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Dr. Ray Chihara, MD
Thoracic Surgery* Age 47
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Dr. Ray Chihara, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 47
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ray Chihara, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX.
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About Dr. Ray Chihara, MD

Dr. Chihara graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed a residency at Indiana. Dr. Ray Chihara, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Houston, TX. Dr. Chihara currently practices at Houston Methodist Department of Surgery and is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital. Dr. Chihara's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Chihara also speaks Japanese. Dr. Chihara is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Where Dr. Ray Chihara, MD Sees Patients

Experience and Background Check

Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Aneurysm
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Wall Deformity
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Lung Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pericardial Disease
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pulmonary Embolism
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Thymomas
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Ventricular Fibrillation
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagostomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Heart Transplant
Impella Device
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lung Transplant
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Thymectomy
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Sympathectomy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Drainage of Pleural Cavity With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Open Access Plus
  • Preferred PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Choice
    Blue Card PPO

Meet Dr. Ray Chihara, MD

Biography
  • Dr. Ray Chihara, MD is a thoracic surgery specialist in Houston, TX. He specializes in Thoracic Surgery.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Japanese
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
Specialties*
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Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • Indiana
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Atlanta
Fellowship Hospital
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Dr. Ray Chihara, MD is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Ray Chihara, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospitals Where Dr. Ray Chihara, MD Practices

  • Houston Methodist Hospital

    6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX

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