Summary

To improve outcomes in lung transplantation patients using robotic surgery and new technologies.""

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 23 years of experience
  • 35 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Japanese, English
  • Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Houston Methodist Department of Surgery

6550 Fannin St Ste 1501Houston, TX 77030
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. Ray Chihara, MD, PhDDr. Ronald Timothy Cotton, MDDr. Kristene K Gugliuzza, MDDr. Sherilyn A Gordon, MD
Transplant SurgerySurgerySurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
23 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience 33 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Japanese, English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Houston , TXHouston , TXGalveston , TXHOUSTON , TX
Med School: American Board of Surgery (Board Certification) Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ray Chihara

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - HMO
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Community Health Choice
  • Empire Plan
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - ACA
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Renaissance
  • Renaissance - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Ray Chihara has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Ray Chihara has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

23 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Texas, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia2018

Residency

Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana2015

Medical School

American Board of Surgery (Board Certification)Graduated in 2016
American Board of Thoracic Surgery (Board Certification)Graduated in 2016
Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IndianaGraduated in 2007
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MichiganGraduated in 2003

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Dr. Ray Chihara's office is located at 6550 Fannin St Ste 1501, Houston, TX, 77030.

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