Gustavo E. Guajardo Salinas, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery
5206 Research Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78240
Overview
About
Gustavo E. Guajardo Salinas, M.D., is board certified in general surgery and thoracic surgery. He was inspired to pursue cardiothoracic surgery after early exposure through family experiences. Today, he specializes in treating diseases of the chest, with a focus on thoracic oncology. He takes a patient-centered approach, making sure each person understands their diagnosis and treatment options. He works closely with patients and their families to answer questions, build trust, and develop care plans tailored to their individual needs. Dr. Guajardo Salinas stays engaged in the latest advances in thoracic surgery to provide thoughtful, effective care. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, spending time in nature, practicing archery, and cooking for his family.
Surgery Locations
- Christus Hospital New Braunfels
- Methodist Hospital
- Methodist Hospital Stone Oak
- North Central Baptist Hospital
- St Luke’s Baptist Hospital
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
Experience
Education
Fellowship in Thoracic Surgery
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Cancer, Houston, TX
Residency in General Surgery
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
Medical Doctorate
Tec de Monterrey ITESM, Monterrey, Mexico
Master of Business Administration (Health Care)
The University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler, TX
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Conditions
Esophageal Cancer
Lung Cancer
Locations
Locations