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Dr. Rafael Lugo, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
Dr. Rafael Lugo, MD
4.5 (37 Ratings)
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Dr. Rafael Lugo, MD is a General Surgeon in The Woodlands, TX.
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Dr. Rafael Lugo, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
The Woodlands, TX
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Rafael Lugo, MD is a General Surgeon in The Woodlands, TX.

About

Dr. Lugo graduated from Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine. Dr. Rafael Lugo, MD is a General Surgeon in The Woodlands, TX and has 31 years experience. Dr. Lugo currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital. At present, Dr. Lugo received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 37 times. Dr. Lugo's office accepts new patients. Dr. Lugo also speaks Spanish. Dr. Lugo is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
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Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
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Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Thyroid Nodule
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Abdominal Disorders
Aging Face
Anal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
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Biliary Atresia
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Colon Disorders
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Colorectal Cancer
Common Bile Duct Stone
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Endocrine Disorders
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Exstrophy of Bladder
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallbladder Diseases
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Goiter
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Gynecologic Cancer
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Liver Cancer
Liver Diseases and Disorders
Lung Cancer
Melanoma
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Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Proctoptosis
Pulmonary Disease
Rectal Prolapse
Sebaceous Cysts
Secondary Malignancies
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Skin Cancer
Skin Diseases
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Disease
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia with Gangrene
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Vulvar Cancer
Wrinkles
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Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Advanced Robotic Surgery
Appendectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Surgical Procedure
Colectomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Surgery, Robotic-Assisted
Colostomy
da Vinci® Assisted Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
da Vinci® Colectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Head and Neck Surgery
Heart Surgery
Hemorrhoid Removal
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopy
Laparotomy
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Medical Management of Acid Reflux
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Parathyroid Surgery
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Sphincterotomy
Stomach Surgery
Surgery, Robotic Assisted
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • HAP Insurance
  • United Healthcare
  • Medicaid
  • Molina
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Emblem Health
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Principal Financial Group
  • GEHA
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Cigna
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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
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  • Coventry Health Care

Locations

  1. 1 Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital
    17201 Interstate 45 S, The Woodlands, TX 77385
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (832) 377-5846
  2. 2 Office
    12221 Renfert Way, Austin, TX 78758
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (512) 537-8874
  3. 3 Office
    17189 Interstate 45 S Ste 245, Shenandoah, TX 77385
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (832) 377-5846

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4.5
Based on 37 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (4)

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Patient Reviews
Nov 27, 2024
On my initial visit he was patient and thorough with explaining what had to been done to address my hernia. The surgery went better than I expected even though the hernia was much worse than we thought. I'm 7-days post-surgery and feeling great! Thank you, Dr. Lugo and Dana!
— Nov 27, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine
    1993
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • alton ochsner clinic
    1994
Internship
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rafael Lugo, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lugo's profile.

Dr. Rafael Lugo, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Rafael Lugo, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist the Woodlands Hospital

    17201 Interstate 45 S, The Woodlands, TX