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Dr. Javier Lafuente, MD

General Surgery* Age 68
Dr. Javier Lafuente, MD
4.7 (12 Ratings)

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Dr. Javier Lafuente, MD is a General Surgeon in Houston, TX.
Dr. Javier Lafuente, MD
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Dr. Javier Lafuente, MD

General Surgery* Age 68
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Javier Lafuente, MD is a General Surgeon in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Lafuente graduated from Universidad De Costa Rica, Facultad De Medicina in 1981 and completed a residency at Baylor College Med Affil Hospital|University Costa Rica Affil Hosps.Dr. Javier Lafuente, MD is a General Surgeon in Houston, TX and has 43 years experience. Dr. Lafuente currently practices at Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates and are affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital and Houston Methodist West Hospital. At present, Dr. Lafuente received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Lafuente's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lafuente also speaks Spanish. Dr. Lafuente is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Pleural Effusion
Embolectomy Arterial
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Pleural Effusion
Embolectomy Arterial
Abdominal Pain
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Lung Cancer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Bowel Infarction
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Aneurysm
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Carotid Atherosclerosis
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Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Constipation
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Atherosclerosis
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
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Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lymphedema
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Edema
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Postoperative Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Respiratory System Cancer
Rib Fracture
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Secondary Malignancies
Small Cell Lung Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thromboembolism
Thrombosis
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
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Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
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Vertebral Artery Dissection
Visceral Aneurysm
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Airway Stenting
Aortic Angioplasty
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Replacement
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Thrombectomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair
Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair, Open
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excisional Biopsy
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Surgery
Heart Valve Replacement
Heart Valve Surgery
Hernia Repair
Impella Device
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lobectomy
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lung Biopsy
Lung Removal
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Muscle Biopsy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Segmentectomy
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Angioplasty
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Pleural Biopsy
Port Removal
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Segmentectomy
Soft Tissue Mass Biopsy
Surgical Biopsy
Temporal Artery Biopsy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
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Tracheal Reconstruction
Tracheal Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
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Valvuloplasty
Varicose Vein Procedure
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Venous Thrombectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic (VATS) Lobectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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Locations

  1. 1 Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates
    18400 Katy Fwy Ste 640, Houston, TX 77094

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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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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Vascular 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
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Javier Lafuente, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lafuente's profile.

Dr. Javier Lafuente, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital and Houston Methodist West Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Javier Lafuente, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX

  • Houston Methodist West Hospital

    18500 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX