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

4.7 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.

26 Patient Review(s) / 166 Surveys

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.
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.
02/28/20
THE PHYSICIAN WAS VERY GOOD.
02/27/20
Very good.
02/20/20
Great.
02/11/20
excellent, excellent, excellent.
02/07/20
the long wait times for Dr. Smalling are always worth it.
02/06/20
Dr. Smalling has added [...] years to my life at this point. He is just the best ever.
02/06/20
poor communication for someone like me who wants details.
01/30/20
I am *Dr. Smalling's patient since [...]. He is good that is why I come and see him. He is one of the best.
01/30/20
Dr. Smalling had no knowledge of what [...] is. I was referred to him by the chair of surgery and my neurologist, Dr. [...] [...]. The recommendation to see him was because of results stating that I have Severe [...] [...]. One of the first questions he asked was "what is [...]. Another, was why have you not been prescribed a [...] [...] for [...]? He then listened to my heart after the Resident had come in twice to listen and asked if I had ever been told I have a [...]. I've known since my teens that I have a [...] and [...] [...] [...]. Dr. Smalling prescribed a 30 day monitor and told me to start the [...] [...] and hopes that the [...] issue will be resolved. He never addressed the [...] except for saying they didn't just pop up. Upon my research into [...] [...] and [...], I discovered that [...] [...] can cause significantly increased risk of unfavorable responses. I know that I am a complex case and did appreciate the lack of care, no bedside manner and the belittling of my intelligence, lack of knowledge of the adverse effects that the medication could have on my health during my visit.
01/29/20
Dr. Smalling is the consummate cardiologist. He offers great explanations to my condition and is a good listener.
01/24/20
Dr. Smalling is the best. Trust him completely and also with his team.
01/09/20
Attending Doctor was super good and helpful.
10/31/19
Probably care provider was tired or considered himself too important.
10/31/19
Excellence by everyone.

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

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