

Rafael Cabrera, MD
Internist
3311 E Murdock Wichita KS, 67208About
Rafael E. Cabrera-Salinas, MD, FACC, is a cardiologist who diagnoses and treats patients at Via Christi Clinic in Wichita, Kansas. Via Christi Clinic includes more than 150 family practice and specialty doctors practicing in more than 40 specialties in Andover, Derby and Wichita, Kansas. Furthermore, Dr. Rafael-E. Cabrera-Salinas has staff memberships at several local hospitals, including Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. As a cardiologist, he has dedicated training and unique experience in diagnosing and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels – the cardiovascular system. Dr. Cabrera-Salinas has an impressive professional journey that spans five years and has expanse knowledge and unrivaled expertise in all facets of cardiology. Throughout his many years of experience, he has upheld a steadfast commitment to the ethical and professional standards of his practice, as evidenced by his sterling record, and ensures an impeccable degree of patient satisfaction in all facets of his work. Dr. Cabrera-Salinas feels that his success is attributable primarily to his perseverance and dedicates his spare time to playing tennis.
Education and Training
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine)
Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology
National Board of Echocardiography
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Rafael Cabrera, MD's Expert Contributions
What is the treatment for marfan syndrome?
It can carry consequences with the heart, aorta and eyes. The most important step now will be to establish with a geneticist to explain the condition and initial check ups. READ MORE
What is cardiac cachexia? Is it fatal?
Most of the time, cardiac cacheéis is a manifestation of end stage heart failure. It is a consequence of a condition getting to end stage rather than a primary condition. Will need to optimize therapy of the condition leading to cardiac cachexia. READ MORE
Should I visit a cardiologist if I have kidney issues?
Many patients with chronic kidney disease can have an associated cardiac condition, depending also on the reason why the person has kidney disease. Diabetes is a common cause of both kidney and cardiac disease and could be related. It is recommended, in persons with chronic kidney disease, to establish with a cardiologist to manage risk factors that can lead to cardiac disease. READ MORE
Are cardiovascular diseases hereditary?
Absolutely. Family history is one of the most important risk factors to develop cardiovascular disease. READ MORE
Can a heart murmur be fatal?
A heart murmur is an abnormal heart sound and can be due to multiple reasons, mainly a problem with a heart valve. To determine how serious it is, he needs to know the cause of the murmur. First step would be to obtain an echocardiogram (a heart ultrasound) to evaluate the heart valves. READ MORE
Do e-cigarettes reduce the risk of heart attacks?
They can help you to quit smoking but it is not going to reduce your risk of a heart attack. READ MORE
Can heart blockages be cleared with medicine?
Unfortunately, there is no magic pill that can dissolve cholesterol plaques. Cholesterol lower medications, like statins, can slow or even stop the progression of those plaques but they are not going to remove them. If he was found to have significant blockages (>70%) and is having symptoms (chest pain, shortness of breath), angioplasty is the way to go. READ MORE
Can anemia cause shortness of breath?
Absolutely. Anemia can produce shortness of breath since it makes your heart to work harder. However, shortness of breath can happen for many reasons, and usually, cardiac or lung causes would need to be investigated. READ MORE
How can my dad prevent another heart attack?
The main way for him to reduce his risk for another heart attack is to take his medications regularly but mainly, to change his lifestyle following a healthier diet, more physical activity and weight reduction. Blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol have to be under control and, if he smokes, he has to quit right now. READ MORE
Could sudden sweating be alarming?
Sometimes sudden sweats could be a manifestation of cardiac disease, mainly in females and diabetics. Would recommend a Cardiology evaluation, you may need to have a stress test. READ MORE
Don't want to have surgery for enlarged heart--any other options?
A chest X-ray is not enough to diagnose an "enlarged heart". We need more work up to determine why your heart could be enlarged (too many causes). Depending on the cause, specific therapy could be indicated (not always surgery). Ask your doctor to get an echocardiogram (heart ultrasound) to see if your heart is actually enlarged and to see how strong it is working. READ MORE
Regaining strength after a stroke
She needs physical therapy, exercises to regain muscle strength. That is key in management of post stroke patients. READ MORE
Abdominal aneurysm prevention
The most important thing to reduce risk of having an abdominal aortic aneurysm is to quit smoking if you are an smoker. Family history is important. Screening abdominal Ultrasound is recommend on males between 65-75 years old who ever smoked. Main manifestation is low back pain. READ MORE
Valve repair success
Depending on what valve needs repair or replacement and the reason why surgery is indicated. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Henry Ford Fellow of the Year Award- 2016
Professional Memberships
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Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Cardiology
Articles and Publications
- Published Articles
What do you attribute your success to?
His perseverance.
