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Summary
Dr. Carlos Encarnacion specializes in thoracic surgery, focusing on surgical procedures involving the chest, lungs, and heart. With 13 years of experience in the field, he completed his medical education at the Paul L Foster School of Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. His expertise encompasses both general surgery and the specialized area of thoracic surgical interventions.
Dr. Encarnacion practices at multiple locations throughout Houston, Texas, including Houston Heart, HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center, HCA Houston Healthcare West, and The Woman's Hospital of Texas. He treats patients with coronary artery disease and focuses particularly on heart conditions affecting women. His practice includes performing diagnostic tests such as blood chemistry panels and kidney function assessments to help evaluate patient health before and after surgical procedures.
Dr. Encarnacion practices at multiple locations throughout Houston, Texas, including Houston Heart, HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center, HCA Houston Healthcare West, and The Woman's Hospital of Texas. He treats patients with coronary artery disease and focuses particularly on heart conditions affecting women. His practice includes performing diagnostic tests such as blood chemistry panels and kidney function assessments to help evaluate patient health before and after surgical procedures.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 13 years of experience
- 62 insurance plans accepted
- Paul L Foster School Of Medicine Texas Tech University Health Sciences Ctr
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 4 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Carlos Omar Encarnacion has 4 locationsHouston Heart
1200 Binz St Ste 900Houston, TX 77004 Tel: (713) 522-0220
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Dr. Carlos Omar Encarnacion | Tracey Elizabeth Dampf | Dr. Maahmoun Harmouche | Dr. Ravi Kamlesh Patel |
| Thoracic Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Other |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 13 Years of Experience | 13 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, Portuguese, English | ||
| Houston , TX | Houston , TX | Houston , TX | Nashville , TN |
| Med School: Paul L Foster School Of Medicine Texas Tech University Health Sciences Ctr | Med School: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine | ||
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Carlos Omar Encarnacion
Medical Specialties
Dr. Carlos Omar Encarnacion has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Carlos Omar Encarnacion has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
13 Years Experience
Dr. Carlos Omar Encarnacion holds an active medical license in the state of Texas.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Texas that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Paul L Foster School Of Medicine Texas Tech University Health Sciences Ctr in 2013.
NPI Number
Dr. Encarnacion's NPI number is 1508132812.
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