Gustavo E. Guajardo Salinas, M.D.

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