
Alexis Edward Shafii MD
Cardiopulmonary Transplantation, Cardiovascular Surgery
Associate Professor
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6620 Main StSte 1325Houston, TX 77030
Phone+1 713-798-5700
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Education & Training
- Cleveland ClinicFellowship, 2007 - 2010
- University of South Florida MorsaniResidency, Surgery, 2002 - 2007
- University of South Florida College of MedicineClass of 2002
Certifications & Licensure
- FL State Medical License 2005 - 2027
- KY State Medical License 2015 - 2026
- OH State Medical License 2007 - 2026
- TX State Medical License 2012 - 2026
- American Board of Surgery Surgery
- American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Preoperative brain volume loss is associated with postoperative delirium in advanced heart failure patients supported by left ventricular assist device.Iván Murrieta-Álvarez, Jacob P Scioscia, José M Benítez-Salazar, Jason Uwaeze, Zicheng Xu
Scientific Reports. 2025-03-14 - Endostatin and Cystatin C as Predictors of 1 Month Renal Function Change in Patients With Left Ventricular Assist Device Support.Shiyi Li, Katherine V Nordick, Iván Murrieta-Álvarez, Ismael Garcia, Randall P Kirby
ASAIO Journal. 2025-03-10 - Machine Learning Assisted Stroke Prediction in Mechanical Circulatory Support: Predictive Role of Systemic Mitochondrial Dysfunction.Jacob P Scioscia, Ivan Murrieta-Alvarez, Shiyi Li, Zicheng Xu, Guangyao Zheng
ASAIO Journal. 2024-10-23
Press Mentions
- The First Titanium Artificial Heart Was Successfully Implanted into Human Patient During Clinical TrialOctober 9th, 2024
- Baylor Surgeons Perform First Multi-Organ Transplant Involving Heart at Houston VAAugust 24th, 2023
- World First Implantation of Titanium Heart Harnessing Maglev TechnologyAugust 8th, 2024
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