As a thoracic surgeon in Puerto Rico, Dr. Jose Colon Perez is trained to perform complicated surgeries on the lungs, esophagus, heart and other parts of the chest.
Dr. Colon Perez has one office in Puerto Rico where he specializes in Thoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, General Surgery and Vascular Surgery.
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. Colon Perez may see patients in Puerto Rico for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
Heart and cardiovascular conditions, such as atherosclerosis, endocarditis, valvular, or congenital heart disease, rheumatic, and ischemic, affect a substantial proportion of our society. Dr. Jose Colon Perez is a cardiac surgeon focusing on the surgical treatment of these common heart related illnesses in Santurce, PR. He may conduct types of procedures such as heart valve repair, surgical implantation of pacemakers and defibrillators, coronary artery bypass, or heart transplant surgery.
As a general surgeon in Puerto Rico, Dr. Colon Perez performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Colon Perez 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. Colon Perez 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. Colon Perez, but only those who participate in Medicare.