Overview
Carlos Macias is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Fort Worth, Texas.
Dr. Macias is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 19 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Macias is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
909 9th Ave Ste 210, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Carlos L. Macias
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Carlos L. Macias?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Carlos L. Macias by calling their office at 817-335-1131. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Carlos L. Macias a top-rated expert for Carotid Artery Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Carlos L. Macias is classified as an Distinguished expert for Carotid Artery Disease, 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 L. Macias specialize in?
While Dr. Carlos L. Macias is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Carotid Artery Disease, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Carlos L. Macias participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Carlos L. Macias has published 19 articles and abstracts on conditions like Carotid Artery Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Carlos L. Macias's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Carlos L. Macias accept my insurance?
Dr. Carlos L. Macias accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 817-335-1131 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Macias isDistinguished. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Macias isDistinguished. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Advanced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Macias isAdvanced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Macias isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Macias isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Macias isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Macias isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Macias isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Macias isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Macias isAdvanced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Experienced
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Macias isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Macias isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Macias isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Macias isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Macias isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Macias isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Macias isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Macias isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.
- Heart TumorDr. Macias isExperienced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Lung CancerDr. Macias isExperienced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Macias isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Macias isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Macias isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Patent Foramen Ovale RepairDr. Macias isExperienced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Macias isExperienced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Macias isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Rheumatic FeverDr. Macias isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatic Fever.


