Houston Cardiology Consultants

What Houston Cardiology Consultants does

Houston Cardiology Consultants is an independent, physician-owned outpatient cardiology practice founded in 1979 by Dr. Abdul Ali and headquartered in Houston, Texas. The practice employs approximately 15 staff and is operated by three board-certified cardiologists (Dr. Abdul Ali, Dr. Asif Ali, and Dr. Sajid Ali) who collectively hold academic appointments at McGovern Medical School, the University of Houston College of Medicine, and the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. The practice delivers cardiovascular diagnostic, treatment, and preventive care directly to individual patients on a fee-for-service basis, billed through insurance and self-pay.

The practice's service portfolio spans diagnostic services (ECG/EKG, echocardiogram, Doppler ultrasound, ankle-brachial index, cardiac CT, cardiac PET/CT, nuclear cardiac stress test, and AAA screening), treatment services (Enhanced External Counterpulsation Therapy, vein ablations, and pacemaker implantation with monitoring), wellness programs (preventive heart care, intensive cardiac rehab, and preventive cardiac evaluations), and specialized services (concierge care, telemedicine virtual visits, and preoperative cardiac clearances). Operations are delivered through two physical office locations — Long Point/Spring Branch and Tidwell/Heights — supplemented by a telemedicine channel.

Revenue is generated entirely from professional services rendered to individual patients, with pricing not publicly disclosed and operated on a quote-based model via insurance reimbursement and direct patient billing. The practice markets itself through its website, organic social media (Facebook, Instagram), and direct phone/email contact. Strategic affiliations include the Texas Medical Center and the American Heart Association, and the practice is associated with Cena Ventures, a healthcare technology advisory firm founded by Dr. Asif Ali.

Name

Houston Cardiology Consultants

Legal name

Houston Cardiology Consultants

Website

https://hccheart.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Houston Cardiology Consultants is an independent, physician-owned outpatient cardiology practice in Houston, Texas, founded in 1979. Three board-certified cardiologists deliver diagnostic, interventional, preventive, and telemedicine cardiovascular services to individual patients across two Houston-area locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cardiology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

General Cardiology (Consultative) (HLAKABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interventional Cardiology (PCI/Structural Heart) (HLAKABAB), Preventive Cardiology & Lipidology (HLAKABAF), Cardiology Telemedicine Platforms (HLALAGAB), Ambulatory Cardiology Diagnostic & Procedure Centers (Non-hospital-based) (HLAFABAK)

Keywords

• Cardiovascular diagnostic services
• Preventive cardiology care
• Interventional cardiology
• Heart rhythm management
• Vascular disease treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Revenue generated from providing cardiovascular diagnostic services, treatments, and consultations to patients. Includes ECG/EKG, echocardiograms, stress tests, imaging, procedures such as vein ablations and pacemaker implantation, and preventive cardiac care.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Houston Cardiology Consultants is a cardiology medical practice providing personalized cardiovascular diagnostics, treatments, and preventive care to patients in the Houston metropolitan area. The practice delivers cardiac diagnostic services (ECG/EKG, echocardiogram, Doppler ultrasound, cardiac CT, cardiac PET/CT, nuclear stress test, AAA screening), interventional treatments (EECP therapy, vein ablations, pacemaker implantation), preventive programs, preoperative clearances, and concierge and telemedicine services from two clinic locations.

Product overview

Houston Cardiology Consultants is a cardiovascular and preventive healthcare practice offering a comprehensive portfolio of medical services. The practice operates as a unified care platform combining diagnostic services (Electrocardiogram, Echocardiogram, Doppler Ultrasound, Ankle-Brachial Index, Cardiac CT Scan, Cardiac PET/CT Scan, Nuclear Cardiac Stress Test, AAA Screening), treatment services (Enhanced External Counterpulsation Therapy, Vein Ablations, Pacemaker Implantation and Monitoring), wellness programs (Preventive Heart Care, Intensive Cardiac Rehab, Preventive Cardiac Evaluations), and specialized services (Concierge Services, Virtual Visit Telemedicine, Preoperative Cardiac Clearances). The practice was established in 1979 by Dr. Abdul Ali and currently operates from two locations in Houston (Long Point/Spring Branch and Tidwell/Heights areas).

