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. Dr. Gaona is currently accepting new patients.
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- 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
1110 Parker Sq, Flower Mound, TX 75028
4401 Coit Rd, Ste 405, Frisco, TX 75035
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Carlos J. Gaona
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Carlos J. Gaona?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Carlos J. Gaona by calling their office at 469-800-4115. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Carlos J. Gaona a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Carlos J. 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 J. Gaona specialize in?
While Dr. Carlos J. 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 J. Gaona participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Carlos J. Gaona has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Carlos J. Gaona's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Carlos J. Gaona accept my insurance?
Dr. Carlos J. 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.
Areas of Expertise
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- CellulitisDr. Gaona isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Gaona isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Gaona isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Gaona isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- HerniaDr. Gaona isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Gaona isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Gaona isExperienced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.