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Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Gonzalo Vargas identified specializing in Thoracic SurgeryThoracic Surgery
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative care, and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum, and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty. Thoracic surgeons have the knowledge, experience and technical skills to accurately diagnose, operate upon safely, and effectively manage patients with thoracic diseases of the chest. This requires substantial knowledge of cardiorespiratory physiology and oncology, as well as capability in the use of heart assist devices, management of abnormal heart rhythms and drainage of the chest cavity, respiratory support systems, endoscopy, and invasive and noninvasive diagnostic techniques. No Sub-Specialty., Vascular SurgeryVascular Surgery
A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical disorders of the blood vessels, excluding the intercranial vessels or the heart. and Cardiac Surgery. He obtained board certification from the member board for Thoracic Surgery.

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. Gonzalo Vargas accepts the following plans for Humana at 7737 Southwest Fwy:

• ChoiceCare Network PPO
• ChoicePOS

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Vargas is affiliated with 1 hospital:

Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
7600 Beechnut St
Houston, TX

Education

Dr. Vargas attended medical school at Universidad del Valle Escuela de Medicina and graduated in 1970 having 42 years experience. Additional Thoracic Surgery training was conducted at University Hospital.

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Aliases

Patients may also know Dr. Gonzalo Vargas MD as:

• Gonzalo M Vargas
• G Vargas

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