Dr. Carlos Barba, MD
Bariatric Surgery•Male
Dr. Carlos Barba, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Brownsville, TX. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Valley Regional Medical Center and Harlingen Medical Center. He is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Barba to book an appointment.
Dr. Carlos Barba, MD
Bariatric Surgery
Locations
Carlos A. Barba, MD, PLLC
At a Glance
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Dr. Barba's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Barba
3.8
Based on 35 ratings
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| 4 Stars | 0% | (0) |
| 3 Stars | 5.714285714285714% | (2) |
| 2 Stars | 2.857142857142857% | (1) |
| 1 Star | 25.714285714285715% | (9) |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Barba to family and friends is 3.7714286 out of 5
Experience and Background Checks
Background Check
- Sexual contact with a patient (8/20/2021)View detailsAction Taken: Chaperone RequiredSummary: Please reference the following DocumentDocumentation: Download here (PDF)State: Texas
Dr. Barba's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Barba performs Abdominoplasty more than 99% of his peers
Dr. Barba performs this procedure more than 99% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Barba treats Umbilical Hernia more than 97% of his peers
Dr. Barba treats this condition more than 97% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Barba treats Obesity more than 94% of his peers
Dr. Barba treats this condition more than 94% of his peers
Dr. Barba's conditions and procedures:
- Abdominal Hernia
- Abdominal Pain
- Abdominoplasty
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Acid Reflux Surgery
- Anal and Rectal Cancer
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anorectal Abscess
- Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
- Appendectomy, Open
- Appendicitis
- Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
- Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
- Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
- Bile Duct Procedure
- Biliary Dyskinesia
- Bone Marrow Biopsy
- Breast Cancer
- Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Cholelithiasis
- Colectomy
- Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
- Colon Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyst Incision and Drainage
- da Vinci® Assisted Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
- da Vinci® Gallbladder Removal
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
- Duodenal Polypectomy
- Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
- Esophageal Surgery
- Esophagogastroscopy
- Esophagomyotomy
- Esophagomyotomy With Robotic Assistance
- Excision of Breast Tumor
- Excision of Rectal Tumor
- Excision of Stomach Tumor
- Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
- Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
- Gallbladder Diseases
- Gallbladder Removal
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Open
- Gallstones
- Gastrectomy
- Gastric Banding, Laparoscopic
- Gastric Bypass Surgery
- Gastric Bypass Surgery, Laparoscopic
- Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
- Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
- Gastric Sleeve Surgery
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastrotomy
- Gynecologic Cancer
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Hernia Repair
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hidradenitis
- Ileus
- Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
- Incisional Hernia
- Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Inguinal Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
- Intestinal Abscess
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
- Ischemic Colitis
- Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery
- Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
- Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
- Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
- Laparoscopic Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hernia Repair With Robotic Assistance
- Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
- Laparotomy
- Lipomas
- Liver Cancer
- Megacolon
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Obesity
- Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
- Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Pediatric Obesity
- Pelvic Abscess
- Peptic Ulcer
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Pleural Effusion
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Puncture Aspiration
- Pyloric Stenosis
- Pyloromyotomy
- Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
- Rib Fracture
- Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
- Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
- Secondary Malignancies
- Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
- Sphincterotomy
- Stomach Surgery
- Thoracentesis
- Thyroid Biopsy
- Thyroid Cancer
- Tracheal Surgery
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Umbilical Hernia
- Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
- Ventral Hernia
- Wound Repair
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Dr. Barba accepts
Accepted insurance can change. Please double-check when making an appointment.
Dr. Barba accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Ambetter
- Superior Health Plan
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Blue Advantage HMO
- Blue Choice
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Open Access
- Open Access Plus
- Cigna-HealthSpring
- Cigna-HealthSpring HMO
- Medicare Advantage HMO
- Medicare Choice Plus PPO
- EmblemHealth
- GHI PPO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- Preferred PPO
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Medicare Advantage PPO
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
- Oxford Health Plans
- Freedom Plan
- UnitedHealthCare
- Choice Plus POS
- Options PPO
- Oxford Liberty
- United Healthcare
About Me
Care Philosophy
Specialties
- Bariatric Surgery
- General Surgery
Board Certifications
- Critical Care Surgery
- General Surgery
Education
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Carlos Barba, MD?
Call (956) 253-0419 to make an appointment as a new patient. Click here for more information.
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What are Dr. Carlos Barba, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Barba frequently treats Abdominoplasty, Umbilical Hernia, and Obesity. See all procedures and conditions Dr. Barba treats.
Where is Dr. Carlos Barba, MD's office located?
Dr. Barba's office is located at 800 W Jefferson St Ste 100, Brownsville, TX 78520. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages does Dr. Carlos Barba, MD speak?
Dr. Barba speaks Spanish and English. View profile to see all.
Does Dr. Carlos Barba, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Barba has not yet indicated whether they offer telehealth services. Please contact the office to check for availability/eligibility.
Affiliated Hospitals
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.64% Patient Experience Rating, 5% lower than the national average
10 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2021)
77% Patient Experience Rating, 8% higher than the national average
8 Awards Received
69% Patient Experience Rating, Equal to the national average
12 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2020)
70% Patient Experience Rating, 1% higher than the national average
15 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2019)
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