CIVA - The Cardiovascular Specialists

What the CIVA Team Is Known For:

OUTSTANDING REPUTATION

Our board-certified physicians have a reputation for excellence in diagnosing and pioneering innovative treatments for cardiovascular disease. They're supported by a team of experienced nurse practitioners.

INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS

The doctors at CIVA are always looking for and finding new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cardiovascular disease. Our state-of-the-art testing equipment and research studies are also at the forefront of the industry. As a result, CIVA patients are often among the first to benefit.

COMPASSIONATE CARE

We believe the trust and confidence of our patients and referring physicians stems from the quality of our care. When there's a clear understanding of your condition and your options, it greatly reduces anxiety. Your CIVA physician, with support from our nurse practitioners, will discuss with you:

Diagnosis

Methods of treatment*

Outlook for recovery

Lifestyle recommendations

*Our methods of treatment include new technologies available through the innovative Cardiovascular Research Institute of Dallas.

There's also a lot you can learn on your own. A wealth of information is easily available through our website and industry associates. See Helpful Links.

The doctors at CIVA have been named among Texas Monthly’s Texas Super Doctors and
D Magazine’s Best Doctor lists every year and are nationally recognized for their expertise in non-surgical and minimally invasive cardiovascular treatment.

Dr. Levin has been named among the top doctors by D Magazine numerous times.

CIVA at a Glance

8 board-certified physicians whose combined talents cover the spectrum of cardiovascular conditions and treatment.

6 nurse practitioners and physician assistants, all highly experienced in cardiovascular nursing.

Leading research in the fields of congestive heart failure, new devices for coronary artery and peripheral vascular disease, heart rhythm problems and hypertension.

State-of-the-art diagnostic and testing equipment for early diagnosis of cardiac and vascular problems with stress testing, 64-slice CT whole body scanner, echocardiography, nuclear medicine imaging and peripheral vascular Doppler imaging.

Expert non-surgical treatment of coronary blockages with drug coated stents, stroke prevention with carotid artery stents, lasers and excisional atherectomy for lower extremity vascular disease, non-surgical patches for holes in the heart (PFO/ASD), stent grafts for aortic aneurysms, and more.

Proficient catheter ablation of difficult cardiac arrhythmias and pacemaker and defibrillator implantation.

Endovenous Laser treatment for varicose veins and venous stasis ulcers.