Dr. Ricardo V. Bellera, MD, F.A.C.C., S.C.A.I.
Advanced cardiovascular care focused on prevention, precision, and patient-centered medicine:
- Board-certified Interventional Cardiologist
- Advanced training in complex cardiovascular interventions
- Fluent in English & Spanish
- Trusted care across East & Northwest Houston
Dr. Ricardo V. Bellera, MD, F.A.C.C., S.C.A.I.
Advanced cardiovascular care focused on prevention, precision, and patient-centered medicine:
- Board-certified Interventional Cardiologist
- Advanced training in complex cardiovascular interventions
- Fluent in English & Spanish
- Trusted care across East & Northwest Houston
A Cardiologist Focused on Precision, Prevention, and Personalized Care
Dr. Ricardo V. Bellera is a board-certified Interventional Cardiologist dedicated to delivering comprehensive, personalized cardiovascular care with a strong emphasis on prevention, early detection, and advanced interventional therapies.
His medical philosophy is built on a simple but powerful principle: every patient deserves individualized attention, clear explanations, and a treatment plan designed not only to address current symptoms, but to protect long-term cardiovascular health. By combining cutting-edge technology with a preventive, patient-centered approach, Dr. Bellera helps patients make informed decisions about their heart health at every stage of life.
Patients across Houston trust Dr. Bellera for his clinical expertise, meticulous attention to detail, and commitment to delivering care that is both medically advanced and genuinely human.
Medical Education & Advanced Training
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Universidad de Carabobo, Valencia, Venezuela
Internal Medicine Residency
Jacobi Medical Center, Bronx, New York
Coronary Care Unit Specialist
Houston Methodist Hospital, Texas Medical Center
Fellowship – Cardiovascular Disease
UTHealth McGovern Medical School, Houston
Fellowship – Interventional Cardiology
UTHealth McGovern Medical School, Houston
Fellowship – Advanced Heart Failure & Transplantation
UTHealth McGovern Medical School, Houston
Dr. Belleras's Areas of Cardiovascular Expertise
- Preventive & Diagnostic Cardiology. Dr. Bellera places strong emphasis on early detection and prevention to reduce the risk of future cardiovascular events. His diagnostic approach is thorough, evidence-based, and tailored to each patient’s risk profile.
- Interventional Cardiology. He specializes in minimally invasive, catheter-based procedures to treat complex coronary and peripheral vascular disease, often avoiding the need for open surgery.
- Advanced Heart Failure & Complex Care. Dr. Bellera manages high-acuity cardiovascular cases, including advanced heart failure and patients requiring hemodynamic evaluation or mechanical circulatory support.
Advanced Diagnostic & Non-Invasive Cardiology Services
In his outpatient practice, Dr. Bellera offers a comprehensive range of advanced cardiovascular diagnostic services, including:
- Echocardiography
- Vascular ultrasonography of the lower extremities, aorta, carotid arteries, and renal arteries
- Remote cardiac monitoring, including Holter monitors and event monitors
- Stress testing with myocardial perfusion imaging
These diagnostic tools allow for precise evaluation and early identification of cardiovascular and vascular conditions
DR. RICARDO V. BELLERA
Hospital-Based Interventional Procedures
Dr. Bellera performs a broad spectrum of complex cardiovascular procedures in hospital settings, including coronary and peripheral angiography, right and left heart catheterization, besides:
Advanced Coronary Interventions
- Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS)
- Coronary flow reserve measurement
- Coronary atherectomy
- Intravascular lithotripsy (IVL)
Mechanical Circulatory Support
- Transvalvular microaxial flow pumps
- Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) placement
Structural Heart Procedures
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Left Atrial Appendage Closure (LAAC)
- Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) and Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) closureAdvanced diagnostics for early detection and care
Pulmonary Embolism Treatment
- Mechanical thrombectomy
- Catheter-directed thrombolytic therapy
Peripheral Vascular Interventions
- Lower extremity balloon angioplasty and stenting
- Complex peripheral revascularization using IVUS, atherectomy, IVL, and thrombolytic therapy
Emergency Arrhythmia Management
- Direct current cardioversion
- Pacemaker implantation
Minimally Invasive In-Office Procedures
Dr. Bellera also offers minimally invasive treatments in the outpatient setting, including endovascular treatment of chronic venous insufficiency using: VenaSeal™, Radiofrequency ablation, Varithena® foam therapy, Sclerotherapy for superficial varicose veins, Implantation of loop recorders for long-term cardiac rhythm monitoring
Hospital Affiliations
Dr. Bellera is affiliated with leading hospitals in the Houston area, including: Memorial Hermann The Woodlands, Memorial Hermann Northeast, HCA Houston Northwestand Houston Methodist The Woodlands
Professional Memberships & Distinctions
Fellow, American College of Cardiology (F.A.C.C.), Member, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (S.C.A.I.). These distinctions reflect Dr. Bellera’s commitment to the highest standards of cardiovascular care and ongoing professional excellence.