Ross Michael Reul, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
Cardiac Surgical Research Laboratories (Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery)	Other Degree	Other	Not Specified
Harvard Medical Research Labs - Boston MA (Cardiac Surgery Research)	Other Degree	Other	Not Specified
The University of Texas	Doctorate	Biology	1989
Baylor College of Medicine - Houston, TX	Doctorate	Other	1993

Institution	Focus	Year
Residency - Texas Heart Institute / St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital - Houston, TX	Cardiothoracic	2002
Residency - Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School - Boston, MA	General Surgery	2000

Certification	Cert. Body	Year
Surgery	Surgery	Not Specified
Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery	Thoracic Surgery	Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on May 05, 2026 -

Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates - 6550 Fannin Street - Suite 1401 - 77030 - 6550 Fannin Street Suite 1401

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Both Dr and PA were thorough in their communications

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Both Dr and PA were thorough in their communications

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Review by Anonymous on February 14, 2026 -

Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates - 6550 Fannin Street - Suite 1401 - 77030 - 6550 Fannin Street Suite 1401

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Comment - “ Excellent conversation about ris... ”

Excellent conversation about risk, time and what to expect after surgery

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“Excellent conversation about ris...”

Excellent conversation about risk, time and what to expect after surgery

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Review by Anonymous on November 21, 2025 -

Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates - 6550 Fannin Street - Suite 1401 - 77030 - 6550 Fannin Street Suite 1401

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Comment - “ Very friendly and helpful.... ”

Very friendly and helpful.

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“Very friendly and helpful....”

Very friendly and helpful.

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Review by Anonymous on October 02, 2025 -

Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates - 6550 Fannin Street - Suite 1401 - 77030 - 6550 Fannin Street Suite 1401

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All my questions were answered and all went smoothly.

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All my questions were answered and all went smoothly.

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Review by Anonymous on August 27, 2025 -

Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates - 6550 Fannin Street - Suite 1401 - 77030 - 6550 Fannin Street Suite 1401

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Already have sent him patients. I had a good exam and explanation by Dr Reul not PA

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Already have sent him patients. I had a good exam and explanation by Dr Reul not PA

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Review by Anonymous on March 17, 2026 -

Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates - 6550 Fannin Street - Suite 1401 - 77030 - 6550 Fannin Street Suite 1401

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Comment - “ Extremely pleased with willingne... ”

Extremely pleased with willingness of Dr to help me understand the issues. Support staff also very helpful. Definitely the best experience.

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“Extremely pleased with willingne...”

Extremely pleased with willingness of Dr to help me understand the issues. Support staff also very helpful. Definitely the best experience.

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Review by Anonymous on December 02, 2025 -

Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates - 6550 Fannin Street - Suite 1401 - 77030 - 6550 Fannin Street Suite 1401

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Comment - “ Absolutely Wonderful Doctor. Eas... ”

Absolutely Wonderful Doctor. Eased my fears regarding upcoming surgery.

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“Absolutely Wonderful Doctor. Eas...”

Absolutely Wonderful Doctor. Eased my fears regarding upcoming surgery.

Anonymous 12/02/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 23, 2025 -

Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates - 6550 Fannin Street - Suite 1401 - 77030 - 6550 Fannin Street Suite 1401

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Comment - “ Very careful explanations though... ”

Very careful explanations thoughtful well researched answers seldom found by doctors today except Dr Ruel

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“Very careful explanations though...”

Very careful explanations thoughtful well researched answers seldom found by doctors today except Dr Ruel

Anonymous 10/23/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 04, 2025 -

Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates - 6550 Fannin Street - Suite 1401 - 77030 - 6550 Fannin Street Suite 1401

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I met with both the PA, Tate, and Dr. Ruel... Both were amazing! Attentive, detailed, caring...

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I met with both the PA, Tate, and Dr. Ruel... Both were amazing! Attentive, detailed, caring...

Anonymous 09/04/2025

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Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon - General, Internal Medicine Physician - Interventional Cardiology

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Michael Sweeney, MD - Internal Medicine Physician, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Linda Le, MD - Surgeon, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Andrea Giulio Quarti, MD - Internal Medicine Physician, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon, Transplant Surgeon

Alan Lumsden, MD - Surgeon

Trisha Roy, MD, PhD, RPVI, BASc - Surgeon

Randall Wolf, MD, FACS, FACC - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Marvin Atkins, MD - Surgeon, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Yuncen He, MD - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon, Transplant Surgeon

Eric Peden, MD - Surgeon

Michael Reardon, MD - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

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