Dr. Javier Lafuente, MD
Dr. Javier Lafuente, MD is a general surgeon in Houston, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universidad De Costa Rica, Facultad De Medicina in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities Houston Methodist Hospital and Houston Methodist West Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates
18400 Katy Fwy Ste 640 Houston, TX 77094Make an Appointment
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Lafuente to family and friends is 4.75 out of 5
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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.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.""General Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Vascular Surgery
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Baylor College Med Affil Hospital|university Costa Rica Affil Hosps
Residency Hospital, 1994Meth Hospital Baylor College Med
Fellowship Hospital, 1987Universidad De Costa Rica, Facultad De Medicina
Medical School, 1981University Costa Rica
Internship Hospital, 1980
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Houston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery Associates
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 67
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 9
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
79%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family14% higher than the national average
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(281) 417-4665.
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