Ronald Maag

Ronald Maag, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine - Cardiology at Baylor College of Medicine, where he serves as Medical Director of the Baylor Heart Clinic in Houston, Texas. He is a board-certified non-invasive cardiologist with clinical and academic leadership responsibilities.

Education:

• BS, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio (2007)
• MD, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio (2011)
• Residency, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania (2014)
• Fellowship, Penn State Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania (2017)

Dr. Maag specializes in non-invasive cardiology with expertise in hypertension, hyperlipidemia, coronary artery disease, sports cardiology, and cardiovascular disease prevention. He is highly skilled in cardiovascular imaging modalities, particularly echocardiography and nuclear cardiology. His clinical work is complemented by a strong commitment to medical education.

His recent research, including a 2022 publication in Circulation: Genomic and Precision Medicine, explores patient and clinician perspectives on precision cardiology care, reflecting a growing interest in personalized cardiovascular risk management and implementation science.

Scientific Awards:

• Excellence in Teaching Award for Cardiovascular Disease

As a clinician-educator, Dr. Maag actively mentors medical students, internal medicine residents, and cardiology fellows. He is dedicated to training the next generation of physicians and enhancing clinical education within cardiology. While no specific grants are listed, his involvement in the HeartCare Study indicates participation in clinical research initiatives. He is affiliated with the Baylor Heart Clinic and contributes to patient care at the McNair Campus.