Dr. Jose Barrera, MD
Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery ·
Male ·
Age 47
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Dr. Jose Barrera, MD is a facial plastic & reconstructive surgery specialist in San Antonio, TX and has been practicing for 10 years. He graduated from University of Colorado Health Science Center in 1998 and specializes in facial plastic & reconstructive surgery, sleep medicine, and more.Read his story
Texas Center for Facial Plastic and Laser Surgery
14603 Huebner Rd Ste 101
San Antonio, TX 78230
(210) 468-5426
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Humana
- MultiPlan
- UnitedHealthCare
- Wells Fargo Insurance
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Top Care Areas
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Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
very high
more than 96% of peers
Sleep Disorders
very high
more than 95% of peers
Sleep Apnea
very high
more than 94% of peers
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Dr. Barrera's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Barrera "Dr. Jose Barrera is a triple board certified Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose, and Throat), Sleep Medicine, and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon. He received his Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry graduating with military distinction from the U.S. Air Force Academy. He attended the University of Colorado School of Medicine and completed a research fellowship in translational genomics. Dr. Barrera received his surgical training as a general surgery intern at Exempla Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver, Colorado and was awarded the Outstanding Intern of the Year Award. He completed an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck residency at the University of Colorado. Dr. Barrera served with the US Air Force in Japan and was awarded the Air Force's Top Clinical Research Award and the Pacific Surgeon of the Year award. He has also earned the 56th Annual Flemming Award for exemplary contribution to the Federal Government in Scientific Research. Dr. Barrera completed two surgical fellowships in Sleep Surgery and in Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University. Dr. Barrera served as the Chairman of Otolaryngology and Chief of Facial Plastic Surgery at both the San Antonio Military Medical Center and Wilford Hall Medical Center. He is currently in private practice in San Antonio at Texas Facial Plastic Surgery and ENT."
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Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Barrera "My desire is for patients to enjoy life as a gift. We are born with youthfulness, energy, and vigor. My desire is to return this gift to my patients. It is truly a privilege to work with my family, colleagues, and patients in achieving these aims. I will use my training and giftedness as a triple board certified specialist in Otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, Sleep Medicine, and Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery to balance functional needs with aesthetic harmony."
3 Specialties
- Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
- Ear, Nose, and Throat
- Sleep Medicine
3 Board Certifications
- OtolaryngologyAccredited by: American Board of Otolaryngology*
- Plastic Surgery & Facial SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Sleep MedicineAccredited by: American Board of Otolaryngology*
34 Conditions Treated
- Acute Sinusitis
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Bone Disorders
- Broken Nose
- Cancer
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Dentofacial Anomalies
- Deviated Septum
- Dysphagia
- Enlarged Turbinates
- Eyelid Disorders
- Facial Fracture
- Facial Irregularities
- Facial Lesions
- Facial Trauma
- Fracture
- Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
- Jaw Fracture
- Larynx Conditions
- Maxillary and Malar Fractures
- Nasal Obstruction
- Nasal Polyp
- Pulmonary Disease
- Sinus Disorders
- Sinusitis
- Skin Aging
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Laxity
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Disorders
- Snoring
- Wrinkles
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30 Procedures
- Ablation or Excision of Nasal Turbinates
- Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Blepharoplasty
- Botox® Injection
- Cleft Palate Repair (Palatoplasty)
- Collagen Injection
- Cosmetic Eyelid Surgery
- Cosmetic Facial Implant Surgery
- Cosmetic Facial Surgery
- Cosmetic Surgical Procedure
- Diagnostic Nasal and-or Sinus Endoscopy
- Ear Plastic Surgery (Otoplasty)
- ENT Surgery
- Excision or Destruction of Palate or Uvula Lesion
- Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
- Facelift
- Facial Reconstruction
- Facial Rejuvenation, Advanced, Laser
- Glossectomy
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Hylaform Injection
- Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
- Liposuction
- Nasal Septum Surgery (Septoplasty)
- Neck Liposuction
- Nose Plastic Surgery (Rhinoplasty)
- Restylane® Injections
- Sinus Surgery
- Tonsillectomy
- Wound Repair
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Texas.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- United States Air Force AcademyUndergraduate School | Graduated 1994
- University of Colorado Health Science CenterMedical School | Graduated 1998
- Exempla-St Joseph HospInternship Hospital | Completed 1999
- University of Colorado Health Sciences CenterResidency Hospital | Completed 2003
- Facial Plastic and Reconstructive SurgeryFellowship Hospital | Completed 2008
- Stanford Univ School of MedFellowship Hospital | Completed 2008
- Stanford UniversityFellowship Hospital | Completed 2007
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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