Richard Smalling, M.D., Ph.D.

4.8 out of 5 stars

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Richard W. Smalling, MD

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Specialty:
Cardiovascular Disease
Interventional Cardiology
Clinical Interests:
Structural Heart Disease including Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), Percutaneous Mitral Valve Repair (E-Valve), Mitral Valvuloplasty, Percutaneous ASD Repair, Septal Coiling for HOCM., Peripheral Vascular Interventions Including Limb Salvage, Percutaneous EVAR under local anesthesia, and Carotid Stenting, Advanced Coronary Interventions including CTO and High Risk, Supported PCI with Percutaneous LV Assist
Board Certification:
American Board of Internal Medicine
General
Cardiovascular Disease
Interventional Cardiology
Education/Training

Medical School
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 1975

Residency
University of California San Diego Medical Center, 1978

Fellowship
University of California San Diego Medical Center, 1980

For referrals to Dr. Richard Smalling, please call 713-500-8828.

Named an America’s Top Doctor for the past 14 years, Richard Smalling, M.D., has received a number of professional and service awards including the Distinguished Service Award from the American Heart Association Texas Affiliate. He is on the editorial boards of Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions and The Journal of Interventional Cardiology. In addition, he holds several patents and has co-founded a company, Windmill Cardiovascular Systems, to produce a new implantable left ventricular assist device.

Dr. Smalling specializes in the treatment of adult congenital heart disease, and valvular heart disease percutaneously as well as peripheral vascular disease interventions including carotid stenting and percutaneous endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysm. Additionally, his team is experienced in utilizing left ventricular assist devices to support high risk coronary angioplasty and complicated valve treatment procedures.

His research interests include advanced intravascular imaging procedures for coronary artery disease, mechanical and pharmacologic reduction of ischemic myocardial injury and developing advanced heart attack treatment systems.

Dr. Smalling is the author of over 240 Scientific Papers, 145 abstracts, 25 book chapters, 2 books, and more than 15 web based CME articles. He and his wife Sharon have 3 children, Geoffrey, Elizabeth and Stephanie and 2 grandchildren. They enjoy cooking, cycling, skiing and traveling together.

21 Patient Review(s) / 135 Surveys

01/08/21
*Dr. Smalling and his staff were personable and helpful.
12/04/20
Dr Smalling gave explanations, risks, benefits of procedure. He discussed what to expect, timelines and more
12/03/20
Have already recommended to others.
11/11/20
Outstanding.
11/03/20
Dr. Smalling is fantastic.
10/29/20
Absolutely impressed with Dr. Smalling and NP [...]
10/22/20
Dr. Smalling is an excellent doctor! He will listen to all your questions/concerns and address them appropriately!
10/05/20
Echo cardio gram discovered what Dr Smalling had suspected. He offered me options and together we chose a path which was satisfactory to both of us.
09/18/20
everyone was great!!
08/16/20
my experience with this first visit was excellent
07/08/20
My time with the physician felt rushed, which wasn't surprising since he was 40 minutes late.
07/06/20
Superb.
06/05/20
Expressed concern for my situation and answered my questions.
04/23/20
Dr. Smalling is the best
04/23/20
It was a good experience. I liked the relaxed way to ask questions and obtain medical advice from Dr. Smalling
04/16/20
All of the doctors and nurses worked together as a team. Everything was well planned!
04/16/20
Everything went well and was very organized!
03/12/20
Dr. Smalling is the absolute best!! He listened to my concerns and answered all my questions. I am very thankful he is my doctor!!
03/12/20
She was amazing! Very courteous!
03/05/20
Good.
03/05/20
Good.

James D. Woods Distinguished Chair in
Cardiovascular Medicine
Professor and Director of
Interventional Cardiovascular Medicine

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