Cardiology

Emerson Perin, M.D.

Medical Director, Stem Cell Center

Emerson C. Perin, MD, PhD, is a board-certified interventional cardiologist based in Houston, Texas, specializing in coronary and peripheral interventions, as well as pioneering stem cell therapies for cardiovascular diseases. He primarily treats patients with heart failure, acute myocardial infarction, refractory angina, and peripheral arterial disease, focusing on adults with severe or treatment-resistant conditions. As Medical Director of the Texas Heart Institute, Director of the Stem Cell C

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Cardiovascular Disease (ABIM)
Interventional Cardiology (ABIM)

Education & Training

Medical School: Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul School of Medicine (MD, 1983)
Residency: University of Miami/Jackson Health System (Internal Medicine, 1985-1988)
Fellowship: Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Heart Institute/Baylor St Luke's Medical Center (Cardiovascular Disease, 1988-1991)
PhD: Instituto de Cardiologia Fundação Universitária de Cardiologia (Cardiology, 1993-1995)

Years in Practice

40+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2007-2026 (20 years)
Castle Connolly — America's Top Doctors
2006-2014 (9 years)
Castle Connolly — Top Doctors: SE Texas
2013
Texas Heart Institute — McNair Scholar
2013

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Interventional Cardiology

Conditions & Treatments

Coronary StentingCardiac CatheterizationCoronary InterventionCoronary Artery DiseaseHeart Attack & Acute Coronary Syndrome

Insurance(s) Accepted

90 Degree BenefitsASR Health Benefits

AetnaAllegiance Health Plans

Ambetter

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
Texas Heart Institute

Languages

English, Portuguese

Conditions Dr. Perin treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Perin accept 90 Degree Benefits insurance?

Emerson Perin's public profile lists 90 Degree Benefits, ASR Health Benefits, and Aetna plus 49 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Perin practice?

Emerson Perin practices in Houston, TX with hospital affiliations including Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center and Texas Heart Institute.

What does Dr. Perin specialize in?

Emerson Perin is a board-certified cardiology specialist with focus areas in Interventional Cardiology.

How long has Dr. Perin been practicing?

Emerson Perin has 43+ years of clinical experience in cardiology.

What is Dr. Perin's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul School of Medicine (MD, 1983); Residency: University of Miami/Jackson Health System (Internal Medicine, 1985-1988); Fellowship: Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Heart Institute/Baylor St Luke's Medical Center (Cardiovascular Disease, 1988-1991).