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Office
6651 Main St
Suite E1920
Houston, TX 77030Phone+1 832-824-1000Fax+1 832-826-4287
Summary
- Dr. Santiago Valdes is a Pediatric Cardiologist based in Houston, TX, specializing in Pediatric Electrophysiology. He completed his residency in Pediatrics at the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson and his fellowship in Pediatric Cardiology at Baylor College of Medicine, where he currently serves as an Associate Professor. Dr. Valdes has expertise in electrocardiography, arrhythmia ablation, and pediatric cardiac arrhythmias. He has contributed to several publications, including works in journals such as Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, Pediatric Cardiology, and the European Heart Journal. His research has been cited multiple times, reflecting his active engagement in the field.
Education & Training
- Baylor College of MedicineFellowship, Pediatric Cardiology, 2003 - 2007
- University of Arizona College of Medicine-TucsonResidency, Pediatrics, 1999 - 2003
- McGovern Medical School at UTHealthClass of 1999
Certifications & Licensure
- TX State Medical License 2012 - 2026
- AZ State Medical License 2007 - 2013
- FL State Medical License 2010 - 2012
- American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Cardiology
- American Board of Internal Medicine Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Multicenter Results of a Novel Pediatric Pacemaker in Neonates and Infants.Charles I Berul, Lindsey Haack, Elizabeth D Sherwin, Robert D Whitehill, Dustin Nash
Circulation. Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology. 2025-03-01 - Leadless Pacemaker Implantation in an Adolescent with Durable LVAD Support.Taylor S Howard, Michael A Bruno, Hari Tunuguntla, Edward J Hickey, Santiago O Valdes
Pediatric Cardiology. 2025-02-21 - 2 citationsDecreased Heart Rate Variability in Children with Acute Decompensated Heart Failure is Associated with Poor Outcomes.Patrick S Connell, Jack F Price, Craig G Rusin, Taylor S Howard, Joseph A Spinner
Pediatric Cardiology. 2024-12-01
Journal Articles
- Intravenous Sotalol for the Management of Postoperative Junctional Ectopic TachycardiaChristina Y Miyake, Jeffrey J Kim, Santiago O Valdes, oncology-and-radiotherapy.com.marlin-prod.literatumonline.com
- Pediatric Arrhythmias Life-Threatening Event Risk in Children with Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome: A Multicenter International StudySusan P Etheridge, Anne M Dubin, Stephen P Seslar, Shaji Menon, Peter F Aziz, Jeremy P Moore, Zebulon Z Spector, Ian H Law, Scott R Ceresnak, Kara S Motonaga, James C ..., ScienceDirect
Press Mentions
- Physicals in Athletes September 1st, 2023
- Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Sports • January 4th, 2023January 4th, 2023
- First Young Life Saved with Project ADAM School Implementation Through Texas Children's HospitalJune 1st, 2022
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Other Languages
- Spanish
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