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Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD

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(Anthony L Estrera , MD)

(50 Ratings)

Specializes in: Cardiothoracic Surgery

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (1993)

Professional interests include: abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, heart valve surgery, aneurysm, and more.

6500 West Loop South Suite 200g
Bellaire, TX 77401

(713) 486-6520

Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Houston, TX specializing in cardiothoracic surgery. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1993 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD is affiliated with UT Physicians, Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital, Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (TMC), Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital, Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital, Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center and Memorial Hermann.

Office Locations

6400 Fannin Street Suite 2850
Houston, TX 77030

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Memorial Hermann

6500 West Loop South Suite 200g
Bellaire, TX 77401

(713) 486-6520

(713) 383-1462

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In The News

“Dennis Vaughan, 74 - along with his wife ("Mrs. Claus") and their children and grandchildren - visited the helipad of Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center in Houston for a reunion with Dr. Anthony...”—"Santa Claus reunites with the medical team who saved his life after a critical cardiac event", Fox News, December 2023

“Dr. Anthony Estrera, professor and chair of cardiovascular surgery with UTHealth Houston and Memorial Hermann-TMC, said, "You probably recall the story of John Ritter who had a similar condition...”—"Family's mystery health problems lead to hidden connection to beloved actor", ABC13 Houston, February 2022

“His heart was functioning at only 25 percent, said Dr. Anthony Estrera, medical director of Cardiovascular ICU and Cardiovascular IMU at Memorial Hermann Heart and Vascular Institute-Texas Medical...”—"For Humble man, gallstones lead to heart failure diagnosis", Houston Chronicle, January 2014

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2012 were cardiac procedures, open surgery, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	27
cardiac procedures	138
doctor visit	19
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
minimally invasive procedures	21
open surgery	67
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	54
vascular procedures	46

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2013 were cardiac procedures, open surgery, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	18
cardiac procedures	88
doctor visit	27
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32
minimally invasive procedures	14
open surgery	67
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	50
vascular procedures	48

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	21
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	41
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	42
Diabetes	47
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and cardiac procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	16
cardiac procedures	60
doctor visit	72
hospital care	73
inpatient care	73
open surgery	60
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	32
vascular procedures	51

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	19
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	43
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	50
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2015 were open surgery, vascular procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	17
cardiac procedures	34
doctor visit	59
hospital care	47
inpatient care	47
open surgery	66
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	34
vascular procedures	50

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	170
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	48
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	43
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	24
doctor visit	74
hospital care	30
inpatient care	30
minimally invasive procedures	12
open surgery	12
vascular procedures	24

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	20
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	51
Dementia	18
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2017 were cardiac procedures, vascular procedures, open surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	11
cardiac procedures	90
doctor visit	55
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
minimally invasive procedures	34
open surgery	40
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	22
vascular procedures	66

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	28
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	40
Dementia	14
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2018 were cardiac procedures, vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	82
doctor visit	68
minimally invasive procedures	41
open surgery	11
vascular procedures	52

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	109
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	20
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	67
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Houston, TX during 2019 were cardiac procedures, minimally invasive procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	42
doctor visit	85
minimally invasive procedures	21
vascular procedures	21

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	25
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	90
Female	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	103
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	11
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	36
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	60

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	87
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	18
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	39
Heart Failure	68
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	33
Dementia	20
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	52

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	72
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	49
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	31
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD treated as a cardiothoracic surgeon in Houston, TX were cardiac procedures, open surgery, vascular procedures and thoracic (chest) surgery procedures.

bypass surgery	17
cardiac procedures	69
doctor visit	53
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34
minimally invasive procedures	23
open surgery	46
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	38
vascular procedures	44

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD.

**Gender**
Male	89
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	17
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	106
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	50
85 and over	14
Less than 65	13
65 to 74	60

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and heart failure.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	37
Atrial Fibrillation	34
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 1993. He completed residency at Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery Surgery Thoracic Surgery American Board of Thoracic Surgery and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (1993)

Residency: Baylor College of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals (1998)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery Surgery Thoracic Surgery American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UT Physicians

Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center (TMC)

Memorial Hermann Pearland Hospital

Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital

Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital

Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital

Memorial Hermann Northeast Hospital

Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center

Memorial Hermann

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna Medicare, BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, Superior Health Plan, Amerigroup Star Plus, Amerigroup Star, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), WellCare, Medicare Advantage, AARP, MultiPlan, United Healthcare Medicare Complete, HealthSpring, US Family Health Plan, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Galaxy Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Coventry, HealthSmart, First Health, Beech Street, HealthLink, Memorial Hermann Solutions, Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO, Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO, Community Health Choice Chip, Independant Medical Systems, Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP, Community Health Choice, Amerivantage, Aetna Most Benefit Plans, Reny Company Worker's Comp, WorkLink Worker's Comp, OccuNet PPO - PPO Network, Coastal Comp Healthnetworks Work Comp, Medicare Traditional, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, Community Health Choice Marketplace Kelsey QHP, USA Managed Care Organization - PPO Network, Medicus International - PPO Network and Community Health Choice Star.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna Medicare

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

Superior Health Plan

Amerigroup Star Plus

Amerigroup Star

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

WellCare

Medicare Advantage

AARP

MultiPlan

United Healthcare Medicare Complete

HealthSpring

US Family Health Plan

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Galaxy Health Network

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Coventry

HealthSmart

First Health

Beech Street

HealthLink

Memorial Hermann Solutions

Memorial Hermann Advantage HMO

Memorial Hermann Advantage PPO

Community Health Choice Chip

Independant Medical Systems

Community Health Choice Marketplace QHP

Community Health Choice

Amerivantage

Aetna Most Benefit Plans

Reny Company Worker's Comp

WorkLink Worker's Comp

OccuNet PPO - PPO Network

Coastal Comp Healthnetworks Work Comp

Medicare Traditional

Aetna Signature Administrators PPO

Community Health Choice Marketplace Kelsey QHP

USA Managed Care Organization - PPO Network

Medicus International - PPO Network

Community Health Choice Star

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 50 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Anthony L. Estrera, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$19,330 Product in Development $8,866	EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis $5,223	TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis $2,450	Conformable TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis $900	PROPATEN Vascular Graft $554	Other $1,337
Atrium Medical Corporation	$12,827 Vascular $12,827
MAQUET Cardiovascular L.L.C.	$7,690 Vascular Surgery $7,690
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$2,446 INSPIRIS RESILIA aortic valve $766	EDWARDS INTUITY Elite valve system $246	Carpentier-Edwards PERIMOUNT Magna Ease Pericardial Aortic Bioprosthesis $226	Transcatheter Heart Valves $203	MITRIS RESILIA Mitral Valve $168	Other $837
Terumo Cardiovascular Systems Corporation	$1,044 CARDIOVASCULAR PRODUCT $358	Virtuosaph $199	Hercules $128	Cardiovascular Products $86	Vascutek $73	Other $200
Other	$5,525 Endurant $493	ENDURANT IIS $379	Impella $301	Aortic Stent Grafts $239	Aortic Tissue Valve - Perceval $232	Other $3,880

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$19,991
Consulting Fee	$16,874
Food and Beverage	$11,987
Education	$11

Biography

Dr. Anthony Estrera, who practices in Houston, TX and Bellaire, TX, is a medical specialist in general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery. Dr. Estrera attended the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. These areas are among his clinical interests: heart bypass surgery (CABG), heart valve surgery, and abdominal aortic aneurysm repair. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Amerigroup, Blue California, and Coventry. Dr. Estrera is professionally affiliated with Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital, Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital, and Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital. UT Physicians reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in Bellaire, TX.