Dr. James Rodriguez
MD, PhD
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Primary Affiliations
Texas Heart Institute
Platform Status
Verified Clinical Contributor
Practice Focus
Specialties
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Sub-Specialties
Aortic Surgery, Heart Valve Repair
Areas of Interest
Transcatheter valve technology, Aortic aneurysm genetics, Complex re-operative surgery
Clinical Approach
Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR/SAVR)
Patient-specific approach, selecting between transcatheter and surgical options based on risk profile and anatomy.
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG)
Emphasis on multi-arterial grafting for long-term patency. Leader in off-pump CABG for select patients.
Platform Role
Dr. Rodriguez is a primary case reviewer for cardiothoracic cases.
- Provides second opinions on complex cardiac and thoracic conditions.
- Authors "Cases & Science" articles based on de-identified platform cases.
Publications & Talks
Selected Research
- Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 2021: "Hemodynamic Performance of a Novel Bioprosthetic Aortic Valve..."
Selected Talks
- American Association for Thoracic Surgery, 2023: "The Future of Aortic Root Management"
Credentials
Licenses: TX-54321, FL-87654