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Dr. Carlos Barba, MD

Bariatric Surgery
3.8 (38)
Accepting new patients

Overview of Dr. Carlos Barba, MD

Dr. Carlos Barba, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Harlingen, TX. 

Dr. Barba works at Carlos A. Barba, MD, PLLC in Harlingen, TX with other offices in Brownsville, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Abdominoplasty, Umbilical Hernia and Obesity along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Barba's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Carlos A. Barba, MD, PLLC
    5505 S Frontage Rd Ste 301, Harlingen, TX 78550 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (956) 462-1638
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    Carlos A. Barba, MD, PLLC
    800 W Jefferson St Ste 100, Brownsville, TX 78520 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (956) 517-2305

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Valley Regional Medical Center
  • Harlingen Medical Center
  • Valley Baptist Medical Center - Brownsville
  • Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen

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Gallbladder Removal Chevron Icon
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic Chevron Icon
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Hernia Repair Chevron Icon
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Inguinal Hernia Chevron Icon
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Sleeve Gastrectomy Chevron Icon
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal Chevron Icon
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Acid Reflux Surgery Chevron Icon
Anal and Rectal Cancer Chevron Icon
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Appendectomy, Open Chevron Icon
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair Chevron Icon
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery) Chevron Icon
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System Chevron Icon
Bile Duct Procedure Chevron Icon
Biliary Dyskinesia Chevron Icon
Bone Marrow Biopsy Chevron Icon
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Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance Chevron Icon
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Crohn's Disease Chevron Icon
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da Vinci® Assisted Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery Chevron Icon
da Vinci® Gallbladder Removal Chevron Icon
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy) Chevron Icon
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open) Chevron Icon
Esophageal Surgery Chevron Icon
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Esophagomyotomy Chevron Icon
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Excision of Breast Tumor Chevron Icon
Excision of Rectal Tumor Chevron Icon
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open Chevron Icon
Gallbladder Diseases Chevron Icon
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Open Chevron Icon
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Gastric Bypass Surgery Chevron Icon
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Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia Chevron Icon
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm Chevron Icon
Secondary Malignancies Chevron Icon
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Thoracentesis Chevron Icon
Thyroid Biopsy Chevron Icon
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Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic Chevron Icon
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines Chevron Icon
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    3.8
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    Based on 38 ratings
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    Sep 24, 2022
    He was very thorough with explaining procedure. The powerpoint presentation he does with his patients is so helpful. It explains every detail about the surgery and what to expect! Excellent educator and doctor!
    DebPz — Sep 24, 2022
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    About Dr. Carlos Barba, MD

    Specialties
    • Bariatric Surgery
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1679581359
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania|University of Pennsylvania
    Internship

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Carlos Barba, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Barba is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Barba has an average wait time of 16 – 30 minutes at their office(s).

    Dr. Barba has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Barba has seen patients for Abdominoplasty, Umbilical Hernia and Obesity, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Barba on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    38 patients have reviewed Dr. Barba. The overall rating for this provider is 3.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Barba.

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