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Methodist West Houston Hospital 18400 Katy Freeway, Suite 480 Medical Office Building 1 Houston, Texas 77094

Phone: 832.260.0500
Fax: 832.260.0488

 

Our Doctor

Dr. Miguel Gomez, III, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Miguel Gomez is among the first cardiothoracic surgeons to successfully meet the challenge of mastering robotic surgery. Having experienced a notable difference in outcomes for his own patients, he set out to provide this state-of-the-art surgery option in his own practice. The benefits of less invasive robotic surgery include:

  • A shorter hospital stay
  • Less pain and scarring
  • Less risk of infection
  • Less blood loss and fewer transfusions
  • Faster recovery
  • Quicker return to normal activities

A native of Miami, Florida, Dr. Gomez has become a world leader in robotic surgery techniques. His credentials include:

  • Rice University, BA in Chemistry
  • Baylor College of Medicine
  • Internship, residency, and fellowships were completed in San Antonio, Texas at The University of Texas Health Science Center – July 1991 to June 1998
  • Board certified in general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery
  • Chairman of Department of Surgery at Methodist West Houston Hospital – January 2012 to present
  • Co-Director of the Cardiovascular Robotic Institute of the Methodist Hospital System – November 2009 to 2011
  • Chairman of the Surgery Department at Memorial City Medical Center – January 2004 to December 2005
  • Director of Robotic Surgery at Memorial City Medical Center – January 2005 to February 2009
  • Associate Clinical Professor of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery with the University of Texas Health Science Center of Houston. – September 2001 to January 2010
  • President of the Harris County Medical Society-Western Branch. – January 2007 to December 2007
  • Board member Memorial Hermann Health Network Providers.
  • Fluent in Spanish

Please contact us to discuss how International Robotic Surgery Center for the Heart and Chest can apply their state-of-the-art cardiac and thoracic surgery procedures to benefit you.