

ABOUT TEXAS HEART MEDICAL GROUP (THMG)

Texas Heart Medical Group is a multicultural clinical practice specializing in comprehensive cardiovascular care with a mission to promote wellness and longevity while providing the highest-quality medical care in a sophisticated and welcoming patient-oriented atmosphere. THMG physicians are internationally known for their expertise in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cardiovascular diseases who practice patient-centered care utilizing state-of-the-art approaches, including non-invasive and invasive procedures. For more information, please visit https://www.texasheartmedical.org.

ABOUT TEXAS HEART INSTITUTE (THI)

The Texas Heart Institute, founded by world-renowned cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Denton A. Cooley in 1962, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the devastating toll of cardiovascular disease through innovative and progressive programs in research, education, and improved patient care. THI’s scientists and physicians conduct fundamental biomedical, translational, and clinical research in cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, molecular-based medicine, stem cell and gene therapy, and regenerative medicine both independently and in collaboration with organizations worldwide. As global leaders of patient care for nearly six decades, Texas Heart Institute has been ranked among the top cardiovascular centers in the United States by U.S. News & World Report for the past 30 years. THI is dedicated to spreading awareness and sharing updates on ways to prevent, treat and defeat cardiovascular disease. With over 10 million visitors coming to its website from around the world every year, www.texasheart.org is just one of the ways THI is helping to educate people on the importance of heart health. For more information, please visit https://www.texasheart.org.

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