Dr. Joseph J. Naoum, MD, FACS, RPVI

Dr. Joseph Naoum is a surgeon specializing in vascular surgery with 32 years of experience in the field. He earned his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and completed his residency at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston in 2003, followed by a fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine in 2007. Dr. Naoum holds certifications in both vascular surgery and general surgery from the American Board of Surgery, along with additional credentials as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation (RPVI). He is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish.

Dr. Naoum practices at Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates in Houston, Texas. His expertise includes treating patients with chronic kidney disease, including advanced stage 5 kidney disease that often requires specialized vascular care. He performs diagnostic procedures such as Doppler ultrasound studies and carotid artery ultrasounds to …evaluate blood flow and detect vascular problems. Dr. Naoum also conducts ankle-brachial index tests to assess circulation in the legs and diagnose peripheral artery disease. Patients rate his care highly, giving him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5.