Alan B. Lumsden, MD

Alan B. Lumsden, MD

Alan B. Lumsden, MD

Vascular Surgery
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About Dr. Alan B. Lumsden

I embrace new technologies in vascular intervention, but apply them with good old fashioned clinical common sense. It has been my good fortune to live through the transformation of our specialty from large open surgical procedures to more minimally invasive catheter-based interventions, of which I am considered a pioneer. There is certainly a place for both. Selecting the most appropriate intervention is both the art, craft, and science of my practice. In many cases no intervention, medical therapy is the most appropriate choice. Regardless of whether medical treatment, catheter- based therapy or open surgery is offered it will be based on many years of experience and a carefully considered opinion.

Dr. Lumsden grew up in Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland, a town of a little more than 10,000 people located between Glasgow and Edinburgh. He received his Bachelor of Medicine from the University of Edinburgh where he graduated at the top of his class. After completing a year-long internship, he moved to Emory University in Atlanta where he completed his general surgery residency and vascular fellowship, and eventually became the Chief of the Division of Vascular Surgery.Ā  In 2002, he joined the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine as Professor and Chief of the Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy. He assumed his position as Medical Director of the Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center and Professor & Chairman, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery in 2008.


Dr. Lumsden has developed an international reputation as a leader in the fields of endovascular surgery, in the arena of advanced interventional cardiovascular imaging, new educational techniques in vascular surgery, inter-industry collaborations, complex aortic disease, and endovascular robotics.Ā 


He has received funding for his research from the National Institutes of Health and industry, and has contributed to more than 400 articles in peer-reviewed journals; as well as abstracts, and authored numerous book chapters. Dr. Lumsden has also been an editor for textbooks related to vascular surgery. He has a particular interest in cardiovascular education and has successfully grown DeBakey Education into a nationally prominent organization.

Dr. Alan B. Lumsden has an academic appointment. Learn more about their research interests.

Clinical Interests

Aortic Aneurysmal Disease
Carotid Artery Disease
Limb Salvage
Kidney and Intestinal Blood Vessel Disease
Diseases of the Veins
Arterial and Venous Malformations
Dialysis Access

