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Hugo Barrera, MD
4.8
Medical doctor (MD)
General surgery (board certified)
Insurance
Hugo Barrera, MD
4.8
Medical doctor (MD)
General surgery (board certified)
Insurance
Schedule an appointment
Accepting new patients
Location and phone
Coast Surgical Group AMC
619-425-0797
Fax: 619-425-0596
Care schedule
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About Hugo Barrera, MD
My special interests in surgery include surgery for the correction of heartburn using minimally invasive techniques (laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication), advanced laparoscopic surgery including removal of the colon and spleen, and cancer surgery. I am the Medical Director of the Bloodless Medicine and Surgery Program at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Program. This is a program focusing on the implementation of specialized techniques to minimize operative blood loss and decrease the use of blood transfusions.
Age:
57In practice since:
1998Gender:
MaleLanguages:
English, SpanishEducation
University of California, San Diego:
ResidencyUniversity of Maryland:
Medical SchoolUniversity of California, San Diego:
InternshipHospital affiliation
Areas of focus
- Appendectomy
- Biopsy
- Bloodless medicine
- Breast cancer
- Breast disease
- Colon surgery
- Gallbladder surgery
- Hernia repair
- Hernia repair - robotic assisted
- Laparoscopic intra-abdominal surgery
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Pancreatic surgery
- Robotic-assisted surgery
- Robotic-assisted surgery - gallbladder
- Thyroid surgery
To confirm coverage for specific treatments and procedures, contact your physician or health plan.
NPI
1043299100
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Insurance plans accepted
Hugo Barrera, MD, accepts 50 health insurance plans.
Ratings and reviews
4.8
30 ratings
Patient ratings
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Special recognitions
Over 50 recognitions
Hugo Barrera, MD, has received over 50 Guardian Angel recognitions from grateful patients and families. Have you and your family received exceptional care from Hugo Barrera, MD? Consider paying tribute with a Guardian Angel gift.
Over 50 recognitions
Hugo Barrera, MD, has received over 50 Guardian Angel recognitions from grateful patients and families. Have you and your family received exceptional care from Hugo Barrera, MD? Consider paying tribute with a Guardian Angel gift.
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