Overview
Javier Lafuente is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Lafuente is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
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Locations
18400 Katy Fwy Ste 640, Houston, TX 77094
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Dr. Anthony Estrera is a graduate of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas. He completed a residency in general surgery and a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. Board certified in surgery and thoracic surgery, Dr. Estrera’s clinical interests include cardiac surgery, valvular heart disease, aortic aneurysms and aortic dissection. He has practiced in Houston since 1994, treating patients 18 and older. Dr. Estrera is professor and chief of cardiac surgery in the Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth and medical director of Cardiovascular ICU and Cardiovascular IMU at Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute. He has received numerous professional recognitions and has authored or co-authored 26 book chapters and more than 100 articles in medical journals. Dr. Estrera’s practice philosophy reflects patient-centered care ensuring that “the patient always comes first.” He believes in good communications and provides individualized, personalized patient care. A resident of Houston, Dr. Estrera is married and the father of four children. His favorite leisure activities are running, swimming, reading and coaching. Dr. Estrera is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Javier Lafuente
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Javier Lafuente?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Javier Lafuente by calling their office at 832-522-8600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Javier Lafuente a top-rated expert for Carotid Artery Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Javier Lafuente 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. Javier Lafuente specialize in?
While Dr. Javier Lafuente is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Carotid Artery Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Carotid Artery Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Javier Lafuente accept my insurance?
Dr. Javier Lafuente accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 832-522-8600 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. Lafuente isDistinguished. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Advanced
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Lafuente isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Lafuente isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Lafuente isAdvanced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Lafuente isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Lafuente isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Lafuente isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Lafuente isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Lafuente isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Lafuente isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Lafuente isExperienced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.

