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Hugo H. Barrera, MD
5.0
Doctor of medicine (MD)
General surgery
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Community
Insurance
Hugo H. Barrera, MD
5.0
Doctor of medicine (MD)
General surgery
(board certified)
Medical Group
Sharp Community
Insurance
Schedule an appointment
Accepting new patients
Location and phone
Coast Surgical Group AMC
786 Third Ave.
Suite B
Chula Vista, CA 91910-5826
Get directions619-425-0797
Fax: 619-425-0596
Care schedule
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About Hugo H. Barrera, MD
My special interests in surgery include surgery for the correction of heartburn using minimally invasive techniques (laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication), advanced laparoscopic surgery including removal of the colon and spleen, and cancer surgery. I am committed to delivering safe, high-quality care and have been designated a Surgeon of Excellence in Robotic Surgery by the Surgical Review Corporation. I also am the Medical Director of the Bloodless Medicine and Surgery Program at Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center. This is a program focusing on the implementation of specialized techniques to minimize operative blood loss and decrease the use of blood transfusions.
Age: 59
In practice since: 1998
Gender: Male
Languages: Spanish
Education
University of California, San Diego: Residency
University of Maryland: Medical School
University of California, San Diego: Internship
Hospital affiliation
Areas of focus
- Appendectomy
- Biopsy
- Bloodless medicine
- Breast cancer
- Breast disease
- Colon surgery
- Gallbladder surgery
- Hernia repair
- Hernia repair - robotic assisted
- Laparoscopic intra-abdominal surgery
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Pancreatic surgery
- Robotic-assisted surgery
- Robotic-assisted surgery - gallbladder
- Thyroid surgery
To confirm coverage for specific treatments and procedures, contact your physician or health plan.
NPI
1043299100
Insurance plans accepted
Hugo H. Barrera, MD, accepts 47 health insurance plans.
Ratings and reviews
5.0
35 ratings
Patient ratings
Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
5.0
Care Provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)
5.0
Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
5.0
Provider included you in decisions
5.0
Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
5.0
Patient reviews
Verified Patient
May 13, 2026
5.0
Very good
Verified Patient
May 13, 2026
5.0
Dr Barrera is awesome!
Verified Patient
April 22, 2026
5.0
Dr. Barrera is a professional, excellent Doctor, very kind and humane.
Verified Patient
March 30, 2026
5.0
He explained very clearly the procedure he is going to do
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