Dr. Javier Lafuente, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery*•Male•Age 67
Cardiothoracic Surgery*
Dr. Javier Lafuente, MD is a cardiothoracic surgery specialist in Houston, TX and has over 42 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universidad De Costa Rica, Facultad De Medicina in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities Houston Methodist Hospital and Houston Methodist West Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Houston Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates
18400 Katy Fwy Ste 690 Houston, TX 77094Make an Appointment
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Specialties*
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Cardiovascular Surgery
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Board Certifications
Baylor College Med Affil Hospital|University Costa Rica Affil Hosps
Residency Hospital, 1994
Meth Hospital Baylor College Med
Fellowship Hospital, 1987
Universidad De Costa Rica, Facultad De Medicina
Medical School, 1981
University Costa Rica
Internship Hospital, 1980
- English
- Spanish
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Dr. Lafuente's office is located at 18400 Katy Fwy Ste 690, Houston, TX 77094. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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Dr. Javier Lafuente, MD is fluent in 2 languages: English and Spanish.
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Houston Methodist DeBakey Cardiology Associates
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hospital awards
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2% higher than the national average
5% higher than the national average
hospital awards
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
2% higher than the national average
15% higher than the national average
Compare with other Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialists
Compare Dr. Lafuente with our nearby Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialists at HCA Houston Healthcare West.
Make an appointment at HCA Houston Healthcare West today at (281) 417-4665.
These providers are on the medical staff of HCA Houston Healthcare West.
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