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Dr. Joe Aoun, MD

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(257 Ratings)

Specializes in: Interventional Cardiology

Saint Joseph University of Beirut (2015)

Professional interests include: transcatheter mitral valve repair (MitraClip), angioplasty, coronary atherectomy, and more.

6550 FANNIN STREET SUITE 1901
HOUSTON, TX 77030

(713) 441-1100

Dr. Joe Aoun, MD is an interventional cardiologist in HOUSTON, TX specializing in interventional cardiology. He graduated from Saint Joseph University of Beirut in 2015 and has 11 years of experience. Dr. Joe Aoun, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist.

Office Locations

6550 FANNIN STREET SUITE 1901
HOUSTON, TX 77030

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Some issues Dr. Joe Aoun, MD can help you with:

Angioplasty

Angioplasty is a common, minimally invasive procedure performed to restore blood flow in arteries and veins that have become narrowed or blocked. Age or illness can cause plaque to build up at certain spots within the veins and arteries, and if enough collects, it can restrict the flow of blood. Angioplasty uses a tiny balloon at the end of a small, flexible tube to inflate within the narrowed section and open it up again.

Angioplasty may be performed in several different areas of the body and for a variety of reasons, most often:

Peripheral arterial disease, which reduces blood flow in the arms or legs
Atherosclerosis, or general hardening of the arteries
Carotid artery stenosis, or narrowing of the arteries in the neck that supply the brain
Coronary artery disease, or narrowing of the arteries near the heart
Renal vascular hypertension, or narrowing of the arteries in the kidney, leading to increased blood pressure

During angioplasty, a patient is given a sedative while lying on a table under an x-ray machine. A catheter (a thin, flexible, and hollow tube) is inserted into the patient's skin in the arm or groin and guided into the blocked artery. Dye is injected via the catheter, and x-rays are used to position the tip of the catheter exactly at the blockage. The tiny balloon is guided through the catheter and inflated with saline. It pushes the plaque out of the way, squishing it against the walls of the artery. The balloon may be inflated and deflated several times to let blood pass by. A stent, a tiny tube of metal mesh like a spring, may be inserted to help keep the artery open. Then the x-ray is used again to check that blood is flowing properly, the catheter is removed, and the tiny incision is bandaged.

There are no nerves within veins and arteries, so an angioplasty is generally not painful. However, there may be some discomfort at the site of the incision and when the balloon is inflated. Overall, angioplasty is a very effective and low-risk procedure, useful for helping patients avoid more difficult bypass surgery.

Cardiac Catheterization

Cardiac catheterization is a procedure done to check on the health of the heart. A tiny, flexible tube called a catheter is inserted into a blood vessel through a very small opening, usually in the groin, and threaded through the blood vessel up to the heart. Once the catheter is in place, it can diagnose problems in the heart and perform certain corrective procedures.

A coronary catheter can be used to:

Take blood samples
Inject dye for an angiogram
Check for valve defects
Measure oxygen and pressure levels within the heart chambers
Take a biopsy
Perform a percutaneous coronary intervention, or procedure to clear blocked arteries
Widen narrowed valve openings

Because all of this can be accomplished without the need for open surgery, cardiac catheterization has become a popular option.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joe Aoun, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in HOUSTON, TX during 2024 were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Aoun, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	13
doctor visit	55
hospital care	184
inpatient care	184
vascular procedures	13

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Aoun, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	25
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Aoun, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	54
Heart Failure	71
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	49
Dementia	7
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2024 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joe Aoun, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joe Aoun, MD treated as an interventional cardiologist in HOUSTON, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, cardiac procedures and vascular procedures.

cardiac procedures	13
doctor visit	55
hospital care	184
inpatient care	184
vascular procedures	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2024 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Aoun, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	79

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	17
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	132
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	75
85 and over	25
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	64

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joe Aoun, MD From 2024 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joe Aoun, MD treated were heart failure, high cholesterol, hypertension and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	21
Heart Failure	71
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	49
Atrial Fibrillation	54
Dementia	7
Cancer	18

Education & Training

Dr. Joe Aoun, MD graduated from Saint Joseph University of Beirut in 2015. He completed residency at Tufts University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Saint Joseph University of Beirut (2015)

Residency: Tufts University Affiliated Hospitals (2019)

