Bringing the best and brightest together for the hearts of East Texas
CHRISTUS Health and CardiaStream (Cardiovascular Associates of East Texas) have partnered to form the largest cardiology group in East Texas. Cardiastream joins CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Cardiology, becoming a part of the CHRISTUS Heart and Vascular Institute, combining more than 250 years of practice-based cardiac care with the world-class care from the CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System.
The history of these groups working together goes back to the first heart care program at Mother Frances Hospital, pioneered by C. Fagg Sanford, MD and C. Noah Israel, MD in 1982. They have served the heart care needs of Northeast Texas for many years and are proud to join forces once again to continue their legacy of care.
This partnership provides access to more than 70 cardiovascular specialists throughout Northeast Texas with 13 practice locations, an outpatient cath lab and 14 highly trained clinician specialists. Our patients will experience faster, easier access to the region’s best heart care.
- Advanced cardiovascular care
- Among national leaders in heart and vascular surgery
- Only regional accredited heart failure program
- Regional leaders in minimally invasive procedures, including TAVR
- Nationally recognized heart attack care

Hours & Locations
Heart & Vascular Institute
Leading Heart Care with Trusted Research & Advanced Technology
Services & Treatments
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Angioplasty
Patients experiencing difficulties with proper blood flow to arteries in the heart may be recommended by their physician to have an angioplasty.
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Cardiac Catheterization
If you have heart-related symptoms or your physician suspects a heart problem based on signs, risk factors or tests, your doctor might need to take a look inside your heart with a procedure called cardiac catheterization.
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Cardiothoracic Surgery
A cardiothoracic surgeon, who focuses and specializes in chest surgeries within the heart, lungs, and other organs will perform surgeries that address various forms of heart disease.
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Electrophysiology
Electrophysiology mapping is used to find the source of electrical problems within the heart.
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Heart and Vascular
Trusting us to care for your heart is not something we take lightly. Our team of cardiologists, surgeons, nurses, and staff work tirelessly to provide you with compassionate and comprehensive heart care that is tailored to your needs.
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Heart Valve Disease
CHRISTUS Health offers state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment of heart valve disease and disorders using the most advanced treatment options, focusing on minimally invasive valve surgery.
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Interventional Cardiology
Our highly trained cardiologists, electrophysiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons and vascular specialists are experienced at performing a wide range of surgical treatments for heart conditions.
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Vascular
The highly-trained physicians at CHRISTUS Health perform both surgical and non-surgical interventions and offer high quality arterial and venous imaging using advanced diagnostic equipment through the on-site ACR-accredited vascular lab.
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Venous Disorders
Based on your age, lifestyle and wellness goals, we will work with you to diagnose and treat your venous disorders.
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