Dr. Jose F. Escobar
Overview
Jose Escobar, M.D., spent five years in the Phoenix, Ariz., area pursuing his general surgery residency training, before coming to Texas to further advance his skills. He went on to complete his thoracic surgery residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Surgery and a Diplomat of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery with special interests that include adult cardiac surgery, minimally invasive thoracic surgery and lung cancer screening program.Prior to founding CVT Surgical Associates of Denton, Escobar served as the medical director of Thoracic Surgery and Cardiovascular Surgery for Baylor Regional Medical Center at Grapevine for six years. He graduated Cum Laude from Texas A&M University in College Station with a bachelor’s degree in biology and earned his medical degree from Texas Tech University School of Medicine in Lubbock.Escobar is well-published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography and Circulation on such topics as detection of myocardial perfusion defects and the safety and efficacy of fluorocarbon-based echocardiographic contrast agents. He is a member of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, American Board of Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery Network, and Society of Thoracic Surgery.In his free time, Escobar enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family.
Dr. Escobar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Lung Nodules, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
Insurance
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- STATE MEDICAID
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
Denton, TX 76201
1400 Hospital Pkwy, Ste 100, Bedford, TX 76022
Texas Health Heart And Lung Surgical Specialists
Dr. Leal is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in adult cardiovascular surgery and general thoracic surgery. His professional interests include treatment of complex thoracic aortic disease, coronary revascularization, minimally invasive aortic valve replacement, arrhythmia surgery and cardiovascular circulatory mechanical support (LVAD and ECMO). After finishing his internship and residency in general surgery, Dr. Leal went on to complete additional fellowship training in cardiothoracic surgery, heart transplantation and mechanical support. In addition to his work as a skilled clinician, Dr. Leal has experience as an educator and researcher. He currently serves as an assistant professor in the TCU Burnett School of Medicine in Fort Worth. He enjoys celebrating health successes with his patients and strives to return them to the activities they love. Dr. Leal speaks fluent Spanish. Dr. Leal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiac Tamponade, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
Texas Health Heart And Lung Surgical Specialists
Board-certified general surgeon Justin Collier, M.D., has advanced training in cardiothoracic surgery and the use of minimally invasive robotic surgery techniques. He is certified to act as a first responder to provide emergency care to trauma victims and perform robotic-assisted surgery using the groundbreaking da Vinci Surgical System. His areas of special focus include congenital heart surgery, heart failure treatment, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and trauma thoracotomy procedures.Dr. Collier earned his medical degree at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. He completed his surgery residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas before going on to complete his cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at Baylor Heart Hospital in Plano. He has sat on various committees to help advance the field of cardiothoracic care and management. When not caring for his patients, Dr. Collier enjoys riding horses, playing the guitar, traveling, and tinkering with electronics and digital media. Dr. Collier is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Collapsed Lung, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
M. Nazarian MD & Associates
Michael Nazarian is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Nazarian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Embolism, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Escobar isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Escobar isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Escobar isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Escobar isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Escobar isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Escobar isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Escobar isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.