Laredo Medical Center welcomes back Arthur Santos, MD, FACS, Cardiac, Vascular & Thoracic Surgery
2/10/2023
Laredo Medical Center and Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons of Laredo are proud to welcome Arthur Santos, M.D., FACS, to its medical staff. Dr. Santos is board certified in general surgery, critical care and thoracic surgery, and he is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
“Laredo Medical Center is proud to introduce the reopening of the cardiothoracic and vascular service program – and have Dr. Santos at the helm of our open heart program, eliminating the need to travel out of town for specialized treatment,” says CEO Jorge Leal, FACHE. “We are pleased to welcome back Dr. Santos to offer high quality cardiothoracic care and services to the Laredo-Webb County region, exclusively at Laredo Medical Center.”
Dr. Santos brings almost 40 years of post-graduate experience to Laredo Medical Center. He has cared for many hearts in the South Texas community with experience and compassion, having done over 4,000 heart surgeries. He is glad to be back at Laredo Medical Center with Myriam Gonzalez, FNP, and the cardiovascular thoracic team.
Dr. Santos attended medical school at Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and completed a general surgery residency and a critical care fellowship at the University of Minnesota. He then completed a second fellowship in cardiac surgery from the University of Utah.
Dr. Santos performs all types of heart operations specializing in multivessel cardiac bypass operations, mitral valve repair and beating heart surgery. He performs all types of vascular and thoracic operations.
Dr. Santos proudly serves as a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society, the Wilderness Medical Society, the Society of Critical Care Medicine, the C. Walton and Richard Lillehei Surgical Society and the American Association of Underwater Scientists. He has published and presented nationally.
Dr. Santos’ office is located at Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons of Laredo, 7210 McPherson, Suite 117. His office phone number is (956) 568-8278.
Dr. Arthur Santos is employed by Regional Employee Assistance Program d/b/a Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons of Laredo.
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