Adel D. Irani, M.D.

Appointment contacts:

• Phone: 713-486-5100
• Fax: 713-512-7200

Specialties:

• Minimally Invasive valve repair and replacement
• Minimally invasive cardiac surgery including Off pump coronary artery bypass surgery
• Aortic surgery- including dissection and aneurysms
• Robotic Surgery
• Surgery for Atrial Fibrillation
• Cardiac assist devices
• Cardiac Transplantation

Education and Training:

• B.S., 1985 Engineering Science, University of Texas, Austin
• M.D., 1989 University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston,
• General Surgery,1989-1994, Internship & Residency, St. Luke’s/Roosevelt Hospital Center, New York, New York
• Vascular Surgery, 1994-1995,“Special Fellow,” St. Luke’s Hospital, New York, New York
• Cardiothoracic Surgery, 1995-1997, Resident, Baylor College of Medicine,
• Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, with Emphasis on Aortic Surgery,2002-2003, Fellow, University of Texas at Houston, Memorial Hermann Hospital

Publications and Medical/Scientific Participation

• Dr. Irani publishes in the area of aortic aneurysm repair, thoracic surgery, and cardiac surgery.
• He is involved in the training of medical students and surgeons and gives lectures nationwide.

Memberships

• Fellow, American College of Surgeons
• Society of Thoracic Surgeons Member
• Texas Medical Association
• American Medical Association
• Cardiothoracic  Surgery Network (CTSNet)
• DeBakey International Surgical Society
• Fellow, American College of Chest Physicians
• International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery(ISMICS)
• Heart Valve Society of America(HVSA)

Board Certifications

• American Board of Surgery
• American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Other Certifications:

Dr. Irani has received training and certification in the use of numerous surgical devices and techniques, including:

• Robotic systems
• Cardiac assist devices
• Minimally invasive cardiac surgery
• Valve repair and replacement- including minimally invasive valve surgery.
• Port access surgery
• Atrial rhythm surgery
• Beating heart surgery
• Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery