Dr. Carlos A Puig Gilbert, MD

Dr. Carlos Puig Gilbert is a thoracic surgeon who specializes in surgical procedures involving the chest, lungs, and esophagus. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Catolica De Santiago De Guayaquil Facultad De Ciencias Medicas and completed his residency training at Mayo Clinic. With 16 years of experience in thoracic surgery, Dr. Gilbert brings extensive expertise to complex chest procedures and cancer care.

Dr. Gilbert practices at multiple locations including Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and VCU Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia. His clinical expertise includes treating serious conditions such as lung cancer, esophageal cancer, and pneumothorax. He performs diagnostic procedures like chest X-rays and chest fluoroscopy to help evaluate and monitor patient conditions. Dr. Gilbert's practice combines advanced surgical techniques with comprehensive care coordination across leading medical centers.