image: Dr. Jorge Miranda
Credit: The Texas Heart Institute
Houston, TX, (November 14, 2024) – The Texas Heart Institute (THI) is excited to announce that Jorge A. Miranda, MD, a highly skilled vascular surgeon with expertise in complex limb salvage procedures, is joining The Texas Heart Institute Center for Cardiovascular Care and will lead THI’s newly established Limb Preservation Clinic, enhancing the Institute’s commitment to providing comprehensive cardiovascular care to patients at risk for limb-threatening conditions.
Dr. Miranda brings experience in vascular surgery, with a focus on limb salvage, aortoiliac aneurysmal and occlusive disease, and cerebrovascular disease. He is particularly passionate about the use of endovascular therapy to develop and deliver innovative technologies that enhance patient outcomes, particularly in underserved and disadvantaged communities. Dr. Miranda is fluent in Spanish and able to serve our Hispanic communities vascular needs.
"Our Limb Preservation Clinic offers patients access to a team-based approach involving specialists in vascular surgery, cardiology, and wound care, all focused on preventing amputations and managing complex vascular disease," said Dr. Eduardo Hernandez, President of The Texas Heart Institute Center for Cardiovascular Care. "Dr. Miranda’s leadership and expertise will elevate our ability to provide cutting-edge treatments and improve quality of life for those facing limb-threatening conditions."
The Limb Preservation Clinic at THI uses a holistic approach, addressing not only the immediate need for limb preservation but also the underlying causes of peripheral vascular disease and cardiovascular disease—often the leading causes of mortality in these high-risk patients. The clinic’s multidisciplinary team ensures prompt evaluation and treatment to prevent disease progression and reduce the need for amputation.
"I am honored to join The Texas Heart Institute and lead the Limb Preservation Clinic," said Dr. Miranda. "I look forward to working with a talented team of specialists to ensure that patients at risk of losing limbs receive the best possible care and have access to the most advanced technologies available."
Before joining The Texas Heart Institute, Dr. Miranda trained at Baylor College of Medicine, where he completed his residency in Vascular Surgery and contributed to numerous research projects aimed at improving limb salvage outcomes. His work has been recognized with awards such as the Texas Society for Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Plenary Presentation Award and the Center of Excellence in Health Equity and Research Scholarship. He has also served in leadership roles, including as a board member of the Vascular Surgery COVID-19 Collaborative (VASCC) and the VSCORE Advisory Board.