Carlos Gaona

Overview

Dr. Gaona is from Frisco, Texas, and is a proud graduate of Frisco High School. He attended Texas A&M University where he graduated magna cum laude. He majored in biomedical engineering with two minors in math and Spanish. Dr. Gaona then gained entry to  The University of Texas Health Science  Center at San Antonio Medical School where he graduated valedictorian. After graduation, Dr. Gaona returned home  to train at Baylor University Medical Center,  part of Baylor Scott & White Health. While there, he was honored with the Intern of the Year award, Trauma Resident of the Year award and Chief of the Year award. Dr. Gaona’s combined background in biomedical engineering, medicine, and robotics training allows him to provide high quality open, laparoscopic, and robotic-assisted surgical care to our community here in Frisco, where  he lives here with his growing family.

His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, and Choledocholithiasis.

Dr. Gaona is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

University Of Texas Health Sciences Center (San Antonio) - 2012|University Of Texas Medical School -San Antonio - 2012|Baylor University Medical Center - 2013|Baylor University Medical Center - 2017

Residency

General Surgery, Baylor University Hospital - 2017

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in TX

Board Certifications

General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery
General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Irving
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Frisco
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - McKinney
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Frisco At PGA Parkway

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medical Card System
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Scott and White Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Baylor Scott & White Surgical Institute - Frisco Centennial
4401 Coit Rd, Ste 405, Frisco, TX 75035
Other Locations
Baylor Scott & White Surgical Institute - Frisco at PGA Parkway
16050 Everwell Ln Professional Pavilion I,, Ste 210, Frisco, TX 75033
Baylor Scott & White Surgical Institute - Flower Mound
1110 Parker Sq, Flower Mound, TX 75028

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Carlos Gaona

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Is Dr. Carlos Gaona a top-rated expert for Hernia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Carlos Gaona is classified as an Experienced expert for Hernia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Carlos Gaona specialize in?

While Dr. Carlos Gaona is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallstones. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Carlos Gaona accept my insurance?

Dr. Carlos Gaona accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Baylor Scott & White Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 469-800-4115 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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