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Clifford Kitten, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Houston, TX

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Thoracic Surgery Houston, TX

Cardiovascular Surgery

Director Cardiac surgery Methodist Willowbrook

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  • Office

    13300 Hargrave Road
    Suite 340
    Houston, TX 77070
    Phone+1 281-737-2918
    Fax+1 281-737-2919

Summary

  • Board Certified in Thoracic Surgery practicing in the north Houston suburbs for over the last 30 years. Trained at Baylor College Affiliated under the direction fo Dr Michael DeBakey with the cardiac training at University of Texas with incorporated training at the Texas Heart Institute under the direction of Dr Denton Cooley.
    Adult cardiac, thoracic and vascular and endovascular practice.

Education & Training

  • University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
    University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of MedicineFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1980 - 1982
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1975 - 1980
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
    Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of MedicineClass of 1975

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1975 - 2026
  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 1991 - 2005
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
  • Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

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