Dr. Vicente Valero, MD

Dr. Vicente Valero is a thoracic surgeon with 16 years of experience specializing in surgery of the chest, lungs, and related structures. He earned his medical degree from McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. His expertise encompasses both thoracic surgery and general surgery, providing comprehensive surgical care for patients with complex chest and lung conditions.

Dr. Valero practices at multiple locations throughout New Orleans, Louisiana, including affiliations with The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Touro Infirmary, University Medical Center New Orleans, and LCMC Health. He treats patients with coronary artery disease and myocardial ischemia, with particular expertise in coronary artery disease affecting women. His surgical practice includes diagnostic procedures such as chest X-rays and electrocardiograms to evaluate heart and lung function. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.