Licensed In: Texas

Insurance Information

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Dr. Joe Aoun, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Blue Choice PPO, Blue Choice POS, First Health PPO, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, Aetna Workers' Compensation, Golden Rule, Best Doctors, Aetna Select, Aetna EPO, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA Network, Aetna Affordable Health Choices, Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA EPO, CIGNA Choice Fund, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Three Rivers Provider Network, Coventry PPO, HealthSpring, US Family Health Plan, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, United Healthcare, Medicare, Railroad Medicare, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, HealthSmart PPO, WellPoint, HealthSmart, Aetna Open Access, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, CIGNA Network Open Access, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2, GeoBlue, Entrust/90 Degree EDI Payer ID# 36878, BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE, TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006, Sana Benefits, TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005, Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430, TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR, Aetna Student Health, TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003, Aetna Transplant, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003, DEVOTED DUAL 010 TX (HMO D-SNP), TRS-Care Standard Group 485000, UnitedHealthOne, TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002, Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver, Blue Essentials Access, UMR, TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781, TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002, HAA Preferred Partners (International), DEVOTED HEALTH DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON, Aetna Signature Administrators EBMS, Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan, DEVOTED CORE 019 TX (HMO), BCBS PPO Wespath, Aetna Health Network, Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice, United Health Integrated Services, Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN), Olympus Managed Care (International), Aetna Medicare HMO Prime, Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice, Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits, Blue Edge, Blue Essentials, DEVOTED DUAL FULL 040 (HMO D-SNP), Aetna International, DEVOTED GIVEBACK 006 TX (HMO), Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP), Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network, DEVOTED C-SNP Premium 030 TX (HMO C-SNP), Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan, TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001, DEVOTED CORE 001 TX (HMO), Aetna Signature Administrators MODA, TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000, TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001, DEVOTED C-SNP Plus 031 TX (HMO C-SNP), DEVOTED PREMIUM 002 (HMO) and Aetna Premier Care Network.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Joe Aoun, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare PPO

United Healthcare POS

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare EPO

Blue Choice PPO

Blue Choice POS

First Health PPO

Aetna POS

Aetna QPOS

Aetna Workers' Compensation

Golden Rule

Best Doctors

Aetna Select

Aetna EPO

Trustmark

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA Network

Aetna Affordable Health Choices

Aetna Signature Administrators

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA POS

CIGNA HMO

Aetna Medicare PPO

CIGNA EPO

CIGNA Choice Fund

CIGNA Indemnity

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield POS

Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO

Three Rivers Provider Network

Coventry PPO

HealthSpring

US Family Health Plan

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

United Healthcare

Medicare

Railroad Medicare

Humana

Cigna

Molina Healthcare

HealthSmart PPO

WellPoint

HealthSmart

Aetna Open Access

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

CIGNA Network Open Access

PHCS PPO

MultiPlan PPO

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Aetna APCN Plus Multi-Tier HM Tier 2

GeoBlue

Entrust/90 Degree EDI Payer ID# 36878

BCBS PPO GUIDESTONE

TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006

Sana Benefits

TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005

Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold

TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430

TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR

Aetna Student Health

TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003

Aetna Transplant

TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003

DEVOTED DUAL 010 TX (HMO D-SNP)

TRS-Care Standard Group 485000

UnitedHealthOne

TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002

Community Health Choice PREMIER Silver

Blue Essentials Access

UMR

TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781

TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002

HAA Preferred Partners (International)

DEVOTED HEALTH DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON

Aetna Signature Administrators EBMS

Aetna Common Spirit Minimum Value Plan

DEVOTED CORE 019 TX (HMO)

BCBS PPO Wespath

Aetna Health Network

Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice

United Health Integrated Services

Aetna Meritain Hlth/Aetna Premier Care (APCN)

Olympus Managed Care (International)

Aetna Medicare HMO Prime

Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice

Aetna Signature Administrators Allied Benefits

Blue Edge

Blue Essentials

DEVOTED DUAL FULL 040 (HMO D-SNP)

Aetna International

DEVOTED GIVEBACK 006 TX (HMO)

Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP)

Aetna TX Pref Plus II Network

DEVOTED C-SNP Premium 030 TX (HMO C-SNP)

Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP Federal Employee Plan

TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001

DEVOTED CORE 001 TX (HMO)

Aetna Signature Administrators MODA

TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000

TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001

DEVOTED C-SNP Plus 031 TX (HMO C-SNP)

DEVOTED PREMIUM 002 (HMO)

Aetna Premier Care Network

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Joe Aoun, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 257 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Joe Aoun, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in HOUSTON, TX.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-18

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Doctor explained everything so we could understand and answered all my questions

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-01

Patient verified via Press Ganey

I was very nervous but Dr Oaun did his best to quell my worries and assure me

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-02

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joe Aoun, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic, Inc.	$6,355 COREVALVE EVOLUT R $3,422	RESOLUTE ONYX $1,443	Resolute $280	AZURE XT DR MRI SURESCAN $234	COBALT DR MRI SURESCAN $179	Other $797
Abbott Laboratories	$5,984 MitraClip $1,646	OPTIS $1,386	CardioMEMS $532	TRICLIP $467	DRAGONFLY OPSTAR $248	Other $1,705
Boston Scientific Corporation	$1,226 AVVIGO Guidance System $232	WATCHMAN FLX $187	SYNERGY $128	SEISMIQ LITHOTRIP _IC $114	$564
ABIOMED	$1,021 Impella $746	$275
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation	$800 SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA $334	PASCAL $32	$435
Other	$3,337 Repatha $589	Carto 3 System $481	(BH4) IGT Devices Undivided $263	Cardiva VASCADE MVP VVCS 6-12F $230	VYNDAQEL $203	Other $1,570

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$13,388
Travel and Lodging	$4,955
Education	$379

Research Payments

Dr. Joe Aoun, MD has received 5 research payments totaling $139,063.

Biography

I specialize in evaluating and treating coronary artery disease, which is commonly responsible for chest pain and heart attacks. In addition, I perform procedures to repair and replace heart valves without the need for open-heart surgery. I work closely with my patients to optimize their health and quality of life, utilizing the latest technology and cutting-edge research.