Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS
Rafael A. Lugo, MD, FACS
General Surgery
Accepting New Patients
Video Visits Available
About Dr. Rafael A. Lugo
Dr. Lugo is a board-certified general surgeon with over 20 years of experience in many areas and modalities. Dr. Lugo and his staff customize the care to the individual in a personal way. Every patient has different needs and we cater to them.
Dr. Lugo has extensive experience and stays at the forefront of new technologies and techniques.
Educating the patient about their condition is a priority for us and to engage the patient in their own medical care.
Dr. Lugo has extensive experience and stays at the forefront of new technologies and techniques.
Educating the patient about their condition is a priority for us and to engage the patient in their own medical care.
Clinical Interests
Breast surgery
Antireflux surgery and treatment options
Colon Surgery
Thyroid and parathyroid surgery
Hernia surgery (inguinal, ventral, incisional, hiatal)
gallbladder surgery
Port placements fro chemo or other therapies
Colonoscopy and Upper endoscopies
Robotic surgery of different types
Skin lesion or cancer surgery
Antireflux surgery and treatment options
Colon Surgery
Thyroid and parathyroid surgery
Hernia surgery (inguinal, ventral, incisional, hiatal)
gallbladder surgery
Port placements fro chemo or other therapies
Colonoscopy and Upper endoscopies
Robotic surgery of different types
Skin lesion or cancer surgery
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Aetna Affordable Health Choices
- Aetna Choice POS / Open Choice
- Aetna EPO
- Aetna Health Network
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna International
- Aetna Managed Choice / Elect Choice
- Aetna Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
- Aetna Open Access
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- Aetna QPOS
- Aetna Select
- Aetna Signature Administrators including CoreSource
- Aetna TRS ActiveCare
- Aetna Workers' Comp
- Allied Benefits
- BCBS Federal EMPL PPO-TX, IL, OK, NM, MT
- Beech Street PPO
- BEST DOCTORS
- Blue Advantage HMO
- Blue Advantage HMO Plus
- Blue Choice POS
- Blue Choice PPO
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas PAR PLAN
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Best Choice PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage HMO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO/UT Care
- Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
- Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Select Choice PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Select Temp PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Traditional / Par Plan
- Chronic Complete and Care Improvement Plus
- Cigna Allegiance
- Cigna Allegiance Houston Methodist Employee Medical Plan
- Cigna Choice Fund
- Cigna Connect
- CIGNA CONNECT: RENAISSANCE
- Cigna EPO
- Cigna Global Health Benefits (International)
- Cigna HealthSpring Medicare Advantage
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna Indemnity
- Cigna LocalPlus / Vantage
- Cigna Network
- Cigna Network Open Access
- Cigna Open Access
- Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP)
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- Cigna Shared Administration OAP
- Cigna Shared Administration PPO
- Coventry / First Health Workers' Comp
- Coventry Advantra Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Coventry PPO
- CPO
- Crown International
- Dual Complete
- Evolutions HealthCare PPO
- First Health PPO
- First Health-POS
- Galaxy Health Network PPO
- HAA Preferred Partners (International)
- HealthSmart Accel PPO
- HealthSmart Payors Organization
- HealthSmart PPO
- HMO Blue
- Humana
- Humana HMO / EPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage
- Humana Medicare Advantage HMO
- Humana Medicare Advantage PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Private Fee For Service
- Humana Military TRICARE-South Region
- Humana National POS Open Access (Affordable Care Act/MarketPlace plan)
- Humana POS & Preferred POS
- Humana PPO & Preferred PPO
- Humana TriCare
- Humana/ChoiceCare Network PPO
- Humana/ChoiceCare+ Network PPO
- Independent Medical Systems PPO (IMS)
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Medicare Assignment
- Medicare Complete
- Medicare Railroad
- Medicare Solutions
- Medicus International
- Molina CHIP / CHIP Perinate
- MultiPlan PPO
- National Preferred Provider Network PPO (NPPN)
- Olympus Managed Care (International)
- PHCS Healthy Directions
- PHCS PPO
- PHCS/ MultiPlan
- PPO & Private Fee For Service
- PPO Next-PPO
- SmartCare PNM Resources
- SmartCare Walmart
- TexanPlus Medicare Advantage
- Three Rivers Provider Network
- UMR
- United Health Integrated Services
- United Healthcare
- United HealthCare Community Plan
- United Healthcare Plan of the River Valley
- UnitedHealthcare Choice
- UnitedHealthcare ChoicePlus
- UnitedHealthcare Core
- UnitedHealthcare Core Plus
- UnitedHealthcare EPO
- UnitedHealthcare Golden Rule
- UnitedHealthcare HMO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage plans including AARP
- UnitedHealthcare Navigate
- UnitedHealthcare Navigate Plus
- UnitedHealthcare Options PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Oxford
- UnitedHealthcare POS
- UnitedHealthcare PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Select / ERS
- UnitedHealthcare Student Resources
- UnitedHealthcare West
- UnitedHealthOne
- US Family Health Plan
- USA Managed Care PPO
- WellMed AARP Medicare Advantage Plan 1 & Plan 2
- WellMed Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- WellMed UnitedHealthCare Medicare Advantage Choice (Regional PPO)
Insurance plans may change. Please verify your plan is accepted when scheduling an appointment.
Credentials
Board Certification
- General Surgery | American Board of Surgery | 2000
Medical School
- Ponce School of Medicine - Ponce, Puerto Rico | 1993
Internship
- Surgery | Alton Ochsner Hospital - New Orleans, LA | 1994
Residency
- Surgery | Alton Ochsner Hospital - New Orleans, LA | 1998
Affiliated Hospitals
- Houston Methodist West Hospital
- Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital
- Houston Methodist Hospital
- Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
Center Memberships
- Houston Methodist Dr. Mary and Ron Neal Cancer Center
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Languages listed are spoken by doctor and/or office staff.
FAQ
Can I book an appointment with Dr. Rafael A. Lugo?
Yes. Houston Methodist Physician Referral Services Center can help with your appointment request. For faster assistance, you may contact the physician's office directly to schedule an appointment or call 713.790.3333 for assistance in finding another doctor.
What insurance does Dr. Rafael A. Lugo accept?
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Where is Dr. Rafael A. Lugo office located?
Dr. Rafael A. Lugo has 1 office location(s). View complete address(es) on Dr. Rafael A. Lugo's profile.
What languages does Dr. Rafael A. Lugo speak?
Dr. Rafael A. Lugo, or the office, speaks English, Spanish.
What are Dr. Rafael A. Lugo's specialties?
Dr. Rafael A. Lugo is a specialist in General Surgery.