Hobbies / Sports
- watching sports, spending time with his family
Favorite professional publications
- New England Journal of Medicine
Rafael Cabrera, MD's Practice location
Ascension Medical Group Via Christi on Murdock & Ascension Medical Group Via Christi on St. Teresa
101 N Chelmsford Ct -Wichita, KS 67230Get Direction
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Get to know Cardiologist Dr. Rafael Cabrera, who serves patients in Wichita, Kansas.
Fluent in both English and Spanish, Dr. Cabrera is an experienced cardiologist who joined Ascension Via Christi in 2016. He sees patients at Ascension Medical Group Via Christi on Murdock & Ascension Medical Group Via Christi on St. Teresa in Wichita, Kansas.
Ascension Medical Group Via Christi on Murdock provides a wide range of specialties and services, including: cardiac electrophysiology, cardiovascular disease (adult and pediatric), CT scan, diabetes education, dietitian, endocrinology, fluoroscopy, immediate care, internal medicine, mammography, MRI, nuclear medicine, osteoporosis testing center, bone density testing, pharmacy, pulmonary medicine, radiology, rheumatology, urology, and women’s imaging center.
Ascension Medical Group Via Christi on St. Teresa in Wichita, Kansas, focuses on family medicine for all ages. specialties and services include: audiology, breast care, cardiology, dietitian, digital mammography, ENT/otolaryngology, family medicine, female pelvic medicine/reconstructive surgery, hernia, internal medicine, laboratory and radiology services, OB/GYN, orthopedics, pediatrics, plastic surgery, pulmonology, surgery, and urology.
Originally from Lima, Peru, Dr. Cabrera is a 2004 graduate of Cayetano Heredia University. Upon relocating to the United States, he went on to perform his residency at Henry Ford Hospital in 2013.
Having met the standards and guidelines required of the nation’s leading cardiologists, he is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. He is also board-certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine, a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Furthermore, he is board-certified through the Certification Board of Nuclear Cardiology and the National Board of Echocardiography.
Attributing his success to his perseverance, Dr. Cabrera chose a career in medicine to help people in need and to provide comfort to patients and their family members. He chose this specialty because he was fascinated with the physiology of the heart and its relationship with the rest of the body. The most rewarding thing about being a doctor to him is seeing his patients improve, feel better, and do activities they weren’t able to do before treatment.
Cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart, as well as the circulatory system. The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology. Cardiologists are doctors who diagnose, assess, and treat patients with diseases and defects of the heart and blood vessels (the cardiovascular system).
When he is not in the office, Dr. Cabrera is watching sports (especially soccer and tennis), playing with his children, and spending quality time with his family. His alternative career choice would be as a sports journalist, because of his love for sports. His favorite professional publication is the New England Journal of Medicine, and his weakness is a good piece of chocolate – he just can’t resist it.
Additional Information
Rafael E. Cabrera-Salinas, MD, FACC, is a well-versed cardiologist who diagnoses and treats patients at Via Christi Clinic in Wichita, Kansas. Via Christi Clinic includes more than 150 family practice and specialty doctors practicing in more than 40 specialties in Andover, Derby and Wichita, Kansas. Furthermore, Dr. Rafael-E. Cabrera-Salinas has staff memberships at several local hospitals, including Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. As a cardiologist, he has dedicated training and unique experience in diagnosing and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels – the cardiovascular system. Dr. Cabrera-Salinas has an impressive professional journey that spans five years and has expanse knowledge and unrivaled expertise in all facets of cardiology. Throughout his many years of experience, he has upheld a steadfast commitment to the ethical and professional standards of his practice, as evidenced by his sterling record, and ensures an impeccable degree of patient satisfaction in all facets of his work. Dr. Cabrera-Salinas feels that his success is attributable primarily to his perseverance and dedicates his spare time to playing tennis. For more information about Dr. Rafael E. Cabrera-Salinas, please visit https://www.viachristi.org/doctor/rafael-e-cabrera-md.
Rafael E. Cabrera-Salinas, MD, FACC, attended Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia/ Cayetano Heredia University in Lima, Peru, and was awarded his medical degree in 2004. Upon relocating to the United States, he conducted his residency at the Henry Ford Health System in Detroit, Michigan (2009-2013). Dr. Cabrera-Salinas received board certification in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease from the American Board of Internal Medicine and is also certified in Adult Echocardiography and Nuclear Cardiology. He remains at the forefront of his challenging specialty via memberships and affiliations with prestigious professional societies and associations, such as the American College of Physicians. Moreover, Dr. Cabrera-Salinas attained fellowship of the American College of Cardiology having met the standards and guidelines required of the nation’s leading cardiologists. For more information about Dr. Rafael E. Cabrera-Salinas, please visit https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/8137986-Rafael-Cabrera-Cardiologist-Wichita-Kansas-67230.
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