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Dr. Carmelo Otero, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
3.0 (4)
Map Pin Small San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Carmelo Otero, MD

Dr. Carmelo Otero, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in San Antonio, TX. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 43 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine and is affiliated with Methodist Hospital, Texas Vista Medical Center and Baptist Medical Center. Dr. Otero, completed a residency at William Beaumont Army Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Otero an average 3.0 star rating.

Dr. Otero works at Practice in San Antonio, TX with other offices in Lakeway, TX. They are accepting new patients and accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and Humana 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. Otero's Office Locations

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    Emj Med-lab
    215 N San Saba Ste 201, San Antonio, TX 78207 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 547-3430
  2. 2
    Office
    200 Medical Pkwy Fl 3, Lakeway, TX 78738 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (512) 807-3270
  3. 3
    Office
    215 N San Saba Ste 206, San Antonio, TX 78207 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 615-6626
  4. 4
    M. Reza Mizani M.d. P.A.
    215 N San Saba Ste 301, San Antonio, TX 78207 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 212-8622

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Methodist Hospital
  • Texas Vista Medical Center
  • Baptist Medical Center

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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
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Decortication and Pleurectomy
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
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Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Surgery
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Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    • 43 years of experience
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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1588683155
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Brooke Army Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • William Beaumont Army Medical Center
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    Internship
    • William Beaumont Army Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
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    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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