About
Lisardo Garcia, MD is the highly esteemed Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic in Longview, TX. Dr. Garcia-Covarrubias provides exceptional patient care and has been practicing adult cardiac surgery over the past 15 years.
Dr. Garcia's expertise encompasses a wide range of procedures, including less invasive techniques for valvular and coronary artery disease, including off pump/on-pump coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), minimally invasive mitral valve repair/replacement, aortic valve replacement and Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). He started two TAVR programs in South Florida and is well versed in alternative access TAVR. Additional areas of expertise include ECMO, advanced heart failure and complex AICD/pacemaker lead management (extraction of malfunctioning/infected leads).
Dr. Garcia is a strong believer in a multidisciplinary approach to heart disease, routinely involving other specialties to achieve the best patient outcomes.
Dr. Garcia’s commitment to excellence extends beyond his clinical practice; He was a founding faculty member and served as an Associate Professor of Surgery and Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. In addition, he is actively involved in research and teaching. He has been a speaker at national and international meetings lecturing on minimally invasive cardiac surgery.
As a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of prestigious organizations such as the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery, Dr. Garcia remains at the forefront of advancements in cardiothoracic surgery. His expertise and dedication to ongoing research and education ensure that patients receive the best possible cardiovascular and thoracic health outcomes.
Dr. Garcia's clinical expertise and commitment to quality patient care bring advanced cardiovascular care close to home for Longview, TX.
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Education & Certifications
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Education
Mexican Navy School of Medicine, México D.F. - Doctor of Medicine La Salle del Pedregal College, Mexico D.F. - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry and Biological Sciences
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Residency
University of Miami-Jackson Memorial Hospital Miami, Florida - Residency, Cardiothoracic Surgery Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans, Louisiana - Residency, General Surgery
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Internship
University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital Columbia, South Carolina - Internship, General Surgery
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Fellowships
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Fellowship, Ventricular Assist Device, Heart and Lung Transplant University of Miami-Jackson Memorial Hospital Miami, Florida - Fellowship, Cardiothoracic Transplant Tulane University School of Medicine New Orleans, Louisiana - Fellowship, Trauma and Surgical Critical Care
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Board Certifications
American Board of Thoracic Surgery American Board of Surgery
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Professional Memberships
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons Society of Thoracic Surgeons Southern Thoracic Surgical Association International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery Cardiothoracic Surgery Network American College of Hyperbaric Medicine Sociedad Mexicana de Cirugia Cardiaca (Mexican Society of Cardiac Surgery)
