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David Portugal, MD, Cardiology, Houston, TX

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Cardiology Houston, TX

Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Cardiac Electrophysiology, Interventional Cardiology

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  • Office

    7737 Southwest Freeway
    Suite 780
    Houston, TX 77074
    Phone+1 713-988-9512
    Fax+1 713-988-9515

Summary

  • Dr. David Portugal is a seasoned cardiologist based in Houston, TX. He has extended experience in several subspecialties, including Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Cardiac Electrophysiology, and Interventional Cardiology. Dr. Portugal completed his Fellowship and Residency at Tufts Medical Center after graduating from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth. He has particular expertise in nuclear cardiology, cardiac catheterization, valvular heart disease, cardiac critical care, and minimally invasive cardiac surgery. Dr. Portugal has been recognized for his medical proficiency, earning him the Top Doctors: SE Texas award from Castle Connolly in 2013 and a Fellowship from the American College of Cardiology.

Education & Training

  • Tufts Medical Center
    Tufts Medical CenterFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 1995 - 1998
  • Tufts Medical Center
    Tufts Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1992 - 1995
  • McGovern Medical School at UTHealth
    McGovern Medical School at UTHealthClass of 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1994 - 2026

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors:SE Texas Castle Connolly, 2013
  • Fellow (FACC) American College of Cardiology

Press Mentions

  • Doctors Say Texas Leaders Failed to Stop COVID-19 from Spreading
    Doctors Say Texas Leaders Failed to Stop COVID-19 from SpreadingSeptember 3rd, 2021
  • There Are 282 Kids in Texas Hospitals with COVID-19 Right Now. Physicians Blame Gov. Abbott Mandate Ban
    There Are 282 Kids in Texas Hospitals with COVID-19 Right Now. Physicians Blame Gov. Abbott Mandate BanSeptember 2nd, 2021

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