Dr. Javier A. Lafuente M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
21402 Provincial Blvd Katy TX, 77450About
Dr. Javier Lafuente, MD is one of the country's most highly rated doctors, specializing in cardiothoracic surgery and surgery. MD Lafuente currently treats patients in Katy, Texas and Houston, Texas. ...
Education and Training
Univ De Costa Rica- Fac De Med- San Jose- Costa Rica 1981
Facultad De Medicina, Universidad De Costa Rica, San Jose Costa Rica 1981
University of Costa Rica, San Jose, Costa Rica Medicine
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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