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Dr. Ray Chihara, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 45
Dr. Ray Chihara, MD

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Dr. Ray Chihara, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 45
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ray Chihara, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Ray Chihara, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX and has 17 years experience. They graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. They currently practice at Houston Methodist Hospital and are affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital and Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital. Dr. Chihara has experience treating conditions like Pleural Effusion and Empyema among other conditions at varying frequencies. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Chihara is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Pleural Effusion
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Empyema
Pleural Effusion
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Empyema
Pleural Effusion
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Empyema
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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Acid Reflux Surgery
Atrial Fibrillation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Thoracentesis
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Cardiac Sarcoidosis
Carotid Artery Disease
Chylothorax
Congenital Heart Disease
Endocarditis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Lymphangioma
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Systolic Heart Failure
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thymomas
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Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Closed Endoscopic Biopsy of Bronchus With Robotic Assistance
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Esophagostomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Heart Transplant
Impella Device
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lung Transplant
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Thymectomy
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Partial Lobectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Sympathectomy
Thoracoscopic Drainage of Pleural Cavity With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery

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    Blue Choice
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
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  • Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Preferred PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Houston Methodist Department of Surgery
    6550 Fannin St Ste 1501, Houston, TX 77030
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 441-5141

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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    2007
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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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. Ray Chihara, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Chihara's profile.

Dr. Chihara frequently treats the following conditions: Pleural Effusion and Empyema. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ray Chihara, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital and Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Ray Chihara, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX

  • Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital

    18300 Houston Methodist Dr, Houston, TX