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Dr. Javier Lafuente, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 67
Dr. Javier Lafuente, MD
4.7 (12 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Javier Lafuente, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 67
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Javier Lafuente, MD works in Houston, TX as a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist and has 43 years experience.

They are board certified in General Surgery and graduated from Universidad De Costa Rica, Facultad De Medicina in 1981. Dr. Lafuente completed a residency at Baylor College Med Affil Hospital|University Costa Rica Affil Hosps. At present, Dr. Lafuente has received an average rating of 4.7 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. They are affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital and Houston Methodist West Hospital. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Lafuente also speaks Spanish. Dr. Lafuente practices at Practice in Houston, TX and has additional offices in Katy, TX.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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  • Aetna HMO
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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Blue Choice
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  • Tricare
  • ACCEL
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  • Interplan Health Group
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    18400 Katy Fwy Ste 690, Houston, TX 77094
  2. 2 Methodist Cardiovascular Surgical Association
    18400 Katy Fwy Ste 690, Houston, TX 77094
  3. 3 Office
    21402 Provincial Blvd, Katy, TX 77450
  4. 4 Houston Methodist West Hospital
    18500 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77094

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4.7
Based on 12 Reviews
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Mar 09, 2023
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!
Judy Bradshaw — Mar 09, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cardiovascular Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Universidad De Costa Rica, Facultad De Medicina
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Costa Rica
    1980
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Baylor College Med Affil Hospital|University Costa Rica Affil Hosps
    1994
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Meth Hospital Baylor College Med
    1987
Fellowship Hospital

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.

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 General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Dr. Lafuente has been practicing as a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist for 43 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist Hospital
  • Houston Methodist West Hospital

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