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Products and services

• Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) A vital diagnostic tool for measuring the electrical activity of the heart to diagnose heart conditions, offered to patients with suspected or known cardiac issues.
• Echocardiogram A non-invasive ultrasound test that creates detailed images of the heart's structure and function, used for patients needing cardiac structural and functional assessment.
• Doppler Ultrasound An ultrasound-based assessment of blood flow used to diagnose blood vessel conditions, offered to patients with suspected vascular issues.
• Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) A diagnostic test comparing blood pressure in the arms and legs to evaluate the risk of peripheral artery disease, used for patients at risk of or being screened for PAD.
• Cardiac CT Scan Advanced CT imaging for detailed visualization of heart structures, offered to patients requiring detailed anatomical imaging of the heart.
• Cardiac PET/CT Scan A combination of nuclear medicine and CT imaging to assess heart function, provided to patients needing advanced functional cardiac imaging.
• Nuclear Cardiac Stress Test A diagnostic test that evaluates how the heart performs during physical activity, used for patients being assessed for coronary artery disease or exercise tolerance.
• AAA Screening Abdominal aortic aneurysm screening to check for swelling in the aorta, offered to patients at risk of or being screened for aneurysms.
• Enhanced External Counterpulsation Therapy (EECP) A non-invasive therapy for angina and heart failure, delivered in office to patients with chronic angina or heart failure symptoms.
• Vein Ablations Advanced in-office procedures addressing venous disorders, performed for patients with venous conditions requiring minimally invasive treatment.
• Pacemaker Implantation and Monitoring Advanced procedures for heart rhythm management including implantation and ongoing monitoring of pacemakers, provided to patients with arrhythmias requiring device therapy.
• Preventive Heart Care Strategies to reduce the risk of heart disease and maintain cardiovascular health, offered to patients focused on prevention and long-term heart health.
• Intensive Cardiac Rehab Tailored programs to support cardiac recovery and improve heart health, provided to patients recovering from cardiac events or procedures.
• Preventive Cardiac Evaluations Comprehensive evaluations to identify and address potential heart issues, offered to patients seeking proactive cardiac assessment.
• Concierge Services Personalized care for a unique and tailored patient experience, offered to patients seeking enhanced access and customized cardiovascular care.
• Virtual Visit (Telemedicine) Remote cardiology consultations allowing patients to access expert care from the comfort of their home, offered to patients preferring or requiring remote visits.
• Preoperative Cardiac Clearances Essential cardiac evaluations before surgery to ensure a safe procedure, provided to patients scheduled for surgical procedures requiring cardiac clearance.

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Texas Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic affiliations with the prestigious Texas Medical Center, the world's largest medical complex, enabling access to cutting-edge cardiovascular advancements and research collaboration opportunities.
• American Heart AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Asif Ali serves as a member of the national health technology advisory group at the American Heart Association, playing a prominent role in shaping the future of cardiovascular healthcare on a national scale.
• McGovern Medical SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Asif Ali maintains a Clinical Assistant Professorship at McGovern Medical School, contributing to medical education and research while enhancing practice credentials.
• University of Houston College of MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Sajid Ali serves as Clinical Teaching Physician, contributing to medical education and maintaining academic excellence in the practice.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• American Heart Association: National cardiovascular health organization where Dr. Asif Ali holds an advisory role. Relevant as an ecosystem partner shaping cardiovascular policy, education, and research rather than a direct service competitor.
• Cena Ventures: Healthcare technology advisory firm founded by Dr. Asif Ali, a cardiologist at Houston Cardiology Consultants. Comparable as an affiliated ecosystem player rather than a direct competitor, but illustrating the physician's broader healthcare ventures.

Broad incumbents

• Texas Heart Institute: Renowned Houston-based cardiovascular specialty institution offering diagnostic, interventional, and preventive cardiology services. Houston Cardiology Consultants maintains Texas Medical Center affiliation, making it a comparable specialty competitor within the same ecosystem.
• Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center: Flagship cardiovascular program of the Houston Methodist system, providing comprehensive cardiology and cardiac surgery services across the same Houston metro area as Houston Cardiology Consultants.
• Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute: Large Houston-area health system's dedicated cardiovascular service line, offering the same breadth of cardiology services (diagnostics, interventional, preventive) but with significantly greater scale, hospital infrastructure, and payer leverage.
• Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center Cardiovascular Services: Major Houston cardiovascular program providing interventional, diagnostic, and preventive cardiology within a hospital system setting — directly comparable service mix to Houston Cardiology Consultants but operating at health-system scale.

Direct peers

• Cardiovascular Associates of the Delaware Valley: Mid-sized independent cardiology group offering diagnostic, interventional, and preventive cardiac care across multiple locations — comparable in scale and service breadth to Houston Cardiology Consultants.
• Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Cardiology: Multi-specialty physician group in the Houston area with a dedicated cardiology department offering diagnostic, preventive, and interventional cardiovascular services to a similar patient demographic.
• Vital Heart & Vein: Independent cardiology and vein specialty practice offering diagnostic, interventional, and vein ablation services comparable to Houston Cardiology Consultants' service mix, though operating in a different metro market.

Regional players

• Cardiology Associates of Greater Houston: Independent multi-physician cardiology group operating in the greater Houston area, comparable as a similarly-sized independent practice competing in the same metro market for cardiology patients and referrals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/houstoncardiologyconsultants

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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