Dr. Javier Lafuente, MD
Dr. Javier Lafuente, MD
Offers telehealth
Overview
Dr. Javier Lafuente, MD works in Houston, TX as
They are board certified in
This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.
Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.
Patients said this doctor is trustworthy.
Patients said the staff was friendly.
Patients said scheduling was easy.
COMPARE OTHER TOP Cardiothoracic Surgery
Insurance Accepted
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Aetna HMOChoice Plus POS IIMedicare Advantage PPO
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National (BlueCard) PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
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Blue ChoiceBlue Cross Blue Shield of TexasBlue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO
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Blue Card PPOBlue ChoiceBlue Cross and Blue Shield
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Blue Medicare Advantage HMO
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Medicare
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HealthyBlue 2.0HealthyBlue Advantage
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Medicare Advantage HMO
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Cigna HMOCigna PPOLocalPlusOpen Access Plus
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AdvantraCoventry Health Care PPOCoventry National NetworkFirst Health
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Essential Plan
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Evolutions Healthcare Systems PPO
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First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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Galaxy Health Network PPO
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Tricare
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ACCELHealthSmart PPOInterplan Health Group (IHG) NetworkPayors Organization (HPO)
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Interplan Health Group
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Choice Care Network PPOChoice Care PPOHumana EPOHumana HMOHumana POSHumana PPOHumana Preferred POSMedicare Advantage HMOMedicare Advantage PPONational POS – Open Access POSPreferred PPOTricareTRS-Care Medicare Advantage
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Independent Medical Systems PPO
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PHCS Healthy Directions
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MultiPlan PPOPHCS Healthy Directions or Extended PPOPHCS Savility
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National Preferred Provider Network PPO
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United Healthcare
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USA Managed Care Organization PPO
Locations
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Office18400 Katy Fwy Ste 690, Houston, TX 77094
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Methodist Cardiovascular Surgical Association18400 Katy Fwy Ste 690, Houston, TX 77094
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Office21402 Provincial Blvd, Katy, TX 77450
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Houston Methodist West Hospital18500 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77094
Patient Satisfaction
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It’s been over three years since Dr. LaFuente performed my triple bypass surgery. He is a wonderful Doctor and I am so grateful to him. I would highly recommend him to anyone facing a bypass, especially high risk. He is very caring and I just can’t say enough about him!
About Me
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Education
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Universidad De Costa Rica, Facultad De Medicina
1981
Board Certifications
- General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Internship
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University Costa Rica
1980
Residency
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Baylor College Med Affil Hospital|University Costa Rica Affil Hosps
1994
Fellowship
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Meth Hospital Baylor College Med
1987
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Javier Lafuente, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.
Dr. Lafuente accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Lafuente's office to make an appointment.
Dr. Lafuente accepts Advantra, Aetna and Anthem as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Lafuente accepts here.
Dr. Lafuente's office is located at 18400 Katy Fwy Ste 690 Houston, TX 77094.
Yes, Dr. Lafuente speaks Spanish. See Dr. Lafuente's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.
Dr. Lafuente has a star rating of 4.7/5 and has been reviewed 12 times.
Dr. Lafuente is board certified in
Dr. Lafuente has been practicing as a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist for 43 years.
Hospital Affiliations
- Houston Methodist Hospital
- Houston Methodist West Hospital
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