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Dr. Rayan Yousefzai, MD

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(Rayan Yousefzai, MD)

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Specializes in: Cardiology (Heart Disease) and General Practice

University of Illinois College of Medicine (2009)

Professional interests include: transplant procedures, cardiac catheterization, left ventricular assist device (LVAD), and more.

6550 FANNIN STREET SUITE 1901
Houston, TX 77030

(713) 441-1100

Dr. Rayan Yousefzai, MD is a cardiologist in Houston, TX specializing in cardiology (heart disease) and general practice. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 2009 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Rayan Yousefzai, MD is affiliated with Tufts Medicine, Tufts Medical Center, Houston Methodist and TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

6550 FANNIN STREET SUITE 1901
Houston, TX 77030

Address:

800 WASHINGTON STREET
Boston, MA 02111

Some issues Dr. Rayan Yousefzai, MD can help you with:

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.

Coronary Artery Disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It happens when the blood vessels carrying blood to the heart, called coronary arteries, narrow and harden. This occurs when cholesterol, a type of fat found in the blood, builds up to form plaque, which sticks to the inner walls of the arteries. As plaque accumulates, less blood can flow through the arteries, which may lead to the following:

Angina, which is chest pain that occurs when the heart does not receive enough blood flow.
Heart attack, which happens if the arteries leading to the heart are completely blocked.
Arrhythmia, or irregular heartbeat, which can develop if the heart does not have enough blood supply.
Heart failure, which may occur if a heart attack damages the heart and it becomes too weak to pump enough blood to the rest of the body.

Certain factors may increase risk for the disease, like smoking, lack of exercise, being overweight, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. CAD tends to develop over decades, so it can go undetected until it has become quite severe. A diagnosis may be established using such tests as:

Electrocardiogram (ECG), which records the heart's electrical activity over a period of time. ECGs can detect whether there is enough blood flow to the heart or if a heart attack has occurred.
Echocardiogram (echo), which creates images of the heart using sound waves. Echos can show whether the heart is able to pump blood normally.
Stress tests, where an ECG or echo is combined with exercise, like riding a stationary bike or walking on a treadmill. This test is done to find out if the heart can function properly while performing a strenuous activity.

Treatments for the disease include medications such as vasodilators, like nitroglycerin, which dilates (widens) the coronary arteries. CAD may also be treated by a procedure called angioplasty with stent placement, where a balloon is inflated inside a diseased artery to flatten the plaque deposits against the artery walls, creating more room for blood to flow.

In some severe cases of the disease, multiple arteries may be blocked, and an open heart surgery called coronary artery bypass surgery may be necessary. This operation transplants a vessel from another part of the body to form a graft that goes past the narrowed arteries, thus enabling blood to flow around those arteries.

hospital care	10
inpatient care	10

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	71
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	65
Diabetes	71
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

cardiac procedures	33
doctor visit	376
hospital care	101
inpatient care	101
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	257

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	227
Black	24
Hispanic	180
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	118
85 and over	49
Less than 65	97

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	55
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

cardiac procedures	76
doctor visit	234
hospital care	609
inpatient care	609
ultrasound (sonogram)	78

**Gender**
Male	288
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	399
Black	28
Hispanic	32
Asian	12
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	88
Less than 65	94

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	63
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	48
Dementia	17
Cancer	12

cardiac procedures	182
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	268
hospital care	528
inpatient care	528
minimally invasive procedures	11
pulmonary testing	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	171

**Gender**
Male	310
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	419
Black	31
Hispanic	45
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	195
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	101
Less than 65	94

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	66
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	36
Heart Failure	66
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	51
Dementia	20
Cancer	12

cardiac procedures	191
catheterization	24
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	164
hospital care	450
inpatient care	450
minimally invasive procedures	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	167

**Gender**
Male	320
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	400
Black	63
Hispanic	33
Asian	14
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	73
Less than 65	124

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	67
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	71
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	51
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

cardiac procedures	26
catheterization	27
diagnostic procedures	53
doctor visit	153
hospital care	725
inpatient care	725
minimally invasive procedures	27

**Gender**
Male	205
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	70
Hispanic	51
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	11
Less than 65	105

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	75
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	38
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	62
Dementia	22
Cancer	10

cardiac procedures	77
catheterization	78
diagnostic procedures	138
doctor visit	259
hospital care	839
inpatient care	839
minimally invasive procedures	78
vascular procedures	11

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rayan Yousefzai, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rayan Yousefzai, MD treated as a cardiologist in Houston, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, ultrasound (sonogram) and cardiac procedures.

cardiac procedures	99
catheterization	35
diagnostic procedures	57
doctor visit	244
hospital care	466
inpatient care	466
minimally invasive procedures	35
pulmonary testing	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	112
vascular procedures	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rayan Yousefzai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	21
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	161
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	34
Other	3

**Age**
75 to 84	56
85 and over	32
Less than 65	51
65 to 74	89

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rayan Yousefzai, MD From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rayan Yousefzai, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Cancer	5
Dementia	8

Education & Training

Dr. Rayan Yousefzai, MD graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 2009. He completed residency at Cleveland Clinic. He has a state license in Rhode Island.

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine (2009)

Residency: Cleveland Clinic

Licensed In: Rhode Island

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Rayan Yousefzai, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Tufts Medicine

Tufts Medical Center

Houston Methodist

TMH PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES PLLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Rayan Yousefzai, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Rayan Yousefzai, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Houston, TX.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-10-17

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I have been seeing Dr Y for 3 years now and he's always been so supportive and given me great heart care all of which has resulted in me doing very well health wise.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Abbott Laboratories	$3,685 THORATEC HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT $1,392	CardioMEMS HF System $1,117	CardioMEMS $1,046	Circulatory Support $130
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$3,000 $3,000
Thoratec Corporation	$1,498 HeartMate II $1,498
ABIOMED	$1,063 Impella $1,063
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$283 ONPATTRO $283
Other	$1,231 HeartWare HVAD $181	FARXIGA $145	THE EDWARDS SAPIEN 3 VALVE WITH ALTERRA ADAPTIVE PRESTENT SYSTEM $140	OPTIMIZER $124	SAMSCA $124	Other $517

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,731
Travel and Lodging	$1,823
Charitable Contribution	$1,500
Grant	$1,500
Education	$145
Other	$61

Research Payments

Dr. Rayan Yousefzai, MD has received 3 research payments totaling $52,674.

Biography

Dr. Rayan Yousefzai specializes in general practice and cardiology (heart disease). Areas of expertise for Dr. Yousefzai include heart failure and transplant procedures. Dr. Yousefzai graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with Houston Methodist and Tufts Medicine. His practice in Houston, TX is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.