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Dr. Ray Chihara, MD

Transplant Surgery* Age 45
Dr. Ray Chihara, MD
5.0 (3 Ratings)

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Dr. Ray Chihara, MD is a Transplant Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX.
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Dr. Ray Chihara, MD

Transplant Surgery* Age 45
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ray Chihara, MD is a Transplant Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX.

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Dr. Chihara graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Ray Chihara, MD is a Transplant Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX and has 17 years experience. Dr. Chihara currently practices at Houston Methodist Department of Surgery and are affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital and Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital. At present, Dr. Chihara received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Chihara's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Chihara also speaks Japanese. Dr. Chihara is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Houston Methodist Department of Surgery
    6550 Fannin St Ste 1501, Houston, TX 77030
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Sep 06, 2024
Dr Chihara was a true professional that diagnosed my problem within minutes of seeing me. Been unable for any doctor to diagnose my problem. Thank you
— Sep 06, 2024
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Languages Spoken
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Specialties*
Transplant Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    2007
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  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ray Chihara, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chihara's profile.

Dr. Ray Chihara, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital and Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Ray Chihara, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX

  • Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital

    18300 Houston Methodist Dr, Houston, TX