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Who is Dr. Candil, Trauma Surgeon in Harlingen, TX?
Dr. Alejandro Candil, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Harlingen, TX with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Candil is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Candil’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Candil’s office at (956) 296-7000.
What languages does Dr. Candil speak?
Dr. Candil and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Candil typically treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Candil diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Candil. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Digestive System Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Post-gastrointestinal surgery care
- Stomach surgery aftercare
- Bowel surgery recovery
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z48815: Encounter for surgical aftercare following surgery on the digestive system
Also known as:
- Acute Appendicitis
- Appendicitis
- Inflamed Appendix
- Sudden Appendix Inflammation
- Appendicitis Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Candil typically perform?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Alejandro Candil may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
Please contact Dr. Candil's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Candil accept my insurance?
Dr. Candil accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (956) 296-7000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Candil accept in Harlingen, TX?
Dr. Candil in Harlingen, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Health Care Service Corporation
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
State of Texas
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Candil's office located?
What is Dr. Candil's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Candil's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1386094357.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Candil?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Candil
What is Dr. Alejandro Candil's specialty?
Dr. Candil is a Trauma Surgeon near Harlingen, TX.
What does a Trauma Surgeon do?
Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.
Is this Dr. Alejandro Candil affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Candil is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Valley Baptist Medical Center - Harlingen, Valley Baptist Micro Hospital - Weslaco. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Trauma Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Alejandro Candil accepting new patients in Harlingen, TX?
Yes, Dr. Alejandro Candil is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alejandro Candil offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Candil's office at (956) 296-7000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alejandro Candil?
Please contact Dr. Candil's office at (956) 296-7000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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