Accepted Insurance Plans

  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE ESSENTIALS FROM UHC EP-1 (PPO) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE EXTRA FROM UHC EP-3 (PPO) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC EP-2 (PPO) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CareFlex FROM UHC TX-44 (HMO-POS)**
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  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE EXTRA FROM UHC TX-27 (HMO-POS)**
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  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-35 (HMO-POS) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-38(HMO-POS) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-39 (HMO-POS) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-40 (HMO-POS) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-41 (HMO-POS) **
  • (WELLMED) AARP MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-47 (HMO-POS) **
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-005
  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-013
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  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-31 (PPO)** H1278-021
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  • (WELLMED) MEDICARE ADVANTAGE GIVEBACK FROM UHC TX-34 (PPO)** H1278-024
  • (WELLMED) SECURE HORIZON MEDICARE ADVANTAGE TX-0023 (HMO-POS)**
  • (WELLMED) SECURE HORIZON MEDICARE ADVANTAGE TX-0025 (HMO-POS)**
  • Aetna Affordable Health Choices
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  • Aetna International
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  • Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP)
  • Aetna Medicare HMO Prime
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  • Best Doctors International
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  • Blue Choice POS
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  • Blue Edge
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  • Cigna Allegiance Houston Methodist Employee Medical Plan
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  • Community Health Choice Medicare Advantage HMO DSNP
  • Community Health Choice PREMIER Gold
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  • Coventry PPO
  • DEVOTED CORE 001 TX (HMO)
  • DEVOTED CORE 019 TX (HMO)
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  • DEVOTED DUAL FULL 040 (HMO D-SNP)
  • DEVOTED GIVEBACK 006 TX (HMO)
  • DEVOTED HEALTH DUAL PLUS GREATER HOUSTON
  • DEVOTED PREMIUM 002 (HMO)
  • Entrust/90 Degree EDI Payer ID# 36878
  • First Health PPO
  • GeoBlue
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  • HealthSmart Payors Organization
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  • Healthspring/Cigna MCR HMO
  • Healthspring/Cigna MCR PPO
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  • HMO Blue
  • Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
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  • Humana Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Humana TRICARE 2
  • Kelsey Seybold Affiliate Network
  • Medica Choice with UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus
  • Medicare
  • MEDICARE ADVANTAGE : TEXAN PLUS
  • Medicare Railroad
  • Molina Marketplace Exchange
  • Molina Medicare Complete Care HMO (Dual) HIDE
  • Molina Medicare Complete Care Plus (HMO Dual-SNP) FIDE
  • MultiPlan PPO
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  • PHCS Healthy Directions
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  • PHCS PPO
  • PHCS/Multiplan Practitioner & Ancillary Only
  • ProCare Medicare Advantage
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  • Three Rivers Provider Network
  • TRS-ActiveCare 2 Group 385002
  • TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-South Texas Region Group 295430
  • TRS-ActiveCare Fully Insured Plan-West Texas Region Group 295781
  • TRS-ActiveCare HD Group 385000
  • TRS-ActiveCare Primary Group 385003
  • TRS-ActiveCare Primary Plus Group 385001
  • TRS-Care Standard ALT A I Group 485002
  • TRS-Care Standard ALT A II Group 485003
  • TRS-Care Standard ALT B I Group 485005
  • TRS-Care Standard ALT B II Group 485006
  • TRS-Care Standard CMED Group 485001
  • TRS-Care Standard Group 485000
  • TX Annual Conf of UMC-UMR
  • UHC COMPLETE CARE SUPPORT TX-1A (REGIONAL PPO C-SNP)** R6801-008
  • UHC Complete Care TX-16 (HMO-POS C-SNP)** H4527-039
  • UHC Complete Care TX-17 (HMO-POS C-SNP)** H4527-040
  • UHC Complete Care TX-18 (HMO-POS C-SNP)** H4527-041
  • UHC Complete Care TX-19 (HMO-POS C-SNP)** H4527-042
  • UHC COMPLETE CARE TX-29 (REGIONAL PPO C-SNP)** R6801-009
  • UHC DUAL COMPLETE TX-S001 (REGIONAL PPO D-SNP)** R6801-011
  • UHC GR MA HALLIBURTON HMO 137 ** H0609-822-137
  • UHC GR MA LOCKHEED HMO 164 ** H0609-822-164
  • UHC GR MA RIO TINTO SERVICE
  • UHC GR MA TEACHER RETIREMENT SYSTEM HMO 199** H0609-822-207
  • UHC GR MA VERIZON HMO 207** H0609-822-207
  • UHC MEDICARE ADVANTAGE TX-0030 (REGIONAL PPO)** R6801-012
  • UMR
  • United Health Integrated Services
  • United HealthCare Community Plan Dual Complete (HMO SNP)
  • United Healthcare Nexus ACO RA or OA
  • United Healthcare Plan of the River Valley
  • UnitedHealthcare Choice
  • UnitedHealthcare ChoicePlus
  • UnitedHealthcare Core
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  • UnitedHealthcare EPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Golden Rule
  • UnitedHealthcare HMO
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  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
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  • UnitedHealthcare Student Resources
  • UnitedHealthcare West
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • US Family Health Plan
  • WellMed AARP Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
  • WellMed AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 1 & Plan 2
  • WellMed Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
  • WellMed Medicare Advantage Patriot
  • WellMed UHC Dual Complete HMO D-SNP
  • WellMed UnitedHealthCare Dual Complete Choice (Regional PPO D-SNP)
  • WellMed UnitedHealthCare Medicare Advantage Choice (Regional PPO)
  • WellMed UnitedHealthCare Medicare Gold (Regional PPO C-SNP)
  • WellMed UnitedHealthCare Medicare Silver (Regional PPO C-SNP)
  • Wellpoint Chronic Care (HMO C-SNP)
  • Wellpoint Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
  • Wellpoint Dual Advantage 2 (HMO D-SNP)
  • WELLPOINT ESSENTIALS MARKETPLACE
  • Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
  • Wellpoint Full Dual Advantage 2 (HMO D-SNP)
  • Wellpoint Home Care (HMO C-SNP)
  • Wellpoint Kidney Care (HMO C-SNP)
  • Wellpoint Kidney Care (HMO-POS C-SNP)
  • Wellpoint Lung Care (HMO C-SNP)
  • Wellpoint Medicare Advantage 2 (HMO)
  • Wellpoint Select (HMO)
Insurance plans may change. Please verify your plan is accepted when scheduling an appointment.

Credentials

Board Certification
  • Vascular Surgery | American Board of Surgery
Medical School
  • University of Edinburgh College of Medicine, Scotland | 1981
Internship
  • Royal Infirmary Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Residency
  • Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia
Fellowship
  • Vascular Surgery | Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia
Affiliated Hospitals
  • Houston Methodist Hospital
Center Memberships
  • Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
Academic Appointments
  • Walter W. Fondren III Presidential Distinguished Chair, DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
  • Chair, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery, Academic Institute
  • Member, Research Institute, Academic Institute
  • Director, Bookout Center
  • Houston Methodist
  • Weill Cornell Medical College

Languages

  • English
Languages listed are spoken by doctor and/or office staff.

FAQ

Can I book an appointment with Dr. Alan B. Lumsden?
Yes. Please contact the physician's office directly at 713.441.5200 to schedule an appointment or call 713.790.3333 for assistance in finding another doctor.
What insurance does Dr. Alan B. Lumsden accept?
See all insurance plans that Dr. Alan B. Lumsden accepts.
What practice does Dr. Alan B. Lumsden work at?
Dr. Alan B. Lumsden works at Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates.
Where is Dr. Alan B. Lumsden office located?
How do patients rate Dr. Alan B. Lumsden in reviews?
242 patients have reviewed Dr. Alan B. Lumsden. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.8/5. You can read individual reviews and ratings on Dr. Alan B. Lumsden's profile.
What languages does Dr. Alan B. Lumsden speak?
Dr. Alan B. Lumsden, or the office, speaks English.
What are Dr. Alan B. Lumsden's specialties?
Dr. Alan B. Lumsden is a specialist in Vascular Surgery.

Patient Ratings & Comments

What is a Patient Rating score?
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on our independently administered Patient Satisfaction Survey.
How are responses measured?
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score.
4.8 out of 5
(242 Ratings, 31 Comments)
  • 4.8
    Provider discussed treatment options
  • 4.9
    Provider showed concern
  • 4.9
    Provider explained things clearly
  • 4.8
    Provider included you in decisions
  • 4.9
    Likelihood of recommending this provider
Comments also are gathered from our Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
  • Sep 24, 2026
    Exceptional care during my hospitalization and for this initial postoperative visit. Dr.LUMSDEN is an outstanding physician. I had a life-threatening pulmonary Embolus That required an Emergent/urgent Intervention. On a Sunday morning at 7 AM, Dr. LUMSDEN Performed the procedure successfully and without complications. I feel wonderful now. I'm home, off oxygen and back to work. I realize it was a team effort with many physicians. Dr.LUMSDEN Stood out, for his professionalism, thorough explanation of my options and plan of care, risk/benefits, and comforting words. I appreciate him.
  • Sep 17, 2026
    It is very clear to me that each and every person I encountered during each visit loves working there. I know the positions are very competitive and cherished. Your attention to each patient and anticipation of their fears and concerns is highly apparent. Each clinician is impeccably well trained, exceptional in their knowledge and incredibly compassionate.
  • Aug 26, 2026
    Dr. Lumsden & staff were very efficient, professional and polite during my entire visit. We came from out of town and they worked with our schedule and actually got me in early for appointment. Dr. Lumsden is a very special talent and I feel fortunate that he has provided my care. Everything seems to be going as planned. He is very experienced and skilled. Great experience and outcome for me. *****
  • Jul 30, 2026
    I loved it doctors listened to my concerns
  • Jul 23, 2026
    Though resources have a huge workload, providers listened intently and confidently answered all questions
  • Jun 17, 2026
    If the Dr.peoples skills and his satisfaction I think he gets from his work is any indication of his surgical skills. I'm in good hands
  • Jun 16, 2026
    Dr Lumstead was very thorough in describing the procedure that would best help.