UT Health East Texas Heart and Vascular Institute
Cardiology • Tyler, TX • 1 (Tyler) locations
About
UT Health East Texas Tyler offers comprehensive cardiology and heart care as part of UT Health Tyler, a flagship hospital in Tyler, TX. Services likely include general cardiology, cardiopulmonary care, and related heart health programs within the UT Health East Texas system. The Tyler location operates at 1000 S Beckham Ave, Tyler, TX 75701, and is part of the UT Health East Texas network (joined UT Health in 2018). For precise cardiology services, scheduling, and specialists, contact 903-597-0351 or visit the Tyler location page.
Clinic Type
Cardiology
Address
Tyler, TX
Phone
+1903-595-5514
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
Chest Pain Center accredited with vascular testing and echocardiography capabilities
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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Awards & Accreditations
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- UT Health East Texas (Augustine Njoku, MD): 4.6/5 (801)
- UT Health East Texas (Purveshkumar Patel, MD): 4.8/5 (66)
- Healthgrades (Robert Smith, MD): 4.4/5 (29)
- UT Health East Texas (Robin Strait, APRN): 4.9/5 (335)
- UT Health East Texas (Raul Torres-Heisecke, MD): 4.9/5 (491)
Patients praise
- Physicians and providers are frequently praised for being attentive, professional, and thorough in their explanations
- Patients appreciate providers who listen to concerns and explain conditions clearly
- Success stories regarding complex cardiac procedures and rehabilitation services
- Staff in specialized areas like the cardiac cath lab are noted for being encouraging and supportive
Common complaints
- Occasional concerns regarding responsiveness of nursing staff to patient needs, such as assisting with medical equipment (e.g., tracheostomy care)
- Some patients have reported feeling unheard or not adequately addressed during consultations
"Dr. Pachika really listened to me... After he reviewed my files and asked many questions, he told me more about my health in two minutes than other cardiologists had in previous years."
— UT Health East Texas Patient Story"He didn't seem to care about the reasons I was there. I had some health issues and he seem to not be concerned. I left his office with no answers to why I was there."
— UT Health East Texas Patient Review"Dr Patel always explains everything until I understand, answering any and all questions I might have."
— UT Health East Texas Patient ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Cardiology services in Tyler, TX - UT Health East Texas — Jul 1, 2025
- Cardiologist in East Texas - UT Health East Texas — Jul 2, 2025
- UT Health East Texas Cardiac Plaza in Tyler — Aug 12, 2025
- Interventional Cardiologists in East Texas - UT Health East Texas — Jun 10, 2025
- UT Health East Texas | Advanced Healthcare for East TX — Jun 1, 2026
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