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Dr. Katherine Ivey-Vackar, MD

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15 years of experience

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Dr. Katherine Ivey-Vackar, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX. They specialize in General Surgery, has 15 years of experience, and is board certified in Critical Care Surgery. They graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine. Dr. Ivey-Vackar, completed a residency at Brooke Army Med Ctr-Wilford Hall Afb.

Dr. Ivey-Vackar works at Practice in Houston, TX with other offices in Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Ivey-Vackar's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
    6720 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX 77030 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (713) 798-1000
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    Department of Gyn Oncology
    3551 Roger Brooke Dr Bldg 3600, Jbsa Ft Sam Houston, TX 78234 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (210) 916-2369

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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    • 15 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1942437934
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Brooke Army Med Ctr-Wilford Hall Afb
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    • Brooke Army Medical Center
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    Medical Education
    • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine
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    • United States Air Force Academy
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    Board Certifications
    • Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery
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