Giles W. Vick, MD
- Cardiology
Pediatric Cardiologist
Phone:
832-824-3278
Languages: English
Departments:
Office location:
6651 Main Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Giles W. Vick, MD
Dr. Vick's principal areas of interest are in cardiovascular imaging and molecular biology. He was trained as a biomedical engineer and holds a Ph.D. in cell physiology. Following his pediatric residency, he completed subspecialty fellowships pediatric cardiology and cardiovascular cardiac magnetic resonance imaging. He is an experienced echocardiographer and has described many of the echocardiographic methods now in common use. He has developed advanced techniques for cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging and has acquired extensive clinical expertise in this area.
Dr. Vick's clinical research is directed primarily at improving echocardiographic and magnetic resonance methods for evaluation of congenital and acquired cardiovascular disease. His molecular biology research investigates the fundamental mechanisms responsible for congenital heart disease and potential avenues for producing cardiac regeneration.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Nuclear Magnetic Resonance | 1987 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Fellowship | Pediatric Cardiology | 1987 |
| University of Alabama School of Medicine | Residency | Pediatrics | 1986 |
| Duke University Medical Center | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 1979 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Member |
| American College of Cardiology | Member |
| American Heart Association | Member |
| American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy | Member |
| American Society of Human Genetics | Member |
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Choudhary S, Higgins CL, Chen IY, Reardon M, Lawrie G, Vick GW 3rd, Karmonik C, Via DP, Morrisett JD. Quatitation and localization of matrix metalloproteinases and their inhibitors in human carotid endarterectomy tissues. Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology 2006;26:2351-2358.