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Dr. Julian Alberto Sanchez, MD

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Cardiology

Professional interests include: pacemaker, cardioversion, CT coronary angiogram, and more.

1202 3rd Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78404

(361) 883-3962

Dr. Julian Alberto Sanchez, MD is a cardiologist in Corpus Christi, TX specializing in adult cardiology. Dr. Julian Alberto Sanchez, MD is affiliated with CHRISTUS Health, Corpus Christi Medical Center, Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional and CORPUS CHRISTI HEART CLINIC, PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

1202 3rd Street
Corpus Christi, TX 78404

Address:

700 E Mimosa Street
Rockport, TX 78382

Some issues Dr. Julian Alberto Sanchez, 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.

Heart Attack

A heart attack is a serious medical event that happens when the blood supplying oxygen to the heart is cut off, usually because of a blockage in an artery. This results in damage or death of part of the heart muscle. The heart can heal, but like any part of the body that was injured it leaves a scar. This scar tissue does not contract effectively, so the ability of the heart to pump is lowered after a heart attack.

A heart attack, sometimes called a myocardial infarction, can happen without warning. However there are certain factors that raise the risk of heart attack. Some of these are:

Age
Gender (most heart attack sufferers are male)
A family history of heart attacks
Smoking
Obesity
High cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
Unhealthy lifestyle choices (lack of exercise, poor diet, too much alcohol or stress)

Heart attacks typically feel like pain or pressure in the chest that can radiate out to the back, arm, or jaw. Some other symptoms can include fatigue or weakness, shortness of breath, sweating, and nausea.

Treatment aims to increase blood flow to the heart muscle by opening up blocked blood vessels. Medications are sometimes used to dissolve clots in the arteries. Aspirin and other medications such as Plavix can thin the blood and make clots less likely to form. Dilators can widen blood vessels to make room for more blood to flow. Doctors can also use a procedure called catheterization to look at the blood vessels around the heart directly, place stents, or widen vessels using angioplasty. In extreme cases bypass surgery can be used to help blood flow better. After recovery, it is important to lead a healthy lifestyle and take any prescribed medications in order to protect the heart.

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.

cardiac procedures	554
catheterization	19
diagnostic procedures	19
doctor visit	767
hospital care	442
inpatient care	442
minimally invasive procedures	19
nuclear scan	183
stress testing	385
ultrasound (sonogram)	182
vascular procedures	49

**Gender**
Male	356
Female	421

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	330
Black	0
Hispanic	416
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	296
From 75 to 84	253
85 and over	118
Less than 65	110

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	57
Dementia	21
Cancer	11

cardiac procedures	620
catheterization	22
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	866
hospital care	514
inpatient care	514
minimally invasive procedures	22
nuclear scan	178
stress testing	392
ultrasound (sonogram)	254
vascular procedures	68

**Gender**
Male	379
Female	402

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	326
Black	0
Hispanic	418
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	314
From 75 to 84	245
85 and over	118
Less than 65	104

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	55
Dementia	19
Cancer	11

cardiac procedures	693
catheterization	26
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	998
hospital care	441
inpatient care	441
minimally invasive procedures	26
nuclear scan	170
stress testing	397
ultrasound (sonogram)	306
vascular procedures	102

**Gender**
Male	646
Female	716

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	566
Black	32
Hispanic	740
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	558
From 75 to 84	436
85 and over	192
Less than 65	176

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	52
Dementia	20
Cancer	11

cardiac procedures	515
catheterization	27
diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	1008
hospital care	499
inpatient care	499
minimally invasive procedures	27
nuclear scan	61
stress testing	184
ultrasound (sonogram)	363
vascular procedures	110

**Gender**
Male	361
Female	362

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	332
Black	19
Hispanic	358
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	324
From 75 to 84	218
85 and over	99
Less than 65	82

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	55
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

cardiac procedures	398
catheterization	26
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	934
hospital care	398
inpatient care	398
minimally invasive procedures	26
stress testing	125
ultrasound (sonogram)	276
vascular procedures	53

**Gender**
Male	344
Female	337

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	309
Black	18
Hispanic	342
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	308
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	94
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	54
Dementia	17
Cancer	10

cardiac procedures	404
catheterization	25
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	938
hospital care	343
inpatient care	343
minimally invasive procedures	25
stress testing	148
ultrasound (sonogram)	253
vascular procedures	75

**Gender**
Male	356
Female	354

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	343
Black	21
Hispanic	330
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	232
85 and over	107
Less than 65	65

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	53
Dementia	19
Cancer	13

cardiac procedures	406
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	958
hospital care	387
inpatient care	387
minimally invasive procedures	11
stress testing	139
ultrasound (sonogram)	276
vascular procedures	51

**Gender**
Male	358
Female	352

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	337
Black	27
Hispanic	332
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	309
From 75 to 84	215
85 and over	124
Less than 65	62

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	50
Dementia	18
Cancer	12

cardiac procedures	338
doctor visit	856
hospital care	326
inpatient care	326
stress testing	139
ultrasound (sonogram)	236
vascular procedures	33

**Gender**
Male	329
Female	341

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	330
Black	17
Hispanic	309
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	295
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	112
Less than 65	51

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	49
Dementia	18
Cancer	11

cardiac procedures	429
catheterization	10
diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	1586
hospital care	308
inpatient care	308
minimally invasive procedures	10
stress testing	174
ultrasound (sonogram)	287
vascular procedures	50

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Julian Alberto Sanchez, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Julian Alberto Sanchez, MD treated as a cardiologist in Corpus Christi, TX were cardiac procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and ultrasound (sonogram).

cardiac procedures	487
catheterization	20
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	993
hospital care	406
inpatient care	406
minimally invasive procedures	20
nuclear scan	148
stress testing	233
ultrasound (sonogram)	271
vascular procedures	66

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julian Alberto Sanchez, MD.

**Gender**
Male	312
Female	328

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	13
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	287
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	324
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	202
85 and over	96
Less than 65	71
65 to 74	271

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julian Alberto Sanchez, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Julian Alberto Sanchez, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	42
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	9
Dementia	14

Education & Training

He has a state license in Texas.

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Julian Alberto Sanchez, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

CHRISTUS Health

Corpus Christi Medical Center

Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area Corpus Christi Medical Center Doctors Regional

CORPUS CHRISTI HEART CLINIC, PLLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Julian Alberto Sanchez, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Julian Alberto Sanchez, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Corpus Christi, TX.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic, Inc.	$4,290 Micra $1,806	Reveal LINQ $51	SelectSecure $31	LINQ II $12	$2,390
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$2,267 XARELTO $2,141	BOSENTAN TABLETS $60	INVOKANA $49	Bosentan $17
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$2,243 VenaSeal $1,699	Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators - ICDs $127	STENTS $88	TurboHawk $85	IN.PACT Admiral $53	Other $191
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$863 BRILINTA $719	FARXIGA $98	$45
Pfizer Inc.	$771 ELIQUIS $671	CHANTIX $51	NURTEC ODT $29	VIAGRA $19
Other	$4,391 ENTRESTO $538	VERQUVO $436	LifeVest $288	ELIQUIS $267	CardioMEMS $217	Other $2,644

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$10,517
Travel and Lodging	$4,114
Education	$192

Biography

Dr. Julian Sanchez is a Corpus Christi, TX physician who specializes in adult cardiology and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology. His patients gave him an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). He is affiliated with Corpus Christi Medical Center and CHRISTUS Health.

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