Dr. Carlos Barba, MD, Surgeon
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Dr. Carlos Barba, MD

Surgeon

5/5(35)
800 W Jefferson St Brownsville Texas, 78520
Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Carlos Barba is a general surgeon practicing in Brownsville, Texas. Dr. Barba specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Barba provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.

Education and Training

Univ De Panama, Fac De Med, Panama City, Panama 1983

Universidad De Panama, Facultad De Medicina 1983

Board Certification

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS- Surgical Critical Care

Provider Details

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Dr. Carlos Barba, MD's Expert Contributions
  • I was recently told I have two GI Fistula’s?

    A very difficult problem that this patient presents. In general, fístulas can close if there are the following conditions: 1. No distal obstruction to the fistula 2. Bowel is put to rest. Need parenteral nutrition 3. No active infection 4. No foreign body 5. No chronic disease or cancer In the case presented, I am not sure that 1 is not present and certainly 2 is not done. To answer patient questions, I need to know more about the timing of the discovering the fistula and what diet the patient is getting. My guess is that modification of diet could help the symptoms, but eventually surgery is the most effective manner to control and fix problems. However, with the history presented there is a great chance of complications due to previous surgeries and it could make things worse. I will advise it only if the patient is unable to sustain symptoms. Carlos Barba, MD READ MORE

  • With respiratory problem, is it wise to plan gallbladder operation?

    It's not likely to worsen your asthma however, medicine you can never rule out potential complications that could occur. READ MORE

Dr. Carlos Barba, MD's Practice location

Carlos A. Barba, MD PLLC

800 W Jefferson St -
Brownsville, Texas 78520
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New patients: 956-621-4981

Carlos A. Barba MDPLLC

5505 S. Expressway 77 Ste. 301 -
Harlingen, TEXAS 78550
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New patients: 956-622-3281
Fax: 956-621-4981
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Patient Experience with Dr. Barba


5.0

Based on 35 reviews

Dr. Carlos Barba, MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 35 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.
  • Gonzalo
    (5)

    Successful job on

  • Olivia
    (5)

    Great staff,great doctor, great service !

  • Esperanza
    (5)

    Buenaventura Atencion y ayuda mientras estube en el hospital

  • Maribel
    (5)

    Excelente

  • Rene
    (5)

    Excelente experiencia

  • (5)

    Dr. Barba is attentive and helpful. I enjoy his personality as well.

  • Maria
    (5)

    Excelente.m.

  • Yolanda
    (5)

    Great service and great bed site manners.

  • (5)

    Excelente

  • (5)

    Everything is good

  • Francisco
    (4)

    Good visted

  • Sara
    (3)

    I was not that long but I guess it was ok

  • Imelda
    (5)

    This decision was the very best best dr ever I regret not doing it before you changed my entire life

  • Yoali
    (5)

    Great bedside manner. His staff is Awesome!!

  • Rosalinda
    (5)

    Im so Happy with the way Dr Barbra has done for me thank God I that God gave me the pleasure of finding a Dr that would help me with Health once again Thank You very much Dr Barbra keep on doing a great job.

  • Maryann
    (5)

    Amanzing Doctor.

  • Vanessa
    (4)

    Very happy w/appt

  • Peggy
    (5)

    Had a wonderful results wonderful dr And assistenc

  • Nelly
    (5)

    Doctor made me feel comfortable and that's what's important

  • Linda
    (5)

    Very nice people, wonderful staff and dr

  • Elizabeth
    (5)

    I tell everybody about how my weight lose the ones that over weight it will help them to get off there medical

  • Ricardo
    (5)

    He has been berry good Dr. And Marcela

  • Cristina
    (5)

    Excellent program, experience and Doctor!

  • Erin
    (5)

    Excellent in this field

  • Duvie
    (5)

    Everyone in Dr. Barbas office including him are amazing!

  • Beth ann
    (5)

    He's a fantastic doc to here in Brownsville , very well respected ! I would recommend him highly üòá,

  • Marina
    (5)

    Excellent and friendly service. Staff is courteous and resourceful. I highly recommend Dr Barba and staff.

  • Henry
    (4)

    Great doctor, good bedside manner

  • Garces
    (5)

    El Dr. Barba Es in excelente Dr y lo recomiemdo mucho

  • Jennelle
    (5)

    The best dr in Brownsville

  • Jaime
    (5)

    The surgery is and excellent decision I recommend Dr.barba

  • Elisa
    (5)

    So happy with surgery, Dr. Barba was great!

  • Zenaida
    (5)

    Best doctor

  • Rosie
    (5)

    He is a very good Dr.

  • Simona
    (5)

    Good Dr

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