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Dr. Christian Assad-Kottner, MD

Interventional Cardiology*
4.9 (99)
Map Pin Small McAllen, TX
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Christian Assad-Kottner, MD

Dr. Christian Assad-Kottner, MD is an Interventional Cardiology Specialist in McAllen, TX. They specialize in Interventional Cardiology, has 20 years of experience, and is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease. They graduated from School of Medicine Ignacio A. Santos, Institute of Technology and Superior Studies of Monterrey and is affiliated with Rio Grande Regional Hospital. Dr. Assad-Kottner, completed a residency at Fogarty Institute for Innovation|University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences|Methodist DeBakey Hospital/UTMB|University of Texas Medical Branch. Patients rated Dr. Assad-Kottner an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Assad-Kottner works at Rio Grande Cardiovascular and Structural Heart in McAllen, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Hypotension, Hypotension (Excluding Maternal) and Sinus Bradycardia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Assad-Kottner's Office Locations

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    Rio Grande Cardiovascular and Structural Heart
    100 E Ridge Rd Ste A, McAllen, TX 78503 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Sinus Bradycardia
Pericardial Disease
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Lipid Disorders
Sinus Tachycardia
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Angina
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Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Hyperkalemia
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypokalemia
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Unstable Angina
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Limb Ischemia
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Ankle Disorders
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Stenosis
Arteriovenous Fistula
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Septal Defect
Atrial Septal Defect 1 (ASD 1)
Atrial Septal Defect 2 (ASD 2)
Baker’s Cyst
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carotid Artery Occlusion
Carotid Artery Stenosis
Carotid Bruit
Claudication
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Calcification
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes
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Emphysema
Endocarditis
External Iliac Arteriopathy
Heart Block
High Cholesterol
Hypertensive Encephalopathy
Idiopathic Hypotension
Iliac Aneurysm
Intermittent Claudication
Ischemia
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Ischemic Limb
Kawasaki Disease
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Long QT Syndrome
Marfan Syndrome
Mesenteric Artery Ischemia
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Obesity
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Orthostatic Hypotension
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericarditis
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Renal Artery Stenosis (RAS)
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Second Degree Heart Block
Secondary Hypertension
Septal Defect
Systemic Vasculitis
Tetralogy of Fallot
Third Degree Heart Block
Type 2 Heart Block - Mobitz
Typical Atrial Flutter
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Compression
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Arrhythmia Screening
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Carotid Ultrasound
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
Endovascular Aneurysm Repair
Endovascular Procedure
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Endovascular Stent Grafting
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Impella Device
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Percutaneous Balloon Valvuloplasty
Percutaneous Management of Valvular Heart Disease
Percutaneous Procedures
Peripheral Angioplasty
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Arterial Puncture
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Renal Artery Angioplasty
Stent-Assisted Carotid Angioplasty
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test
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    Specialties*
    • Interventional Cardiology

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    Years of Experience
    • 20 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1508057787
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • The Methodist DeBakey Heart Center|Mayo Clinic at Arizona
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Fogarty Institute for Innovation|University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences|Methodist DeBakey Hospital/UTMB|University of Texas Medical Branch
    Residency
    Internship
    • Christus Muguerza Hospital|Cleveland Clinic|Mayo Clinic
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • School of Medicine Ignacio A. Santos, Institute of Technology and Superior Studies of Monterrey
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Cardiovascular Disease
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Rio Grande Regional Hospital

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    Dr. Christian Assad-Kottner, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Assad-Kottner is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Assad-Kottner works at Rio Grande Cardiovascular and Structural Heart in McAllen, TX. View the full address on Dr. Assad-Kottner’s profile.

    Dr. Assad-Kottner has seen patients for Hypotension, Hypotension (Excluding Maternal) and Sinus Bradycardia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Assad-Kottner on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    99 patients have reviewed Dr. Assad-Kottner. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Assad-Kottner.

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