Dr. José Alejandro Ávalos Bracho - Thoracic Surgery
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Dr. José Alejandro Ávalos Bracho

Thoracic Surgery

Specialist in Thoracic Surgery with extensive clinical, academic, and administrative experience. His practice is distinguished by comprehensive management of complex thoracic pathologies, institutional leadership, and active participation in medical training, integrating technological innovation, strategic planning, and high-level surgical care.

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Professional Profile

Dr. José Alejandro Ávalos Bracho is a surgeon graduated from the UNAM Faculty of Medicine, with a specialty in General Surgery and subspecialty in Cardiothoracic Surgery, based at the National Institute of Respiratory Diseases (INER). He has international training and extensive experience in hospital coordination, clinical regulations, medical teaching, and health services management.

He was a Fellow at the University Hospital of Cali, Colombia, with medical and administrative training in trauma, as well as serving as Head of the Respiratory Emergency Care and Research Unit (2006–2008). He is a speaker at national and international congresses and an adjunct professor in medical residency programs at UNAM.

Academic Background

Training and Specialization

Medical Surgeon

Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM)

Specialty in General Surgery

Hospital de Zona "Juan María Salvatierra", La Paz, Baja California

Specialty in Cardiothoracic Surgery

National Institute of Respiratory Diseases (INER)

Postgraduate Studies

Master's in Health Systems Administration

Master's in Security and Public Policy

Notable Academic and Administrative Experience

Adjunct Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery Course – UNAM

Coordination, supervision, and evaluation of clinical and hospital services

Implementation of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching programs

Integration of technologies such as telesurgery, telemedicine, and tele-education

Specialist in hospital certification and accreditation

Professional Trajectory

Distinctions and Recognitions

ATLS Instructor – Mexico Chapter

Since 2002

Recognition for 25 years of service

National Institute of Respiratory Diseases (INER) – 2021

Mexican Government Recognition for work during COVID-19

2022

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Recognition for academic work at Universidad La Salle (5 and 10 years)

Recognitions as speaker and coordinator in public health and medical education programs

Areas of Care

Main Conditions Treated

Lung cancer

Mediastinal tumors

Pleural pathology

Pulmonary infections

Chest trauma

Esophageal diseases

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Procedures and Services

Lobectomy

Pneumonectomy

Thoracic mass resection

Congenital malformation correction

Professional Associations

Medical Society Hospital Angeles Universidad

Medical Society Hospital Angeles Acoxpa

Medical Society Hospital Dalinde

Mexican Society of General Thoracic Surgeons

Attention Centers

Hospital Angeles Acoxpa

55 9193 5785

Hospital Angeles Universidad

55 5504 5019

Hospital Dalinde

55 4135 6228

Hospital MAC

Hospital VIVO