Hugo R. Martinez, MD: A Leading Pediatric Cardiologist at Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease
Bringing Expertise in Cardiovascular Genetics and Heart Failure Management to Austin’s Premier Pediatric Heart Program
A prominent pediatric cardiologist, Dr. Martinez is affiliated with the Texas Center for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Disease in Austin, Texas. In his pivotal roles as Medical Director of the Cardiovascular Genetics Program and Medical Co-Director of the Heart Failure, VAD, and Transplant Program, he enhances the center’s commitment to providing comprehensive, cutting-edge care for children with congenital heart conditions.
An Associate Professor in the Dell Medical School Department of Pediatrics, he specializes in cardiovascular genetics and has a distinguished career dedicated to advancing pediatric cardiovascular care. He earned his medical degree from the Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla in Puebla, Mexico, before completing a pediatrics residency at The University of Texas Medical Branch. His advanced training includes a fellowship in cardiology at Riley Children’s Hospital/Indiana University Health and a fellowship in advanced cardiac disease and transplant cardiology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.
Before joining the Texas Center, Dr. Martinez held prominent leadership positions at Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. His innovative contributions include the development of a mechanical circulatory support service line, a cardio-genetics clinic, and a cardio-oncology program. He has also served as the Medical Director of the Pediatric Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center of Excellence and Co-Medical Director of the Heart Failure and Transplant team, reflecting his commitment to excellence in pediatric cardiac care.
Dr. Martinez’s clinical and research interests focus on cardio-oncology and cardiovascular genetics. He has been a clinical researcher for the cardio-genetics team at Texas Children’s Hospital, participating in numerous studies aimed at combating heart failure, exploring cardio-genomic profiles, and assessing therapy-related cardiovascular dysfunction in childhood cancer survivors. His expertise has made him a sought-after leader in the field, and he has served as an editor for a textbook on mechanical circulatory support while being elected Chair of the International Cardio-Oncology Society’s Pediatric Group.
Learn More about Dr. Hugo Martinez:
Through his findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/2476977-Hugo-Martinez-Cardiologist-Pediatric or through UT Health Austin, https://uthealthaustin.org/directory/hugo-martinez
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