Dr. Augusto Toraya, MD is a general surgery specialist in Glendale, AZ and has been practicing for 48 years. He graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico, Iztacala, Escuela Nacional De Estudios Prfesionales Iztacala in 1964 and specializes in general surgery.
Affiliated General Surgeons, PC
5757 W Thunderbird Rd Ste W308
Glendale, AZ 85306
Insurance Accepted
- AARP
- Aetna
- Ameriben
- Arizona PHCS
- AZ Foundation Medical Care (AZFMC)
- Banner Health
- Bashas Benefit Trust
- Beech Street (Multiplan)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Breast Diseases
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more than 72% of peers
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Open
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more than 66% of peers
Breast Lump
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more than 61% of peers
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1 Specialties
- General Surgery
1 Board Certifications
- General SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Surgery*
52 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abdominal Pain
- Abscess
- Adrenal Gland Cancer
- Anal Disorders
- Aneurysm
- Anorectal Abscess
- Appendicitis
- Benign Tumor
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Diseases
- Breast Lump
- Cancer
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Esophageal Diseases
- Fracture
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Incisional Hernia
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Inguinal Hernia
- Intestinal Abscess
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Lipomas
- Lung Cancer
- Meckel's Diverticulum
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
- Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Pleural Effusion
- Pulmonary Disease
- Pyloric Stenosis
- Rib Fracture
- Secondary Malignancies
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Stomach Diseases
- Thrombosis
- Ulcer
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Umbilical Hernia
- Vascular Disease
- Ventral Hernia
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36 Procedures
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
- Appendectomy, Open
- Breast Surgical Procedure
- Colectomy
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
- Esophageal Surgery
- Excision of Rectal Tumor
- Excision of Skin Lesion
- Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
- Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
- Gallbladder Removal
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Open
- Gastroenterology Procedures
- Heart Surgery
- Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
- Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
- Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
- Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
- Laparotomy
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Mastectomy
- Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
- Stomach Surgery
- Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Vaginal Surgery
- Wound Repair
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Background Check
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
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Education
- Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico, Iztacala, Escuela Nacional De Estudios Prfesionales IztacalaMedical School | Graduated 1964
- Memorial HospitalInternship Hospital | Completed 1966
- Phoenix Baptist Hospital & Medical CenterInternship Hospital | Completed 1966
- Maricopa Integrated Health SystemResidency Hospital | Completed 1970
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Toraya accepts 37 insurance carriers
- AARP
- AetnaAetna HMOAetna PPO
- Ameriben
- Arizona PHCS
- AZ Foundation Medical Care (AZFMC)AZ Foundation Medical Care (AZFMC) PPO
- Banner Health
- Bashas Benefit Trust
- Beech Street (Multiplan)
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Cross Blue Shield HMOBlue Cross Blue Shield POSBlue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Bridgeway Health SolutionsAHCCCS - AZ Health Care Cost Containment System
- Care 1st Health PlanAHCCCS with Prior Authorization
- Centene
- CHAMPVA
- CignaCigna Healthcare of ArizonaCigna HMOCigna POSCigna PPOGreat West Healthcare-Cigna
- Concentra
- CopperPoint MutualCopperPoint Mutual Insurance CompanyWorker's Compensation WC
- Coventry Health Care
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Golden Rule
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)GEHA
- Health Net
- HealthChoice
- HumanaGold ChoiceHumana HMOHumana PPO
- LifeWise
- Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
- Medicaid
- One Health
- PHCSPHCS PPO
- Private HealthCare Systems
- Self Pay
- Southwest Service Administrators, Inc.
- TricareTriCare for Life
- TriwestTriCare/TriWest
- United Healthcare Community PlanAHCCCS Medicaid
- UnitedHealthCareBasic PPOCarePlusChoice Plus POSOptions PPOPacifiCarePacifiCare HMOPacifiCare POSPacifiCare PPOUMRUnited Healthcare
- Worker's CompensationWorker's Compensation WC
- Zenith Administrators Inc
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