Alexis Edward Shafii, M.D., FACS

Surgical Director, Heart Transplantation
Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center

Position

Address

Heart and Lung Transplant Center (Clinic)
Texas Heart Institute at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
Cooley 355M
6770 Bertner Avenue
Houston, Texas 77030
United States
(832) 355-3000
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Certifications

American Board of Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Primary Heart & Lung Transplant Surgeon
UNOS

Education

Clinical Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland
Clinical Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cleveland
Residency at University of South Florida College of Medicine
Tampa
MD from University of South Florida College of Medicine
Tampa
BS from Boston College
Chestnut Hill,

Gender

Male

Professional Statement

Dr. Alexis Shafii is a cardiothoracic surgeon with expertise in thoracic transplantation and adult cardiac surgery. His clinical focus includes thoracic organ failure, heart and lung transplantation as well as implantation of mechanical circulatory support devices. He is the surgical director of the heart transplant program at Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, and previously directed transplant programs at major medical centers in Dallas and Kentucky. Dr. Shafii also treats adult acquired cardiac diseases, including coronary artery disease, heart valve disease, and aortic pathologies. His research efforts focus on heart and lung transplantation, ventricular assist devices, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).

Professional Interests

Heart & Lung Transplant
Cardiac Surgery

Physician Specialties

Cardiac Surgery
Heart & Lung Transplant
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cardiovascular Surgery
Heart Valve Surgery