James M Wilson, MD, FACC
Cardiologist | Interventional Cardiology
6560 Fannin Street Suite 1836 Houston Texas, 77030About
Dr. Wilson received his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and completed Cardiology training with Texas Heart Institute. He directed the fellowship training program for eight years. Dr. Wilson has been recognized as an outstanding clinician and teacher, most recently being identified as one of Texas’ finest physicians. He has authored a host of peer-reviewed journal publications in addition to contributions to instructional textbooks.
Education and Training
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1990
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Cardiovascular Disease (Internal Medicine)
Interventional Cardiology (Internal Medicine)
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Chief of Cardiology St. Luke's/Texas Heart Institute 2011 - 2015
- Director Cardiology Education St. Luke's/Texas Heart Institute 2003 - 2016
- Robert Hall Chair of Cardiology St. Luke's/Texas Heart Institute 2008 - 2016
- Director Robert Hall Heartsounds Laboratory St. Luke's/Texas Heart Institute 2007 - 2016
- Chief of Cardiology HCA Gulfcoast Medical Center Houston 2019 - Present
Professional Memberships
- American Heart Association
- American College of Cardiology
Internships
- Baylor University
Fellowships
- Texas Heart Institute
Professional Society Memberships
- American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology
Articles and Publications
- Contributor, 100 + Articles and Text Book
What do you attribute your success to?
- His good fortune to be exposed to very talented people in his field.
Hobbies / Sports
- Golf, Writing
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