Dr. Aldo Rafael
Dr. Aldo Rafael
Heart Surgeon
Dr. Aldo Rafael
About Dr. Aldo Rafael,
Heart Surgeon
Hello! My name is Dr. Aldo Rafael and I am a cardiac surgeon having graduated from San Fernando Medical School, National University of San Marcos (Lima, Peru) in 2000. To date, I have performed approximately 1,500 cardiac surgeries, of which 500 involved heart valve procedures. I regularly perform surgery at hospitals including Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Dallas, Baylor University Medical Center and Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center - Fort Worth. Read more...
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My Specialties &
Clinical Interests
My heart surgery specialties include:
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Minimally invasive mitral valve repair/replacement and aortic valve replacement
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Transcatheter heart valve therapies including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and transcatheter mitral valve repair and replacement (TMVR)
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Aortic valve, aneurysm and aortic root surgery, including complex reoperations
In addition, I have research and clinical interests specific to:
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Heart transplantation, donor-heart preservation, and mechanical circulatory support
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Heart valve surgery, including minimally invasive, and transcatheter approaches
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Cardiogenic shock, ECMO, and patient outcomes in complex cardiac surgery
Education, Training & Certificates
Dr. Aldo Rafael, heart surgeon, graduated from San Fernando Medical School, National University of San Marcos (Lima, Peru) in 2000.
After medical school, Dr. Rafael completed a General Surgery Internship/Residency at Alberto Sabogal Sologuren National Hospital, National University of San Marcos, Lima, Peru in 2002. He then completed a Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Residency at Dos de Mayo National Hospital, National University of San Marcos, Lima, Peru in 2006 where he served as the Chief Resident. Dr. Rafael also completed an Advanced Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic in 2012 and a Lung and Heart-Lung Transplantation Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic in 2013 where he served as Chief Fellow.
Dr. Rafael is board-certified in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery by the Peruvian Medical Council (certification maintained since 2008). He is also certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates.
Throughout his extraordinary career, Dr. Rafael has received many accolades and awards including:
Best Doctors in Dallas (2016, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025)
TSF Every Heartbeat Matters Awards (2022–2026)
Peruvian of the Year, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Peru (2023)
International Cardiac Surgical Outreach Award, The Thoracic Surgery Foundation (2018)
Recognition as a pioneer of minimally invasive cardiac surgery in Peru
Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery at Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine
Surgical Director of Structural Heart and Mechanical Circulatory Support at Baylor Scott & White
Medical Director of the Hispanic Cardiovascular Institute at Baylor Scott & White
Today, at Baylor Scott & White, Dr. Rafael is a highly trained cardiac surgeon specializing in minimally invasive heart valve surgery and advanced surgical therapies for end-stage heart failure. He is a member of the medical team at the Hispanic Cardiovascular Institute at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas, where he combines advanced cardiac surgical expertise with a deep understanding of the unique needs of Hispanic patients.
Dr. Rafael recognizes that exceptional care extends beyond the operating room. He is especially sensitive to the cultural values that can influence medical decision-making within the Hispanic community, including the important roles of language, family and faith, and works to incorporate these considerations into a compassionate, patient-centered approach to care.
Schedule Appointment with Dr. Aldo Rafael, MD
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Rafael, you can:
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Call (469) 737-9140 right now
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The office of Dr. Rafael is located at 621 N Hall St., Suite 120, Dallas, Texas 75226. To get driving directions to this office, please click the map below.
Watch Educational Videos with Dr. Aldo Rafael
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Salvando Corazones 2023 with Dr. Aldo Rafael
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Introducing Hispanic Cardiovascular Institute – Dallas
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