Dr. Hector A Escamilla M.D.
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
621 N Alamo St San Antonio TX, 78215About
Dr. Hector Escamilla is a cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Escamilla specializes in surgical procedues of vital organs in the chest such as the heart, lungs, esophagus and more. As a cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Escamilla typically treats conditions like heart disease and lung disease. This class of surgeon can also include cardiac surgeons, cardiovascular surgeons, congenital heart surgeons and general thoracic surgeons.
Education and Training
National Autonomous University of Mexico / Faculty of Medicine 1959
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Thoracic SurgeryAmerican Board of Thoracic SurgeryABTS
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