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James M Wilson, MD, FACC

Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology

6560 Fannin Street Suite 1836 Houston Texas, 77030

About

Dr. Wilson received his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and completed Cardiology training with Texas Heart Institute. He directed the fellowship training program for eight years. Dr. Wilson has been recognized as an outstanding clinician and teacher, most recently being identified as one of Texas’ finest physicians. He has authored a host of peer-reviewed journal publications in addition to contributions to instructional textbooks.

Education and Training

Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1990

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine

Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine)

Interventional Cardiology (Internal Medicine)

Provider Details

Male English

Areas of expertise and specialization

Cardiovascular Physical ExaminationCoronary Artery Disease and Heart AttackDiseases of Heart ValvesHeart Failure

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Chief of Cardiology St. Luke's/Texas Heart Institute 2011 - 2015
  • Director Cardiology Education St. Luke's/Texas Heart Institute 2003 - 2016
  • Robert Hall Chair of Cardiology St. Luke's/Texas Heart Institute 2008 - 2016
  • Director Robert Hall Heartsounds Laboratory St. Luke's/Texas Heart Institute 2007 - 2016
  • Chief of Cardiology HCA Gulfcoast Medical Center Houston 2019 - Present

Professional Memberships

  • American Heart Association  
  • American College of Cardiology  

Internships

  • Baylor University

Fellowships

  • Texas Heart Institute

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology

Articles and Publications

  • Contributor, 100 + Articles and Text Book

What do you attribute your success to?

  • His good fortune to be exposed to very talented people in his field.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Golf, Writing

James M Wilson, MD, FACC's Practice location

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6560 Fannin Street Suite 1836 -
Houston, Texas 77030
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