Gustavo E. Guajardo Salinas, M.D. is board certified in general surgery and thoracic surgery. He was inspired to pursue this field at a young age after seeing several family members undergo cardiothoracic surgery, an experience that sparked a lasting passion for treating diseases of the chest. Dr. Guajardo finds it especially meaningful to help patients during some of their most vulnerable moments, building trust quickly so they can move forward with care and treatment with confidence. He takes a balanced, personalized approach to care, helping patients understand their diagnosis, reviewing evidence-based treatment options, and considering each individual’s lifestyle, questions, and family concerns when developing a plan. Outside of work, Dr. Guajardo enjoys exploring new places in nature, taking road trips, practicing archery, and cooking for his family.

Thoracic Surgery Services

Mediastinum
Minimally invasive thymectomy
Treatment of mediastinal Tumors
Videoassisted mediastinoscopy
Chest Wall
Chest wall tumorresections and reconstruction of chest wall
Rib platting for treatment of fractures
Treatment of lung/intercostal hernias
Esophagus
Esophagectomy
Esophageal diverticulum treatment
Thoracoscopic truncal vagotomies
Lungs and Pleura
Treatment of lung cancer and lung nodules
Uniportal thoracoscopic lobectomies and segmentectomies
Transthoracic navigation for nodule localization
Indwelling drainage catheters
Bronchogenic cyst treatment
Treatment of recurrent pleural effusions, empyema and recurrent pneumothorax
Diaphragm
Diaphragmatic plication and treatment of diaphragm paralysis
Resection of diaphragmatic tumors
Repair of diaphragmatic hernias
Treatment of type IV paraesophageal hernias
Heart and Pericardium
Treatment of pericardial effusions
Cardiac tumors (Myxomas, aortic valve tumors)
Mediport placement
Minimally invasive epicardial pacing lead placement

Gustavo Guajardo Salinas, M.D., Discusses Innovative Robotic Lung Resection Surgery

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Gustavo Guajardo Salinas, M.D., Discusses Innovative Robotic Lung Resection Surgery