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  • Cardiovascular Disease, Hospital Medicine, Internal Medicine
  • Accepting new patients
  • 24 years of experience
  • Modern Heart and Vascular Institute 18980 W Memorial DR Ste 100 STE 100, Humble, TX 77338
  • (346) 707-0441

Brief Intro

Dr. RICRDO BALLERA, MD, FACC, FSCAI is a BOARD CERTIFIED INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGIST

Dr. Bellera is a cardiologist who joined the Modern Heart and Vascular group in 2019 after finishing his cardiovascular fellowship training at The University of Texas at McGovern Medical School in Houston. He has extensive training in internal medicine, general cardiology, advanced heart failure, and transplant cardiology, as well as in interventional cardiology and structural heart disease.

EDUCATION

Dr. Bellera started his medical education at The University of Carabobo in Venezuela. After earning his medical degree Dr, Bellera came to the United States where he joined The Baylor College of Medicine as a research associate. His research was focused on microvascular thrombosis in sepsis. He subsequently finished his residency in internal medicine at Jacobi Medical Center at The Albert Einstein College of Medicine. After the completion of his residency he worked as an internal medicine and cardiac intensive care specialist at Houston Methodist Hospital for four years.

APPROACH TO MEDICINE

Dr. Bellera’s areas of interest are non-invasive cardiology including primary prevention and the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases. He is also particularly interested in invasive cardiology, including the treatment of complex coronary artery disease, peripheral, arterial, and venous disease.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Universidad De Carabobo Facultad De Ciencias De La Salud - 2001

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • Modern Heart and Vascular Institute
  • 18980 W Memorial DR Ste 100 STE 100, Humble, TX 77338
  • Mon:7:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Tue:7:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Wed:7:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Thu:7:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Fri:7:30 am - 5:00 pm
    Sat:8:00 am - 12:00 pm
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Cardiovascular Disease
  • Internal Medicine
  • Interventional Cardiology
  • Hospital Medicine
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Conditions Addressed

  • Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI)
  • Aortic Valvular Disease
  • Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
  • Cardiac Arrhythmia
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Conduction Disorders
  • Heart Failure
  • Hypertension (HTN)
  • Ischemic Heart Disease
  • Mitral Valvular Disease
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Procedures Performed

  • Angioplasty
  • Cardiac Rehabilitation
  • Cardiac Stress Test
  • Cardioversion
  • Pacemaker and Defibrillator Procedures
  • Cardiovascular Transcatheter Procedures
  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
  • Carotid Ultrasound
  • Electrocardiogram (EKG or ECG)
  • Echocardiogram
  • Doppler Ultrasound
  • Ankle Brachial Index
  • Cardiac Testing
  • Cardiac Catheterization
  • CT Scan Procedure
  • Nuclear Stress Testing
  • Preventive Medicine and Wellness, Health Maintenance
  • Chest Vein Treatment
  • Cardiology Consults
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • Molina Healthcare
  • Humana
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Ambetter
  • Medicare
  • Renaissance
  • Medicaid
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Friday Health Plans
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Devoted Health
  • APWU
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
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