Dr. Joseph J. Naoum, MD, FACS, RPVI

Expert Publications

• Do all patients with suspected appendicitis benefit from CT imaging in community-based emergency departments?
• Catheter-direct thrombolysis versus pharmacomechanical thrombectomy for treatment of symptomatic lower extremity deep venous thrombosis.
• Percutaneous superficial femoral artery interventions for claudication--does runoff matter?
• The long-term outcomes of percutaneous therapy for renal artery fibromuscular dysplasia.
• Implications of acute functional injury following percutaneous renal artery intervention.
• Impact of runoff on superficial femoral artery endoluminal interventions for rest pain and tissue loss.
• Endovascular revascularization of renal artery stenosis in the solitary functioning kidney.
• Outcomes of endoluminal reintervention for restenosis after percutaneous renal angioplasty and stenting.
• Immune-mediated coagulopathy: a case report.
• Hybrid thoracic endovascular aortic repair: pushing the envelope.
• Impact of metabolic syndrome on the outcomes of percutaneous renal angioplasty and stenting.
• Renal parenchymal preservation after percutaneous renal angioplasty and stenting.
• Laser therapy for the treatment of telangiectasias and reticular veins in the lower extremity.
• Endovascular therapy for pelvic congestion syndrome.
• Outcomes of interventions for recurrent disease after endoluminal intervention for superficial femoral artery disease.

Media Releases

Get to know Vascular Surgeon Dr. Joseph J. Naoum, who serves patients throughout the State of Texas.

An experienced vascular surgeon, Dr. Naoum employs sound clinical judgment, integrates the latest clinical research findings, and employs cutting-edge techniques to guide and enhance the well-being of his patients.

Delivering expert, professional and compassionate medical services, he is the Medical Director of the Vascular Surgery Service Line at Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital, a valued member of the Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, and is a vital part of Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates.

With a comprehensive skill set, Dr. Naoum specializes in both open and endovascular approaches to treat conditions such as carotid and subclavian disease, aorto-iliac concerns encompassing aneurysms and occlusive diseases, peripheral arterial disease addressing aneurysmal issues, occlusive diseases, and limb salvage procedures.

Additionally, he excels in the management of venous disorders, spanning venous insufficiency, spider and varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and central occlusive diseases. His proficiency extends to the creation, revision, and maintenance of various dialysis accesses, encompassing central venous, peritoneal, and arteriovenous techniques.

A 1998 graduate of Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Dr. Naoum went on to complete his residency in general surgery at the University of Texas Medical Branch. He followed up with a fellowship in vascular surgery at the prestigious Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine.

Dr. Naoum moved to the Middle-east where he joined the Lebanese American University (LAU) and the University Medical Center Rizk Hospital in Beirut, Lebanon and also opened a clinic in Doha, Qatar where he delivered expert care to patients from the MENA region and South Asia for several years. He has returned to the Houston Methodist Hospital System, joining the staff at Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital.

Board certified in vascular surgery, Dr. Naoum is a Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery (ABS).  The ABS is an independent, non-profit organization located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, founded for the purpose of certifying surgeons who have met a defined standard of education, training, and knowledge.

Professionally, Dr. Naoum is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI).

Vascular surgery is a surgical subspecialty in which diseases of the vascular system, including the arteries, veins, and lymphatic circulation, are managed by medical therapy, minimally invasive catheter procedures, and surgical reconstruction. A vascular surgeon diagnoses, treats, and manages conditions in the arteries and veins, also called the blood vessels. These specialists treat a range of health problems, from spider and varicose veins to life-threatening aneurysms, and can help patients manage chronic conditions throughout their lives.

On a more personal note, Dr. Naoum speaks several languages, including English, Arabic, and Spanish.

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