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 highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Lung Nodules, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
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1400 Hospital Pkwy, Ste 100, Bedford, TX 76022
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jose F. Escobar
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Is Dr. Jose F. Escobar a top-rated expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jose F. Escobar is classified as an Advanced expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis, 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. Jose F. Escobar specialize in?
While Dr. Jose F. Escobar is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Valve Stenosis, Lung Nodules, and Fibrosing Mediastinitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Jose F. Escobar accept my insurance?
Dr. Jose F. Escobar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 940-323-3655 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Escobar isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
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- 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.
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