Who We Are

The Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine was founded by world-renowned cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Denton A. Cooley in 1962, and integrated with Baylor College of Medicine in 2025, delivering the future of cardiovascular health through exceptional patient care, discovery, and a commitment to learning. Meet the people who support The Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine and have committed themselves to making The Next First in Cardiovascular Discovery. Their work will take us a step closer to realizing our mission.

Leadership & Central Staff

The Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine is led by an innovative group of physicians, scientists, researchers and professionals all with the vision of bringing cardiovascular health to life.

The Center for Cardiovascular Care

The Texas Heart Institute Center for Cardiovascular Care (formerly the Texas Heart Medical Group) physicians specialize in all areas of cardiac care and peripheral vascular disease. Our doctors are board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular diseases and hold faculty appointments at Baylor College of Medicine and the University of Texas Medical School at Houston.

Cardiovascular Research

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Learn more about the Directors that provide leadership and guidance to our various research departments at The Texas Heart Institute.

Academic Professional Staff

Our Academic Professional Staff consists of cardiovascular surgeons, cardiologists, anesthesiologists, pathologists, scientists and specialists who support our critical work.

Cardiovascular Fellows

Meet the Texas Heart Institute fellows who are training to become the next generation of leaders in the cardiovascular field.

School of Perfusion Technology

These post-baccalaureate students are immersed in a rigorous 18-month program that prepares them to become Certified Clinical Perfusionists.

Employees

Meet the employees of The Texas Heart Institute who work tirelessly each and every day in pursuit of our mission to eradicate cardiovascular disease.

Board of Trustees

Meet the Trustees who provide oversight and guidance to The Texas Heart Institute.