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Overview of Dr. Chihara
Dr. Ray Chihara is a thoracic surgeon in Houston, TX and is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital. He received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and has been in practice 19 years. He is one of 58 doctors at Houston Methodist Hospital who specialize in Thoracic Surgery. He has more than 50 publications and over 500 citings.
Education & Training
Indiana University School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 2007 - 2013- Indiana University School of MedicineClass of 2007
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 2018 - 2027
IN State Medical License 2015 - 2019
GA State Medical License 2017 - 2018
American Board of Surgery Surgery
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Optimizing Lung Transplant Logistics Using Controlled Hypothermic Preservation to Extend Ischemic Time.Mena M Botros, Alhusain Alsaghayer, Christopher Tanabe, Karla McElroy, Ahmad Goodarzi
Transplantation Direct. 2026-08-01 - 1 citationsSimultaneous Endoluminal Wound Vacuum and Stent Therapy for Large Esophageal Leaks After Esophagectomy.Sujay S Shankar, Therese P Hoof, Min P Kim, Warren C Naselsky, Ray K Chihara
Annals of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports. 2026-06-01 - Intercostal Nerve Cryoablation and Pain Outcomes in Robotic Lung Surgery.Ray Chihara, Zoe Lichtenberg, Elsie Rizk, Leonora Meisenbach, Warren Naselsky
Annals of Thoracic Surgery Short Reports. 2026-06-01
Press Mentions
Program Reduces Narcotic Prescriptions After Surgery with Over-the-Counter Pain MedicineJanuary 22nd, 2020
‘Robotic’ Lung Transplant Successful at Houston HospitalJune 26th, 2026
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