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

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

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Review by Anonymous on July 30, 2026 -

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

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Comment - “ Dr. Reul was very professional a... ”

Dr. Reul was very professional and knowledgeable. Thoroughly explained care plan and showed great empathy for my concerns. Listened well. Welcomed questions.

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“Dr. Reul was very professional a...”

Dr. Reul was very professional and knowledgeable. Thoroughly explained care plan and showed great empathy for my concerns. Listened well. Welcomed questions.

Anonymous 07/30/2026

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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.

Anonymous 03/17/2026

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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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Comment - “ I met with both the PA, Tate, an... ”

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, an...”

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

Anonymous 09/04/2025

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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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Comment - “ Both Dr and PA were thorough in ... ”

Both Dr and PA were thorough in their communications

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“Both Dr and PA were thorough in ...”

Both Dr and PA were thorough in their communications

Anonymous 05/05/2026

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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

Anonymous 02/14/2026

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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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Comment - “ All my questions were answered a... ”

All my questions were answered and all went smoothly.

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“All my questions were answered a...”

All my questions were answered and all went smoothly.

Anonymous 10/02/2025

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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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Comment - “ Already have sent him patients. ... ”

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. ...”

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

Anonymous 08/27/2025

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Linda Le, MD - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Yuncen He, MD - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Michael Reardon, MD - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Eric Peden, MD - Surgeon

Erik Suarez, MD - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon, Transplant Surgeon

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

Paul Haddad, MD - Surgeon

Zsolt Garami, MD - Diagnostic Radiologist

Maham Rahimi, MD, PhD, RPVI - Surgeon

Andrea Giulio Quarti, MD - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

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