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How can we make your surgery easier for you?

Your choices before surgery help determine the speed & comfort of your recovery
We spendextra time visiting withyou before surgery,for a better recovery after surgery. That's why we routinely operate together, instead of involving a doctor you havent met. We also use techniques during procedures which ease the pain during recovery, like epiduralcatheters.
Your primary doctor, may have used any of the following terms to describe your surgery: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Heart Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery, Pulmonary Surgery, Lung Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Esophageal Surgery or Peripheral Vascular Surgery. Please call us at (210) 495-4200 or use the form at the bottom of this page to contact us with any questions.

Alamo Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates, P.A.

Founded on a strong tradition of community serviceand medical excellence
Having each served as Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Brooke Army Medical Center, Dr. David Cohen and Dr. David Malavretired from the US Armyto continue serving San Antonio, Texas and military communities in private practice,especially military retirees and their families, and active-dutyfamilieswith Tricare benefits.

Dr. Malav attended college and medical school in his native Puerto Rico before entering the US Army, where he trained in general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery. He is former Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at BAMC... readmore
Dr. Cohen is a native San Antonian who graduated from MacArthur High School. He has degrees from Rice, Harvard and UTSA. He attended Washington University Medical School in St. Louis andtrained in general and... readmore

Dr. Cohen and Dr. Malave are experienced in all surgery of the heart, lungs, and esophagus. They specialize in coronary artery bypass surgery, in the repair of heart valves, and in surgery for lung cancer. They utilize the latest techniques in both on-and-off pump heart surgery, as well as minimally invasive procedures for the lungs and chest. Both are Board Certified in General Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery.