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Baylor College of Medicine-Cardiovascular Fellowship - Fellowship - 1987
Baylor College of Medicine-Internal Medicine Residency - Residency - 1984
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico - Medical Education - 1981
Bio
Jorge Cheirif, M.D., was born and raised in Mexico City. He obtained his medical degree from the National University of Mexico and completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston.
Cheirif is the director of the non-invasive cardiology lab, medical director of the Hispanic Initiative, and immediate past president and director of the Behavioral Event Review Committee (BERC) at Texas Health Dallas. He also serves as chair of the Heart & Vascular Accreditation Case Manager (HV-ACM) strategy committee. He is board-certified in cardiovascular diseases and internal medicine, focusing on consultative cardiology, echocardiography, CT angiography and cardiac catheterization.
Cheirif was on the American Heart Association local affiliate board of directors for two years; has received the Clinician Scientist Award from the American Heart Association; and was named Teacher of the Year by Ochsner Clinic, Texas Health Dallas, and Baylor College of Medicine. In addition, he has been named to Best Doctors in Dallas and Texas Super Doctors for 10 years. Cheirif speaks Spanish, Yiddish and Hebrew, and lives in Dallas with his wife, Heidy.
Accepted Insurance
= Accepting New Patients
6 Degrees-Fort Worth Firefighters
Aetna Commercial
Aetna MedAdv ESA PPO
Ambetter-ACA/Marketplace
American Health Advantage
BCBS Blue Advantage HMO(ACA)
BCBS Blue Choice PPO
BCBS Blue Essentials (HMO Blue)
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage HMO
BCBS Blue Medicare Advantage PPO
BCBS MyBlueHealth
Cigna Commercial
Cigna Medicare Adv HMO
Cigna Medicare Adv PPO
First Health (Formerly Coventry)
Galaxy
HealthFirst TPA-Ardent Health Services
HealthSmart
Humana HMO PPO Medicare Adv
Medicaid Tarrant
Medicare Dallas
Medicare Railroad
Medicare Rest Of Texas
Medicare Tarrant
Molina Medicaid Chip
Molina Medicaid Star Plans
Molina Medicare Adv
PHCS Multiplan
ProCare Advantage Medicare HMO
QuickTrip
Self-pay
Superior Medicaid Chip Plans
Superior Medicaid Star Plans
Superior Medicare Adv/Wellcare by Allwell
Texas Independence Health Plan (TIHP)
Tricare Humana Military
TriWest (BCBS)
UHC AARP Medicare Adv
UHC Commercial
USA Commercial PPO
WellCare Medicare HMO/PPO
WellPoint Medicaid(Formerly Amerigroup)
WellPoint Medicare Adv(Formerly Amerigroup)
Reviews
Rating Breakdown
Reviews are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. For more information about the survey please visit the About Our Survey page.
Question Breakdown
4.8
Rate provider 0-10
4.9
Recommend this provider office
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.9
Provider explained things clearly
4.9
Provider discussed treatment options
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
4.9
Ease of scheduling appointments
4.8
Ease of contacting
Patient Reviews
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Comments
4.9 out of 5 (212 Ratings, 59 Comments)
4.9
May 2025
Very good experience. [...]
4.9
May 2025
The staff was quick
4.9
May 2025
Dr. Cheirif is great.
5.0
May 2025
Everyone was perfectly fine
5.0
May 2025
He treated me well and quickly
5.0
May 2025
The staffs and the doctors are patient, caring and loving. I am always given the opportunity to ask questions Regarding my concerns about my health
5.0
May 2025
The staff works wonderful together. They are courteous and kind and patient and sensitive to the needs of the patient.
5.0
May 2025
This office is the best!
5.0
May 2025
Very good experience
5.0
May 2025
Excellent! Very good.
5.0
May 2025
One of the best doctors I've ever had. Well informed, polite and answered all my questions.
5.0
May 2025
Great vibe in the entire office from checkin to checkout!
5.0
May 2025
Dr. Cheirif is a very confident knowledgeable doctor and I feel like he has my best interest at heart.
4.7
May 2025
Great experiences
4.5
May 2025
Experience was fine
4.5
May 2025
Fine
5.0
May 2025
Went well
5.0
May 2025
Everything went well
5.0
May 2025
Excellent
5.0
May 2025
Excellent experience
5.0
May 2025
Excellent provider
5.0
May 2025
All questions answered so I understood
5.0
May 2025
Outstanding doctor who hears you but also educates you!! I appreciate Dr Cheirif so much!!
5.0
Apr 2025
Outstanding Dr and service
5.0
Apr 2025
[...] and Dr Cherif are awesome
5.0
Apr 2025
I never have a bad experience with my doctors.
5.0
Apr 2025
In and out very quickly never have to wait long
4.7
Apr 2025
Very professional
4.7
Apr 2025
All very well
4.5
Apr 2025
This was a baseline appointment due to heart disease in the family. No need for any further screenings at this time.
4.5
Apr 2025
The staff was very courteous.
4.5
Apr 2025
Well pleased with my visit.
5.0
Apr 2025
All the staff performed well.
5.0
Apr 2025
Dr Cheirif adjusted medication due to recent test results and was very attentive and knowledgeable. I feel very good to be under his care.
5.0
Apr 2025
Excellent treatment and very courteous!
5.0
Apr 2025
Very good
5.0
Apr 2025
Good solid professional care and consultation
5.0
Mar 2025
Very good. Left knowing I was in good hands.
5.0
Mar 2025
The experience was very satisfying.
5.0
Mar 2025
Very good
5.0
Mar 2025
Always good
5.0
Mar 2025
On time professional and courteous.
5.0
Mar 2025
Although Dr. Cheirif is a pretty serious doctor, he is very knowledgeable and detailed. I trust the decisions he makes on behalf of my care.
5.0
Mar 2025
The staff is very busy, diligent, and courteous.
5.0
Mar 2025
Good experience
5.0
Mar 2025
Good experience
5.0
Mar 2025
Thank you for your kind and professional service.
5.0
Mar 2025
Good experience
5.0
Mar 2025
Extremely well qualified physician good at explaining
4.9
Mar 2025
Everyone was very professional and friendly. Everything was explained and the results provided.
5.0
Mar 2025
Timely and professional medical care provided - met all my high expectations
5.0
Mar 2025
Good
5.0
Mar 2025
Good
5.0
Feb 2025
Great Doctor and staff
5.0
Feb 2025
The staff is very helpful and kind
5.0
Feb 2025
Great experience with the doctor. Informative
5.0
Feb 2025
We love Texas Heath and the doctors NPs and staff we have encountered