Skip to main content
Michelino Scarlata, MD, General Surgery, Houston, TX

MichelinoScarlataMDFACS

General Surgery • Houston, TX

Breast

Breast Surgical Oncologist

Request Appointment

Overview of Dr. Scarlata

Dr. Michelino Scarlata is a breast surgical oncologist with subspecialty expertise in oncoplastic techniques and the Hidden Scar Approach. He practices in Albuquerque, NM and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Lovelace Westside Hospital and UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center. He received his medical degree from the Medical School in Verona, Italy and has been in practice for more than 20 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Italian and Spanish. He specializes in breast and is experienced in esophageal cancer, gastric cancer, breast surgery, head and neck oncology and microvascular reconstruction, and sarcomas. He has 3 publications and 15 citings.

Education & Training

  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System
    University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Complex General Surgical Oncology, 2007 - 2009
  • New York Medical College at St Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center of New York
    New York Medical College at St Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center of New YorkResidency, Surgery, 2005 - 2007
  • Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida
    Mount Sinai Medical Center of FloridaResidency, Surgery, 2003 - 2005
  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System
    University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemResidency, Surgery, 2002 - 2003
  • University of California (Irvine)
    University of California (Irvine)Residency, Surgery, 2000 - 2001
  • Other
    OtherClass of 1992, Doctor of Medicine

Certifications & Licensure

  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 2019 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • Surgery
    American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • Breast Cancer Surgery Hidden Scar Certification
    StrykerBreast Cancer Surgery Hidden Scar Certification

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The importance of integrated multimodality therapies in the treatment of gastric adenocarcinoma.  
    Cheung, M., Franceschi, D., Scarlata, M., Koniaris, L.G., Journal of Surgical Research, 2009
  • Internal mammary sentinel node biopsy for breast cancer.  
    Avisar, E., Molina, M., Scarlata, M., Moffat, F., The American Journal of Surgery, 2008

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Italian, Spanish

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    AvMed Health Open Access
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    BCBS Florida BlueCare HMO
    BCBS Florida NetworkBlue
    BCBS Florida Preferred Patient Care PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    Coventry Florida - Employer Group HMO/Open Access
    Coventry Florida - Employer Group PPO
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    United - River Valley Neighborhood Health Partnership
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
  • Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment

Dr. Michelino Scarlata, Dr. Michelino Scarlata, MD, Dr. M Scarlata