Dr. Lorraine Denise Cornwell, MD

Dr. Lorraine Cornwell is a thoracic and general surgeon who graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of North Carolina Health System. With three decades of surgical experience, she brings extensive expertise to complex chest and cardiovascular procedures. Dr. Cornwell is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling her to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.

Dr. Cornwell practices at Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center and is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy, both located in Houston, Texas. She specializes in treating coronary artery disease, including specific expertise in addressing heart conditions that affect women. Her focus includes managing myocardial ischemia, a condition where the heart muscle doesn't receive adequate blood flow. Patients consistently rate Dr. Cornwell highly for her care, giving her an average rating …of 5.0 out of 5 stars.