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Dr. Carlos Barba, MD

General Surgery*
3.8 (38)
Map Pin Small Brownsville, TX
Accepting new patients
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Overview of Dr. Carlos Barba, MD

Dr. Carlos Barba, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Brownsville, TX. Patients rated Dr. Barba an average 3.8 star rating.

Dr. Barba works at Carlos Barba in Brownsville, TX with other offices in Harlingen, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Obesity along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept UnitedHealthCare as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Barba's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Carlos Barba
    4970 N Expressway Ste A, Brownsville, TX 78526 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Carlos A Barba
    5505 S Frontage Rd Ste 301, Harlingen, TX 78550 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Obesity
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Inguinal Hernia
Gallstones
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Abdominal Hernia
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Dyskinesia
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallbladder Diseases
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Megacolon
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pediatric Obesity
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
da Vinci® Assisted Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
da Vinci® Gallbladder Removal
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagogastroscopy
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Banding
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Gastrotomy
Hemigastrectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery
Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Pyloromyotomy
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Biopsy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wedge Resection Stomach
Wound Repair
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • UnitedHealthCare

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    Ratings & Reviews

    3.8
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    Based on 38 ratings
    Patient Ratings (38)
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    (25)
    4 Star
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    3 Star
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    2 Star
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    1 Star
    (10)
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    About Dr. Carlos Barba, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1679581359
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • Perelman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania|University of Pennsylvania
    Internship
    Board Certifications
    • Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Valley Regional Medical Center

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

    Dr. Barba has seen patients for 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.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Barba, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Barba appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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