As a thoracic surgeon in Texas, Dr. John Rea is trained to perform complicated surgeries on the lungs, esophagus, heart and other parts of the chest.
Yes, Dr. John E. Rea is accepting new patients at this office.
(713) 776-1069
6560 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030
Dr. Rea has one office in Texas where he specializes in Thoracic Surgery, General Surgery and Vascular Surgery.
Dr. Rea works with four doctors including Dr. Luis Echeverri and Dr. Timothy Hamilton.
Following rigorous and lengthy training, thoracic surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform complex surgeries on the chest, or thorax as it is sometimes called. Their focus is usually on the lungs, esophagus, and other areas of the chest, and may also include the heart. As such, Dr. Rea may see patients in Texas for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
As a general surgeon in Texas, Dr. Rea performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Rea may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Rea may offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments, including the removal of plaque from arteries, treatment of varicose veins, and surgery to prevent aneurysms, heart attacks or coronary artery disease, among others.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Rea, but only those who participate in Medicare.