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Dr. Carlos Encarnacion, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 37
Dr. Carlos Encarnacion, MD
4.5 (2 Ratings)

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Dr. Carlos Encarnacion, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Cypress, TX.
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Dr. Carlos Encarnacion, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 37
Cypress, TX
Accepting new patients
11 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Carlos Encarnacion, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Cypress, TX.

About

Dr. Carlos Encarnacion, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Cypress, TX and has 11 years experience. They graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Paul L. Foster School of Medicine in 2013 and completed a residency at Medical College of Wisconsin|University of Maryland.They currently practice at Houston Heart - Cypress and are affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress, HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball, HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center and HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest. Dr. Encarnacion has experience treating conditions like Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) and Pericardial Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Encarnacion received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Encarnacion also speaks Spanish. Dr. Encarnacion is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Pericardial Disease
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Pericardial Disease
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Pericardial Disease
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pleural Effusion
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Thoracentesis
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Dissection
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Cancer
Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Lung Abscess
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Septal Defect
Subacute Endocarditis
Systolic Heart Failure
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Closed Endoscopic Biopsy of Bronchus With Robotic Assistance
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Minimally Invasive Aortic Valve Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Thymectomy
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Partial Lobectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Card PPO
    Blue Choice
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Preferred PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Houston Heart - Cypress
    21216 Northwest Fwy Ste 670, Cypress, TX 77429
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (281) 970-6500
  2. 2 Houston Heart - Med Center
    1200 Binz St Ste 900, Houston, TX 77004
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    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  3. 3 Houston Heart - Tomball
    13635 Michel Rd, Tomball, TX 77375
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (281) 970-6500

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Patient Reviews
Aug 10, 2022
my husband was an emergency open heart surgery post heart catherization.sight unseen he took my husband to surgery for 8 hours. emergency resolved.he is currently recovering at home.thank you dr.encarnacion cantu family
the cantu family — Aug 10, 2022
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
    2013
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School
    2014
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Medical College of Wisconsin|University of Maryland
    2017
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Carlos Encarnacion, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Encarnacion's profile.

Dr. Encarnacion frequently treats the following conditions: Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) and Pericardial Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Carlos Encarnacion, MD is affiliated with HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress, HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball, HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center and HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest.

Yes, Dr. Carlos Encarnacion, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Houston Healthcare North Cypress

    21214 Northwest Fwy, Cypress, TX

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Tomball

    605 Holderrieth Blvd, Tomball, TX

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center

    1313 Hermann Dr, Houston, TX

  • HCA Houston Healthcare Northwest

    710 Cypress Creek Pkwy, Houston, TX