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Javier Lafuente, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Houston, TX

JavierA.LafuenteMD

Thoracic Surgery • Houston, TX

Cardiopulmonary Transplantation, Thoracic Surgical Oncology, Cardiovascular Surgery

Director Heart Surgery Program, Houston Methodist West Hospital

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  • Office

    18400 Katy Fwy
    Ste 690
    Houston, TX 77094
    Phone+1 832-522-8609
    Fax+1 832-522-8601

Education & Training

  • Texas Heart Institute/Baylor College of Medicine
    Texas Heart Institute/Baylor College of MedicineFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1992 - 1994
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1987 - 1992
  • Universidad de Costa Rica Faculty of Medicine
    Universidad de Costa Rica Faculty of MedicineClass of 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1993 - 2024
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2008 - 2014
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • FACCP American College of Chest Physicians
  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

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