Vijay Divakaran MD
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
2500 West Loop S Suite 150 Houston TX, 77027About
Dr. Vijay Divakaran is a cardiologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Divakaran specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Divakaran also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Madras Medical
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Cardiovascular Disease
Provider Details
Awards
- Baylor College of Medicine 2012 Richard Van Reet Award for Outstanding Interventional Fellow
- Baylor College of Medicine 2011 Outstanding Graduating Fellow Award
- Baylor College of Medicine, 2010-2011 Chief Fellow Award
- Baylor College of Medicine 2010 Outstanding Junior Fellow Award
- 2010, 2011 2010 Patients' Choice Award
- 2010 Compassionate Doctor Recognition, 2010, 2011
- 2006 Outstanding Physician of the Year, Kings County Hospital, New York
Professional Memberships
- Member American College of Cardiology
- Member Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
- Member American College of Physicians
- Member American Heart Association
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