Javier Antonio Lafuente, MD, FACS
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Office Hours

  • Mon:8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Tue:8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Wed:8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Thu:8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Fri:8:00am - 5:00pm

Javier Antonio Lafuente, MD, FACS

Surgeon - General, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon - General

Highlights

  • Board Certified
  • Has Online Scheduling

Biography

I aim to provide the highest level of care in a compassionate manner, with attention to detail and dedication to the needs of my patients.""

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Dr. Lafuente was very clear when discussing my condition and test results and explained treatment options very clearly. His discussion of risk associated with the procedure was very detailed and clear. He answered every question I asked.…

Anonymous

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Provider Training

UniversityDegreeFocusGraduated
Universidad de Costa Rica Facultad de Medicina, San Jose, Costa RicaDoctorateMedicine1981
American Board of Surgery (Board Certification)Other DegreeSurgery1994
American Board of Thoracic Surgery (Board Certification)Other DegreeThoracic Surgery1995

InstitutionFocusYear
Internship - University of Costa Rica Affiliated Hospitals, San Jose, Costa RicaOther1980
Residency - University of Costa Rica Affiliated Hospitals, San Jose, Costa RicaThoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery1985
Residency - Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TXGeneral Surgery1992
Fellowship - Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TXThoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery1994

CertificationCert. BodyYear
SurgerySurgeryNot Specified
Thoracic and Cardiac SurgeryThoracic SurgeryNot Specified

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Specialties

Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Medical Specialties
  • Surgeon
  • Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon
  • Surgeon - Sub-Specialty: Vascular Surgery

Surgery; Thoracic Surgery

Accepts New Patients: Yes

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Average Rating: 5
Number of Reviews: 1
Most Recent Review: 08/07/2025
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Dr. Lafuente was very clear when...

Dr. Lafuente was very clear when discussing my condition and test results and explained treatment options very clearly. His discussion of risk associated with the procedure was very detailed and clear. He answered every question I asked.

Anonymous 08/07/2025

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