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Dr. Clifford Kitten, MD

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Dr. Clifford Kitten, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX.
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Dr. Clifford Kitten, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 72
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
49 years of experience
Dr. Clifford Kitten, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX.

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Dr. Kitten graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in 1975 and completed a residency at Baylor Affil Hosps|University Tex|UT University Health Services.Dr. Clifford Kitten, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX and has 49 years experience. Dr. Kitten currently practices at Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates and are affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest, HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, North Cypress Medical Center, St. Luke's Health - The Vintage Hospital, St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands Hospital, Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital and Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital. At present, Dr. Kitten received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. Dr. Kitten's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kitten also speaks Spanish. Dr. Kitten is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates
    13300 Hargrave Rd Ste 340, Houston, TX 77070
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (281) 737-2918

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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
Vascular Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
    1975
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
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Residency Hospital
  • Baylor Affil Hosps|University Tex|UT University Health Services
    1980
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Clifford Kitten, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kitten's profile.

Dr. Clifford Kitten, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest, HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, North Cypress Medical Center, St. Luke's Health - The Vintage Hospital, St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands Hospital, Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital and Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Clifford Kitten, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest

    710 Cypress Creek Pkwy, Houston, TX

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball

    605 Holderrieth Blvd, Tomball, TX

  • Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

    18220 State Highway 249, Houston, TX

  • North Cypress Medical Center

    21214 Northwest Fwy, Cypress, TX

  • St. Luke's Health - The Vintage Hospital

    20171 Chasewood Park Dr, Houston, TX

  • St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands Hospital

    17200 St Lukes Way, The Woodlands, TX

  • Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital

    1635 North Loop W, Houston, TX

  • Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital

    7600 Beechnut St, Houston, TX