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MARIO OSVALDO KAPUSTA

6700 W. Loop S. #500
Houston, TX 77027
713-791-9966
mariokapusta@gmail.com

Present experience

 Present

Cardiovascular Surgeon

DermSurgery, Bellaire, Texas

Bellaire, Texas

Dr. Mario Kapusta is a triple Board Certified Cardiovascular Surgeon with over 20 years of experience in vein care. He has been dedicated to providing exceptional care to his patients and has contributed to the advancement of cardiovascular surgical techniques. His expertise and commitment to excellence have established him as a leading professional in the field.

Professional Summary

Accomplished Cardiovascular Surgeon specializing in Medical and Cosmetic vein procedures. Strong planner and team leader adept at directing nursing staff and assistants. Brings high success rates for surgical procedures. Skilled at running efficient, error free procedure rooms.  
              
Dedicated professional and has demonstrated strengths in customer service, time management, and trend tracking. Excellent verbal and written communicator with a strong background in cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals.

Skills

  • Expert in the use of Sclerotherapy and LASER therapy for the treatment of Spider and Reticular veins.

  • Skilled in the use of Sclerotherapy and Fillers for the treatment of prominent hand veins.

  • Proficient in the use of LASER, Radio Frequency and Sclerotherapy for the closure of truncal and accessory veins.

  • Ultrasonography expertise to ensure the identification of the responsible venous pathology.

  • Expert in the surgical treatment of heart, peripheral vascular, and vein diseases.

  • Comprehensive in depth understanding of the venous system,  with ease in identifying contributing pathology, to create an accurate, effective, and targeted treatment.

  • Vast experience in the education and training of medical students, residents, para-medical personnel, and colleagues.

Texas Vein and Wellness Institute | Houston, TX, United States

January 2022 - December 2024
Staff Surgeon

  • Implemented a Cosmetic Program treating hand / spider / reticular veins utilizing sclerotherapy and cutaneous LASER therapy.

  • Utilized minimally invasive techniques, LASER, and Radiofrequency, for the closure of truncal and varicose veins.

Vein Center Houston | Houston, TX, United States
November 2003 - December 2021
President

  • Established a new Vein Center, one of the first in Houston, incorporating LASER and Radiofrequency closure of truncal and subsidiary veins.

  • Incorporated a Cosmetic Treatment Center utilizing Sclerotherapy and Cutaneous LASER therapy for the treatment
    of Spider and Reticular veins. 

  • Established a Hand Treatment Center utilizing Sclerotherapy.

Gulf Coast Heart Associates | Houston, TX, United States
January 1988 - November 2003
President

  • Practice was dedicated to the treatment of patients affected by heart, arterial and venous diseases, and trauma related injuries.

  • Integral part of the General, Cardiovascular, and Trauma services at Memorial Hermann Hospital, Texas Medical Center.

Regional Cardiovascular Center | Tyler, TX, United States
August 1983 - January 1988
President

  • Established the first Heart Surgery program in East Texas, located at Mother Frances Hospital.

  • Performed over 300 surgical procedures every year.

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Surgery. Certified in 1982 and Recertified in 1990, 2000, 2011, 2022. Maintenance of Certification current.

  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Certified in 1985 and Recertified in1993, 2003, 2013, 2023. Maintenance of
    Certification current.

  • American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. Certified in 2008. Maintenance of Certification to present.

Ultrasonography Registries

  • Registered Vascular Specialist by Cardiovascular Credentialing International, 2004.

  • Registered Phlebology Sonographer by Cardiovascular Credentialing International, 2010.

  • Registered Physician in Vascular interpretation by American
    Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography, 2006.

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS

  • University of Texas Medical School Houston, Associate Clinical Professor, Department of Thoracic and
    Cardiovascular Surgery.

  • University of Houston College of Medicine, Adjunct Faculty in the People, Physicians, and Populations Section.

  • University of Houston College of Medicine, Visiting Professor in the areas of Cardiovascular Medicine and
    Ultrasonography.

  • University of Houston College of Medicine, member of the Admissions Committee.

HOSPITAL CHAIRMANSHIPS

  • January 1999-January 2006, Chairman Infection Control Committee, Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston, Texas, USA.

  • January 2008-January 2014, Chairman Quality Assurance Committee, Memorial Hermann Hospital, Houston, Texas,
    USA.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

  • American College of Surgeons.

  • Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

  • American College of Phlebology.

  • American College of Radiology.

  • American Medical Association.

  • Denton A. Cooley Cardiovascular Surgical Society.

EDUCATION

  • May 1983 - Resident – Cardiovascular Surgery, Texas Heart Institute, Houston, Texas, USA

  • June 1981 - Resident - General Surgery, Medical School, Houston, University of Texas, Texas, USA

  • April 1976 - Resident - General Surgery Hospital Rawson, Buenos Aires, Argentina

  • November 1973 - Medical Doctor, Universidad Nacional de La Plata, La Plata, Argentina

PROFESSIONAL SKILLSET

  • Cardiovascular Surgery Expertise

  • Innovative Treatment Approaches

  • Patient-Centered Care

  • Clinical Research

LANGUAGES

  • English - Fluent

  • Spanish - Native

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