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Who We Are

Houston Cardiovascular Associates in Houston and Sugar Land

Since its origination, Houston Cardiovascular Associates has strived to become one of the premier cardiology groups in Texas, serving not only patients from the Greater Houston and surrounding areas, but all across the United States and internationally. Our dedicated group of cardiologists have received many academic titles, accolades and awards.

In addition to the care we provide, the locations and hospital facilities we work at, including the renowned Texas Medical Center and Methodist Debakey Heart and Vascular Center, offer access, as needed, to outstanding heart surgeons, medical and other surgical specialty consultants. Your relationship with a cardiology practice often evolves into a lifelong experience spanning the spectrum of preventive care, diagnostic evaluation and simple or complex treatment. We take great pride in providing ready access to our physicians and personalized cardiac care.

Serving the Houston Area Since 1987

Dr. Albert E. Raizner, the founding member of HCA, began practicing cardiology at the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas in the 1970s. In 1979, coronary arteryangioplasty was introduced and Dr. Albert Raizner was one of the first to perform this procedure in the United States. Over the next several years, the field of Interventional Cardiology evolved and the medical practice was renamed Houston Cardiovascular Associates (HCA) in 1987 to reflect this specialized expertise. Dr. Clement DeFelice, who was one of the first cardiologists to receive formal training in Interventional Cardiology, subsequently joined Dr. Albert Raizner in 1988.

As a full-service cardiology practice must also provide highly skilled non-invasive cardiovascular diagnostic imaging and testing, Dr. Gopi Shah joined HCA to direct this critical component. Soon thereafter, Dr. Michael Raizner joined and helped spearhead the growth and multi-location expansion of HCA. More recently, Dr. Mohamed El-Beheary was added with a focus on cardiac hospital consultation.

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(713) 790-9125

Dear patient

I am excited to announce that I will be relocating my practice to Houston Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates. Starting November 4, 2024, my new address will be:

Houston Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates
6550 Fannin St.
Smith Tower, Suite 1901
Houston, TX 77030

Please note that my phone number and fax number will also change to the following:
24-Hour Telephone: 713-441-1100
Fax: 713-790-2643
Clinical Support Telephone (M-F, 8-5): 713-441-3515

I am excited about caring for you in my new office and hope you will make the transition with me. I will also continue to refill your medications as I have in the past. To assist, please provide your pharmacy with my new contact information.

Please consider checking your prescription refills to verify that you have enough medication on hand to last you until your next visit. Please note that your medical records will remain at my former office until you authorize their transfer. If you choose for me to continue providing your medical care, please complete and sign the enclosed “Authorization for Release of Medical Records” form and fax it to 713-790-2643. Once we receive your authorization, we will be happy to process the request for you.

Thank you for entrusting me with your medical care. My new team and I are dedicated to making this transition as seamless as possible. For help scheduling an appointment and transitioning your care, please call my new office number above.

I look forward to continuing your care at my new location.

Sincerely,
Gopi A. Shah, MD

Dear patient

Dr. Albert Raizner, Dr. Michael Raizner, and Dr. Mohamed El-Beheary are excited to announce that our practice, Houston Cardiovascular Associates, will merge with Houston Cardiovascular Associates on November 1, 2024.

Our new offices are similarly located in Houston, near the Texas Medical Center and in Sugar Land. Our in-hospital care will continue at Houston Methodist Hospital in the Texas Medical Center and Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital. Importantly, our new offices expand our services with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities. Our core values will always be, as they began over 40 years ago when Dr. Albert Raizner founded HCA:

Integrity – Compassion – Accountability

Our new address and contact information are:

Your medical records are confidential and remain available at our new locations. We consider it a privilege to serve as your cardiologists and look forward to your continuing with us. However, should you desire to transfer to another physician, you may request a copy of your records by contacting us at our new addresses and phone numbers listed above.

We thank you for your trust and loyalty. As always, we will continue to be here to take care of you. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Dr. Albert Raizner,
Dr. Michael Raizner,
Dr. Mohamed El-Beheary