Cardiology
Cardiology is the medical treatment of diseases of the heart and parts of the circulatory system. Cardiologists are the doctors who specialize in diagnosing and treating these conditions.
Cardiovascular care in Northeast, Texas
Your heart and vascular systems act as critical power sources for all parts of your body. We work to keep those power sources working for you.
Methodist Hospital Northeast has cultivated an esteemed reputation for our commitment to providing the San Antonio community with advanced and comprehensive cardiovascular care. Our robust program continues to grow, with advanced surgical options, diagnostic imaging and electrophysiology (EP) services.
Cardiovascular conditions we treat
We offer a full spectrum of cardiovascular services that diagnose and treat the following conditions:
- Aortic aneurysm
- Heart arrhythmia
- Heart disease
- Heart failure
- Pulmonary disease
- Valve disease
- Vascular disease
Cardiovascular services we offer
We are proud to offer innovative and advanced cardiovascular treatments, including:
- Cardiac catheterization/percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) — This procedure can open a coronary artery blockage or narrowing, as well as open an artery so blood can flow normally. The surgery is most often accomplished through balloons and stents.
- Complex PCI — More complex PCI procedures use advanced techniques, such as laser and rotational atherectomy, Intravascular ultrasound and fractional flow reserve.
- Electrophysiology services — These types of treatments are for arrhythmias and other potentially serious disorders affecting the heart's rhythm.
- General Cardiology — Our general cardiology team is the foundation to our comprehensive cardiovascular program, offering preventative care, early detection of cardiovascular conditions and long term management of heart disease.
- Noninvasive Cardiology Imaging and Testing — Tests we offer include computerized tomography (CT) scans, echocardiograms, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and nuclear medicine.
- Transitional heart failure clinic — Our transitional heart failure clinic is designed to provide exceptional heart failure care and support you as you transition through the phases of heart failure.
Our full range of available cardiovascular services includes:
- Cardiac device implantation
- Cardiothoracic surgery
- Cardiovascular research
- Coronary artery bypass graft
- Left atrial appendage closure
- Open heart surgery
- Pacemaker implantation
- Valve replacement procedures
- Vascular intervention and surgery
- Vascular program
Quality care
Accredited by the American College of Cardiology as a Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI, the Methodist Heart program at Methodist Hospital Northeast takes a multidisciplinary approach to providing patient-centered cardiac care.
Visiting us
Patients arriving for appointments at Methodist Hospital Northeast can enter our main parking lot from Toepperwein Road or Judson Road. The main entrance is on the south side of the hospital facing Judson Road. Pull into the hospital’s campus and follow the signs to our main entrance. Parking is free.
Inside our lobby, you’ll see our registration and admissions desk. There, you can check in and ask any questions you have about your appointment.