Angel E. Caldera, MD
Interventional Cardiologist
Medical Director, Catheterization Laboratory, Scott & White Round Rock
Specialties
Interventional Cardiology, Vascular Medicine and Interventions, Cardiovascular Disease
Patient Care Emphasis
ASD Closure, Cardiovascular Medicine, Carotid Stenting, Coronary Interventions, Peripheral Vascular Intervention, PFO Closure, Structural Heart Disease, Valvular Heart Disease, Vascular Medicine
Board Certification
Diplomate of the American Board of Cardiovascular DiseaseDiplomate of the American Board of Internal MedicineDiplomate of the American Board of Interventional Cardiology
Scott & White Appointment
July 27, 2009
Education
Central University of Venezuela, Luis Razetti School of Medicine, Caracas, Venezuela, MD, 1994
Specialty Training
Vascular Medicine & Interventions Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MAInterventional Cardiology Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MACardiovascular Disease Fellowship, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TXInternal Medicine Residency, Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Faculty Rank - Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine
Clinical Assistant Professor
Awards and Honors
Chief Fellow Award, Baylor College of Medicine, Section of Cardiology, Houston, TX, 2006Best Cardiology Research Award, Baylor College of Medicine. Section of Cardiology, Houston, TX, 2006SCAI/Cordis award for Interventional Cardiology. Protocol: “Impact of Clopidogrel Dosing on Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention with Drug-Eluting Stents” 18th scientific sessions of the Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and Intervention. Ponte Vedra, FL. USA. May 2005.”Dimitri Stavropoulos, M. D. – Memorial Award” In recognigtion of clinical acumen, compassion, empathy and passion for the preservation of life reflecting the character of Dimitri Stavropoulos, Albert Einstein Medical Center, 2004.Best oral presentation – Cardiovascular Case Report, 68th annual international scientific assembly of the American College of Chest Physicians“Sonia Stupniker. M.D. Library Award” in recognition of outstanding achievements in scholarly activity, Department of Medicine. Albert Einstein Medical Center, 2002“Resident Research Award” for creativity, insight and scholarship in the resident research rotation, Department of Medicine, Albert Einstein Medical Center, 2001 “Lorenzo Campins y Ballester” in recognition of academic excellence as a medical student, “Universidad Central de Venezuela Escuela de Medicina Luis Razetti” 1994
Professional Memberships
Fellow, Society of Cardiovascular Angiography and InterventionsAssociate Member, American College of Cardiology
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish