by Sarah Warburton

Of all the awards, titles, and honors bestowed on board-certified Vascular Surgeon, Dr. Ulises Baltazar, which ones are his favorite? When patients like Martha Ballard says, “He’s one of the most conscientious and caring doctors I’ve ever met in my life…and I’m seventy-four-years-old!”

“I had a blocked vein in my calf that pooched out. It itched and made my legs hurt and get tired. I was self-conscious about my veins, but afraid to have anything done. Dr. Baltazar took away all the fear. He never rushes you and he’s so patient and gentle. He wants to make sure you’re very comfortable. I had the major procedure done at an outpatient surgery center and he took care of several different issues. Now I have no pain whatsoever and my legs look so much better.”

“I had a twisty, ropey vein along the back of my ankle. I hated the sight of it. I had asked other doctors about it, but no one wanted to touch it. Dr. Baltazar took a look and said, ‘I’ll take care of that for you,’ and I’m here to tell you it’s gone…with no sign that it was ever there. I was so amazed, but Dr. Baltazar told me, ‘Veins are my specialty…this is what I do.’ He’s a true expert and does such delicate work.”

“My varicose veins were genetic…my mom had them, my daughter does and even my twenty-four-year-old granddaughter has a bad one in her leg. She’s in the Air Force and has had three kids (my great-grandchildren!). As soon as school’s out we’re going to get her down here to see Dr. Baltazar. I know he’ll take good care of her. We’re lucky to have such an asset right here in Sugar Land.”

“My husband and I are a package deal…we pretty much go everywhere together as a team. When Dr. Baltazar heard we’d just celebrated our 58th wedding anniversary, he asked if we had pictures from when we first got married. I thought he was just being polite, but before our next appointment we got a reminder call. He and Sonia took their time going over that album with us. We talked about Dr. Baltazar’s wife and daughters. He’s really the most caring doctor I’ve ever known!”

After all this, it’s no surprise to learn Dr. Baltazar has won “Patient’s Choice” and “Most Supportive Physician,” and he’s beloved by all the patients he’s helped. He says, “My professional passion is your veins. Providing excellent care to each and every patient is my personal pleasure!”

Ulises Baltazar MD, RVT, FACS
now affiliated with the renowned Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates
281-240-8400
16605 Southwest Freeway Ste 505
(in the Methodist Professional Building 3)