Dr. Ryan Justin Vela, MD

Dr. Ryan Vela is a thoracic surgeon with 11 years of experience specializing in complex heart and chest procedures. He completed his medical education at the University of Toledo College of Medicine, where he developed expertise in both thoracic surgery and general surgery. His extensive training has prepared him to handle intricate cardiovascular conditions that require surgical intervention.

Dr. Vela practices at multiple prestigious medical centers, including Parkland Memorial Hospital and William P Clements Jr University Hospital in Dallas, Texas. He treats patients with serious heart conditions like aortic valve stenosis, coronary artery disease, and respiratory failure. His surgical expertise includes performing transcatheter aortic valve implantations, coronary artery bypass grafts, and minimally-invasive heart surgeries that offer patients faster recovery times and reduced complications.