Hugo R. Martinez, MD: A Leader in Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiovascular Genetics at Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease
Innovative Care and Research Initiatives to Enhance Outcomes for Children with Heart Disease
A prominent pediatric cardiologist, Dr. Martinez is the Medical Co-Director of the Heart Failure, VAD, and Transplant Program at the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease in Austin. Specializing in cardiovascular genetics, he is dedicated to providing exceptional care for children with congenital and acquired heart conditions.
Before embarking on his professional journey, he earned his medical degree from Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla in Mexico and completed his pediatric residency at The University of Texas Medical Branch. He further honed his expertise through fellowships in cardiology at Riley Children’s Hospital/Indiana University Health and advanced cardiac disease and transplant cardiology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.
Before joining the Texas Center, Dr. Martinez held prominent leadership roles at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. At these institutions, he played a pivotal role in establishing critical programs, including the mechanical circulatory support service line, cardio-genetics clinic, and cardio-oncology program. As the Medical Director of the Pediatric Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center of Excellence, he is recognized for his contributions to improving clinical outcomes and patient care strategies.
Dr. Martinez’s clinical and research interests are focused on cardio-oncology and cardiovascular genetics. He has actively engaged in numerous clinical studies aimed at investigating novel methods to combat heart failure and evaluating cardiovascular dysfunction in children and young adults with a history of cancer treatment. His expertise extends to editing a textbook on mechanical circulatory support and leading the Pediatric Group of the International Cardio-Oncology Society.
In his role at the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease, he is committed to advancing the mission of providing comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for children with complex heart conditions. His innovative approach, combined with a passion for research and education, positions him as an invaluable asset to the team and the community.
Learn More about Dr. Hugo Martinez:
Through his findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/2476977-Hugo-Martinez-Cardiologist-Pediatric or through Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease, https://uthealthaustin.org/directory/hugo-martinez
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