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David D. McPherson, MD

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Specialty:
Cardiovascular Disease

Clinical Interests:
Evaluation of Valvular Heart Disease, Adult Congenital Cardiology, Clinical Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
Board Certification:
American Board of Internal Medicine
General
Cardiovascular Disease
Education/Training

Medical School
University of Alberta, 1978

Residency
Dalhousie University, 1981

Fellowship
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 1984

Dr. David McPherson is a Professor at McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).

Dr. McPherson is the recipient of many distinctions, awards and grants for the development and use of new and innovative ultrasound tools and devices for the evaluation and treatment of atherosclerosis in coronary and peripheral vascular beds. These include National Institutes of Health and American Heart Association awards. In 1989, he was recruited to Northwestern University to develop an ultrasound based imaging group.

He is a reviewer for many journals including Circulation, Circulation Research, and the American Journal of Physiology. He is on the editorial board of the American Journal of Physiology and a standing grant reviewer/grant review co-chairman for the National Institutes of Health and the American Heart Association. Dr. McPherson serves on councils and committees for the American Society of Echocardiography, American Federation for Clinical Research and American Heart Association.

He is a supervisor for biomedical engineering doctoral students, cardiology fellows, residents, and medical students training in advanced echocardiographic research.

Prior to coming to Texas, he was responsible for a large advanced echocardiography training course for the Midwest.

39 Patient Review(s) / 305 Surveys

11/30/20
The best care providers.
11/21/20
Dr McPherson has been my cardiologist for [...] years. When he moved to Houston from [...] where I originally saw him, I continue to see him each six months despite having to [...] to Houston to do so.
11/13/20
Doctor was Very helpful.
10/30/20
As elderly patients I feel that the spouse should be able to go in w/husband when husband does not want to go alone, even during COVID-19. Husband came out and could not remember anything!
10/30/20
Exceptional physician! Have recommended him several times.
10/20/20
Always thoughtful, smart, reasonable, practical, and friendly. Just the best.
10/12/20
I have already recommended this "care provider."
10/05/20
Excellent "care" provider.
09/29/20
Dr. McPherson LISTENS. He never seems rushed and is always upbeat. I find this remarkable! Then there is his knowledge and competence
09/24/20
Dr. McPherson is the best. He's remarkably knowledged and pleasant.
09/24/20
Dr McPherson always listens to concerns and should he think you need to see a specialist he contacts the specialist while in the room with you to set the appointment
09/19/20
have and will continue to recommend him highly.
08/27/20
Dr McPhearson is a bundle of sweetness! He is patient and answered all my questions. He "taught" me things about my condition and helped me with creating a future plan. His MA was equally as attentive and so efficient!!!
08/26/20
Fellow explained everything
08/24/20
My experience was encouraging and informative
08/22/20
Dr. McPherson always has outstanding patient care, including treatment suggestions and details, ,wellness improvement and maintenance and keeping up with my other doctors treatments and finally disease prevention and avoidance tips.
08/15/20
literally not respond quickly and clearly.
08/01/20
Dr. McPherson is the best! He listens to you, makes recommendations, asks for your concerns or feelings towards a treatment plans. Is compassionate. One of the best doctors I've had.
08/01/20
Dr. McPherson has always provided excellent care to me and my family. We also saw the NP who we were not impressed with.
07/06/20
*Dr. McPherson is always great explaining and giving me answers about my treatment.
06/30/20
Excellent education and discussion of condition and test results. Respectful, informative and left with a plan.
06/15/20
*Dr. McPherson is fabulous. Very personable.
06/03/20
Both [...] [...] and Dr. McPherson are consummate health professionals. They are caring, thorough, professional, concerned and they listen careful. Simply the best it has ever been my good fortune to have caring for me!
05/26/20
Dr. McPherson is excellent and has exceptional ability in total patient care.
05/25/20
made feel at ease!
05/24/20
very good experience! Again, this was visit to hospital and video or phone visit.
05/21/20
Dr. McPherson is outstanding!
05/05/20
Oscar is a outstanding Echo technician
05/02/20
We love Dr. Mcpherson and how he shows great interest in my care.
04/27/20
Dr. McPherson, I cannot say enough about the excellent care and kindness that he has offered, during my "long journey" with UT Physicians. I am most certainly, VERY GRATEFUL !!
03/28/20
This Dr. has always shown the utmost concern for my health and well being.
03/24/20
Always an excellent visit with Dr. McPherson.
03/21/20
It was a very good experience.
03/17/20
The physician and each staff member is professional, experienced and outstanding.
03/16/20
Dr. McPherson has always been very patient with me, and always very professional and helpful with my medical care.
03/13/20
*Dr. McPherson is the BEST EVER! Compassionately, personable, knowledgeable & willing to work with me re: type of medicine etc. My FAVORITE DOCTOR!! Thank you!
03/10/20
Dr. McPherson is great. Have recommenced him to several friends and family members.
03/06/20
He is great.
03/02/20
The NP & doc are amazing.
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