Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates
18400 Katy Freeway Suite 640Houston, TX, 77094
I aim to provide the highest level of care in a compassionate manner, with attention to detail and dedication to the needs of my patients.""
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universidad de Costa Rica Facultad de Medicina, San Jose, Costa Rica | Doctorate | Medicine | 1981 |
| American Board of Surgery (Board Certification) | Other Degree | Surgery | 1994 |
| American Board of Thoracic Surgery (Board Certification) | Other Degree | Thoracic Surgery | 1995 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Internship - University of Costa Rica Affiliated Hospitals, San Jose, Costa Rica | Other | 1980 |
| Residency - University of Costa Rica Affiliated Hospitals, San Jose, Costa Rica | Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 1985 |
| Residency - Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX | General Surgery | 1992 |
| Fellowship - Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX | Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | 1994 |
| Certification | Cert. Body | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Surgery | Surgery | Not Specified |
| Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery | Thoracic Surgery | Not Specified |
Javier Antonio Lafuente, MD, FACS has not yet indicated the hospitals that he is affiliated with.
Surgery; Thoracic Surgery
Accepts New Patients: Yes