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Locations of Carlos Gaona, MD

Biography


Dr. Gaona is from Frisco, Texas, and is a proud graduate of Frisco High School. He attended Texas A&M University where he graduated magna cum laude. He majored in biomedical ...
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Language(s) Spoken
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Education
Medical School: University of Texas Health Sciences Center (San Antonio) (2012)
Medical School: University of Texas Medical School -San Antonio (2012)
Internship: General Surgery, Baylor University Hospital (2013)
Internship: General Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center (2013)
Medical School: Baylor University Medical Center (2013)
Residency: General Surgery, Baylor University Hospital (2017)
Residency: General Surgery, Baylor University Medical Center (2017)
Medical School: Baylor University Medical Center (2017)
Certifications
General Surgery- American Board of Surgery/General Surgery General Surgery- American Board of Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Irving
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Frisco
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Centennial
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - McKinney
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Frisco at PGA Parkway

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Patient Ratings (125)

The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey .

4.9 overall patient satisfaction
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Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider
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Patient Comments (57)

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5.0 Sep 9, 2025 Dr. Gaona was extremely thorough and helpful. He took the time necessary to address all of my concerns and examine me.
5.0 Aug 31, 2025 Answered all my questions more importantly, he gave me his opinion on my status
5.0 Aug 22, 2025 Informative, efficient
5.0 Aug 22, 2025 Easy, straight forward.
5.0 Jul 30, 2025 Extremley knowledgeable very trustworthy I was very confident on getting my health concern met
5.0 Jul 11, 2025 Provider was knowledgeable, understanding, caring and absolutely made this experience much more comforting as a surgery that I was not anticipating needing. I hands down would not hesitate returning if I ever needed something in the future or had to refer someone.
5.0 Jul 2, 2025 The Doctor answered all my questions. He was patient with all of my detailed questions. He made me feel comfortable and he made me feel that I can trust him.
4.8 Jul 1, 2025 Dr Gaona is a wonderful doctor. He explained the way he completed the surgery.
5.0 Jun 27, 2025 Attentive, caring, engaged, professional and kind
5.0 May 27, 2025 Through, professional, explained my situation well, office was clean and was open to calling me anytime I needed help or had questions!
4.1 May 21, 2025 Good
4.8 May 20, 2025 Very professional and very personable
5.0 May 6, 2025 Very smooth, informational, and pleasant.
5.0 Apr 17, 2025 Dr Gaona is very kind, gently I appreciate his assistance
5.0 Apr 16, 2025 Amazing doctor and staff. Thank you.
5.0 Apr 11, 2025 He takes time with his patients. I didn't feel rushed. I also didn't have to wait a long time, they called me right away.
5.0 Apr 8, 2025 Very professional and efficient. Staff were very friendly. Dr. Carlos was willing to look at me earlier than my scheduled time so I was able to make it to my next doctors appointment in time.
5.0 Apr 8, 2025 Great provider!
4.4 Apr 2, 2025 Very helpful and knowledgeable. Easy to talk to and my wife found his mannerism was easy and calm
5.0 Apr 2, 2025 Informative and quick
5.0 Mar 27, 2025 Excellent!
5.0 Jan 24, 2025 I had heard positive feedback about this provider from other nursing staff at bumc on his professionalism, quick decision making and bedside manner. I was very happy with the care he provided and was very accommodating to my scheduling needs.
5.0 Jan 14, 2025 An awesome doctor
5.0 Dec 12, 2024 Knowledgeable and caring physician!
4.9 Dec 10, 2024 From the consultation to the surgery, I received excellent service from Dr Gaona and his staff.
5.0 Nov 26, 2024 Dr. Gaona is down to earth and easy to talk to with a very patient bedside manner. He explains things in easy to understand terms.
4.8 Nov 21, 2024 Excellent thread and great
5.0 Nov 3, 2024 Great care, great job.
5.0 Nov 1, 2024 Excellent bed side manners and ensured all needed was done.
4.8 Oct 29, 2024 Great
5.0 Oct 1, 2024 Dr. Gaona has an amazing bedside manner (what is that called nowadays??)! He had me so at ease that I was literally laughing at both the initial consultation appointment and then during my procedure. And I felt no pain!
5.0 Sep 4, 2024 The Dr was person ble, informative, and created a great atmosphere for the procedure
5.0 Aug 23, 2024 Very nice
5.0 Aug 6, 2024 This was an initial visit and I have no prior experience with this doctor. He ordered tests and I have not heard from him again. My opinion has not been developed. I expect it to be near the Best Provider rating but can not say until I hear from him.
5.0 Aug 2, 2024 Was very nice and did a wonderful job thank you
5.0 Jul 24, 2024 The attention to details, and genuine caring for the patient.
5.0 Jul 17, 2024 He is kind and listens. Most importantly he literally saved my life!
4.2 Jul 16, 2024 Not bad
4.7 Jul 16, 2024 Friendly and knowledgeable. I felt at ease.
5.0 Jun 26, 2024 Excellent
5.0 Jun 5, 2024 The doctor was very attentive and patient. He listened to my concerns and explained everything carefully to ensure I understood my situation . Love his bedside manner and will be back for sure!
4.8 Jun 5, 2024 Excellent service
5.0 May 28, 2024 BS&W is professional and modern hospital environment! It is clear Dr Gaona and his staff are experienced, demonstrate ease establishing rapport and trust with new clients and answered all my questions!
4.9 May 22, 2024 Adequate
5.0 May 21, 2024 Extremely satisfied
5.0 May 1, 2024 Explained everything well. Made me feel like I had a voice in the procedure.
5.0 Apr 23, 2024 Great surgery to repair hernia
5.0 Apr 23, 2024 Very knowledgeable and caring
5.0 Apr 18, 2024 Great manners, listened, provide feedback and explained all the steps.
5.0 Apr 10, 2024 Excellent
5.0 Mar 6, 2024 Excellent explanation of procedures
5.0 Feb 24, 2024 Dr. Gaona was very knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient. I'm so thankful he was in charge of my procedure.
5.0 Feb 6, 2024 Professional, thorough
5.0 Jan 21, 2024 Great bed side manner. Answered all the questions I had. Very thorough. Not nervous about having surgery.
5.0 Jan 1, 2024 I had the Hernia surgery very recently and he made me very comfortable on the procedure. He answered all of my questions very passionately. Even after the procedure we kept in touch and he answered all ofMy concerned related to post-ops instructions. I will recommend this doctor to anyone.
5.0 Oct 13, 2023 Very thorough, answered all my questions and no rush.
5.0 Oct 13, 2023 Received excellent care.