Our Team

Interim Chief of Congenital Heart Surgery

Research interests include but are not limited to cerebral and myocardial protection during cardiac surgery; early extubation following congenital heart surgery. Minimally invasive procedures in congenital heart surgery. Advances in congenital heart surgery. Improving the outcomes following... Read more

Address: 6621 Fannin MC WT19345H Houston, TX 77030 United States See map: Google Maps Texas
Phone: 832-826-1929

Cardiovascular Surgeons

Iki Adachi, MD

Dr. Adachi has written extensively regarding surgical, morphological, and physiological aspects of congenitally malformed hearts. His clinical and research interests also include pediatric heart failure and mechanical circulatory support including ventricular assist device and total artificial... Read more

Address: 6621 Fannin MC 19345H Houston, TX 77030 United States See map: Google Maps Texas
Phone: 832-826-1929

Ziyad Binsalamah, MD, M.Sc., FRCSC

I`m a board certified cardiac surgeon. I specialize in the surgical management of children and adults with congenital heart disease. Focusing on improving the outcomes following congenital heart surgery. Clinical Interests: My main clinical interests include the treatment of neonates and infants... Read more

Address: 6621 Fannin Street MC 19345H Houston, TX 77030 United States See map: Google Maps Texas
Phone: 832-826-2030

Jeffrey S. Heinle, MD

Michiaki Imamura, MD

Michiaki Imamura, MD is board certified in General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, and Cardiovascular Surgery. He specializes in the surgical management of children and adults with congenital heart disease. His clinical interests encompass the full range of congenital heart surgical issues, including... Read more

Address: 6621 Fannin MC 19345H Houston, TX 77030 United States See map: Google Maps Texas
Phone: 832-826-2030

Carlos M. Mery, MD

Dr Mery specializes in the management of children and adults with congenital heart disease. His main clinical interests include the treatment of neonates and infants with simple and complex congenital heart defects, patients with single ventricle physiology, and patients with coronary artery... Read more

Phone: 832-826-1929

Advanced Practice Provider

Kimberly Krauklis, RN, NP-C

Kimberly is a Family Nurse Practitioner who specializes in the care of children and adults who undergo congenital heart surgery. She is passionate about exceptional care of children with congenital heart disease. She joined TCH as a nurse in the CVICU in 2009. She transitioned to the Congenital... Read more

Address: 6621 Fannin Street WT-19345H Houston, TX 77030 United States See map: Google Maps Texas
Phone: 832-826-5803