Dr. Clifford Kitten, MD, FACS, FACC | Houston, TX | Cardiovascular Surgeon

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Dr. Kitten graduated from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (Board Certification),Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in 1975. He works in Houston, TX and specializes in Cardiovascular Surgery. Dr. Kitten is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Tomball.

accepting new patients
4.5

39 Ratings
51 years of experience
26 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Baylor College of Medicine Houston
11 written reviews
1 specialty
10 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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Everyone was so compassionate and friendly. Excellent service. Very commendable.

May 29th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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I already recommended him to all my friends & family.

April 26th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Gave me good sensible advice

September 19th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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I had surgery the 15th oct and as of yet no one has responded to my calls concerning my insurance. Promises made.It is now 15th nov. ,a fax can’t be that difficult

November 15th, 2018

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No other way to write this - Dr. Kitten saved my life and also prevented my leg from being amputated after complications during back surgery causing a large blood clot in my femoral artery. All other tries to resolve had failed until Dr. Kitten stepped in. I just celebrated my one year anniversary of the incident with a new lease on life. Thank You Kind Sir. My family, friends, and I are forever in your debt. Robbie Phillips

October 5th, 2018

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Dr. Kitten is confident, experienced, an expert in his field of cardio surgery. Makes you feel relaxed, answers, explains question about your procedure. Great bedside manners along with a staff of professionals. So glad our cardiologist refered us to him.

September 27th, 2018

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So far he seems to be a wonderful dr.

July 11th, 2016

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Dr. Kitten is the best CV surgeon around. If I ever needed bypass surgery, Dr. Kitten would be my first choice. He has many years of experience and is a very compassionate man.

April 20th, 2015

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Dr. Kitten saved my fathers life at Tomball Regional Hospital. My father came in Tomball Regional Hospital with Fluid in the lungs and ended up several days later having a Massive Heart Attack. The fact that he was in poor condition was a challenge. Dr. Kitten due to his many years experience conducted a very successful surgery and my father is alive due to his experience.

May 12th, 2012

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Dr. Kitten was referred to us while my husband was in the hospital. Surgery was scheduled however Dr. Kitten never showed up!!!! Then his partner was suppose to operate, but the surgery prior ran over and he said it was a good time for him!!! Don't ever use anyone in this group!! I have never in my life been treated so poorly by doctors as we were by this group.

June 16th, 2011

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13300 Hargrave Rd Ste 340Houston, TX 77070

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Dr. Clifford Kitten, MD, FACS, FACC	Dr. Amir Kashani	Dr. Robert A. Hetz	Dr. Omar G. Awar
Cardiovascular Surgery	Cardiovascular Disease	Thoracic Surgery	Cardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (39 Ratings)	4.4 (26 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (2 Ratings)
51 Years of Experience	25 Years of Experience	17 Years of Experience	19 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Houston , TX	Sealy , TX	Houston , TX	Houston , TX
Med School: American Board of Thoracic Surgery (Board Certification)	Med School: Ross University School Of Medicine	Med School: Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston	Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Cardiovascular Surgery

Aneurysm
Cardiovascular Disease
Carotid Endarterectomy
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Diabetes Complications
Heart Diseases
Peripheral Vascular Diseases (Peripheral Artery Disease)
Thoracoscopy
Varicose Veins
Vascular Malformations

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Thoracic Surgery

Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Baylor College of Medicine Houston

Residency

University of Texas Health Science San Antonio Texas

Medical School

American Board of Thoracic Surgery (Board Certification)

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of MedicineGraduated in 1975

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