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Kenneth Mattox, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Houston, TX

KennethL.MattoxMD

Thoracic Surgery • Houston, TX

Cardiovascular Surgery

Professor, Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine

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  • Office

    1504 Taub Loop
    Houston, TX 77030
    Phone+1 713-873-8890
    Fax+1 713-873-8898

Summary

  • Dr. Kenneth Mattox is a thoracic surgeon in Houston, TX and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Ben Taub General Hospital and Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine and has been in practice 53 years. He specializes in cardiovascular surgery.

Education & Training

  • Texas Heart Institute/Baylor College of Medicine
    Texas Heart Institute/Baylor College of MedicineFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1972 - 1973
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1967 - 1971
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1964 - 1965
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineClass of 1964

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1964 - 2026
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • The Mattox Maneuver and Much More with Dr. Kenneth Mattox
    The Mattox Maneuver and Much More with Dr. Kenneth MattoxDecember 19th, 2022
  • Mike M. Mallah Column: Surgeons of Trauma Are Doing God's Work
    Mike M. Mallah Column: Surgeons of Trauma Are Doing God's WorkApril 10th, 2022
  • After 60-Year Career, Dr. Kenneth Mattox Steps down as Chief at Ben Taub Hospital
    After 60-Year Career, Dr. Kenneth Mattox Steps down as Chief at Ben Taub HospitalDecember 3rd, 2020
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