About Dr. Maria C. Yates
Dr. Maria C. Yates is a board-certified pediatric cardiologist with Pediatric Cardiology Associates of Houston. She evaluates cardiovascular conditions in infants, children, teenagers, and young adults. Her work includes congenital heart disease, heart murmurs, rhythm concerns, elevated blood pressure, and cardiovascular risk assessment. Families comparing specialists can browse Doctiplus cardiologists and pediatricians.
Dr. Yates earned her medical degree from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. She completed her pediatrics residency and pediatric cardiology fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. Her training supports age-appropriate testing, follow-up, and communication with parents, primary care clinicians, and other members of a child’s care team.
Focus Areas
- Congenital heart defects and structural heart conditions
- Heart murmurs and abnormal heart sounds
- Palpitations, fainting, chest pain, and dizziness
- Pediatric arrhythmias and rhythm monitoring
- High blood pressure in children and adolescents
- Cholesterol screening and cardiovascular risk education
- Electrocardiograms, echocardiograms, and stress testing
- Follow-up for children with known heart disease
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute offers information about congenital heart defects and arrhythmias. MedlinePlus explains how an echocardiogram for children uses sound waves to create heart images.
Specialties and Pediatric Heart Care Approach
Pediatric cardiology addresses heart structure, rhythm, blood pressure, circulation, and cardiovascular risk in growing children. An evaluation may include a medical and family history, physical examination, electrocardiogram, echocardiogram, blood pressure monitoring, Holter or event monitoring, or exercise testing. Dr. Yates uses the findings to explain whether observation, medication, additional testing, hospital-based care, or consultation with another specialist is appropriate. Follow-up may track symptoms, growth, activity tolerance, and heart function.
Affiliations
- Pediatric Cardiology Associates of Houston
- HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood
- The Woman’s Hospital of Texas
- Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
- Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
- Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
Credentials and Education
Dr. Yates holds an MD from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. She completed a pediatrics residency and pediatric cardiology fellowship at UTHealth Houston. She is certified in pediatric cardiology by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Clinic and Appointment Information
Dr. Yates’s main listed office is at 11301 Fallbrook Drive, Suite 110, Houston, Texas 77065. The practice also has locations in Katy, Sugar Land, Spring, Pearland, East Houston, Conroe, Bellaire, and College Station. Families should call (281) 661-8460 to confirm where Dr. Yates sees patients, availability, insurance participation, referral needs, and testing instructions.
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