Caitlin M. Giesler, M.D.
PERSONAL
Doctor
Giesler grew up in Houston and received a BA in biochemistry from the
University of Texas at Austin. She then attended medical school at the
University of Texas - Houston Health Science Center where she met her
husband, Dr. Eric Giesler. She spent much of her time in medical school
researching atherosclerosis, eventually presenting her work at the
American Heart Association. After medical school, Dr. Giesler moved to
Cincinnati, Ohio for six years where she and her husband completed
residency and fellowship. During Fellowship, Dr. Giesler pursued
research on heart failure in women and evaluation of cardiac biomarkers
in hospitalized patients. Luckily, upon completion of training they
were able to return home to Texas and settle in Austin with their son,
Michael.
MEDICAL EDUCATION
- Medical School: University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center
- Residency in Internal Medicine: University of Cincinnati, University Hospital
- Fellowship in Cardiovascular Diseases: University of Cincinnati, University Hospital
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Nuclear Cardiology
- Internal Medicine
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- American College of Cardiology
- ACC Women in Cardiology
- American Society of Nuclear Cardiology
- Travis County Medical Society
- Texas Medical Association
- American Heart Association
SPECIFIC AREAS OF INTEREST IN CARDIOLOGY
- Prevention through risk-factor modification and optimal medical management
- Aggressive treatment of blood pressure with cost-effective and minimally – complicated regimens + lifestyle modification
- Aggressive treatment of cholesterol with medication and lifestyle modification
- Nuclear Cardiology
- Heart Disease in Women
- Rhythm disorders which may be treated with medications
HOBBIES, INTERESTS AND RECREATION
Dr. Giesler enjoys
spending as much time as possible outdoors – particularly biking,
running or walking around Town Lake and she is excited to experience
sailing on Lake Travis. During her down time, she loves to read novels
and spend time with family and friends (especially if it involves a
night out for Mexican food!)
PHILOSOPHY
"Cardiology is
the most fascinating area in the field of medicine, and we are
fortunate to have decades of research data on which to base our care
with many treatment options available. It takes an entire team of
people to prevent and treat cardiovascular disease in one patient, and
each patient requires a different approach. My role is coordination and
direction of care, but long-term success and wellness requires the
participation and commitment of the patient and their family. Live Oak
Cardiology has an incredible staff of people to help along the way. As
a wife and mother, I understand the importance of the individualistic
approach to patient care – we all have many hats to wear, and they must
be considered in the treatment plan as well."
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