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Dr. Biswajit Kar, MD

Cardiology* Age 63
Dr. Biswajit Kar, MD
4.7 (19 Ratings)

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Dr. Biswajit Kar, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Houston, TX.
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Dr. Biswajit Kar, MD

Cardiology* Age 63
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Biswajit Kar, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Biswajit Kar, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Houston, TX. They graduated from Baylor University. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Houston Methodist West Hospital, Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital, Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center and St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center. Dr. Kar has experience treating conditions like Hypertensive Heart with Failure, Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease and Cardiomyopathy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kar received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kar is board certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Cardiomyopathy
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Cardiomyopathy
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Cardiomyopathy
Aortic Valve Disease
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Limb Swelling
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Pericardial Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Sinus Tachycardia
Systolic Heart Failure
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Septal Defect
Chest Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Hyperlipidemia
Hypokalemia
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Pulmonary Hypertension
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carotid Artery Disease
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Hyperkalemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Lipid Disorders
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Orthostatic Hypotension
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Second Degree Heart Block
Septal Defect
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Third Degree Heart Block
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Vitamin D Deficiency
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Surgery
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Tilt_Testing
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Acute Endocarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Angina
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Ankle Disorders
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Stenosis
Arteriovenous Fistula
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomyopathy, Restrictive
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coarctation of the Aorta
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Heart Block
Infective Endocarditis
Kawasaki Disease
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipidoses (incl. Gaucher Disease)
Long QT Syndrome
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericarditis
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Subacute Endocarditis
Systemic Vasculitis
Unstable Angina
Venous Compression
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Arrhythmia Screening
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioversion
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
Heart Xenotransplant
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Impella Device
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Thrombolysis
Tilt Table Testing
Transcatheter Mitral Valve Repair
Treadmill Stress Test
Tricuspid Valve Graft

Insurance Accepted

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  • Houston Area HMO-Standard

Locations

  1. 1 Wellspring Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery PA
    6400 Fannin St Ste 2500, Houston, TX 77030
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 704-4318
  2. 2 Michael E. Debakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center
    2002 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 791-1414
  3. 3 Office
    6400 Fannin St Ste 2350, Houston, TX 77030
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 486-6713

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kar
4.7
Based on 19 Reviews
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3 Stars (1)
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Patient Reviews
Feb 05, 2024
THOROUGH PATIENT ORGANIZED AMAZING TRAINED STAFF AORTIC VALVE TRANSPLANT WENT HOME THE NEXT DAY
Pat Van Doren — Feb 05, 2024
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Specialties*
Cardiology
Interventional Cardiology
Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Baylor University
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Biswajit Kar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kar's profile.

Dr. Kar frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertensive Heart with Failure, Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease and Cardiomyopathy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Biswajit Kar, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist West Hospital, Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital, Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital, Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center and St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Biswajit Kar, MD holds board certification in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist West Hospital

    18500 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX

  • Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital

    7600 Beechnut St, Houston, TX

  • Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital

    1635 North Loop W, Houston, TX

  • Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

    6411 Fannin St, Houston, TX

  • St. Luke's Health - Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center

    1101 Bates Ave, Houston, TX