The 20 Best Aortic Dissection Doctors Near Me in San Antonio, TX

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The 20 Best Aortic Dissection Doctors near San Antonio, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 38 doctor with experience in Aortic Dissection near San Antonio, TX. Of these, 33 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    General Surgery

    Office

    6800 W Interstate 10 Ste 300, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Smith is a General Surgeon in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Smith is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery

    Cardiology Clinic Of San Antonio PLLC

    7700 Floyd Curl Dr, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Andrew Unzeitig is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Unzeitig is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Unzeitig is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery

    Baptist Heart & Vascular | Cardiothoracic Surgery

    215 E Quincy St Ste 604, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Savitt is a Thoracic Surgeon in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Savitt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

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    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology | Cardiac Electrophysiology
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology | Cardiac Electrophysiology

    Cardiovascular Associates Of San Antonio, PA

    1123 N Main Ave, Suite 110, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Burkett is a Cardiologist and a Cardiac Electrophysiologist in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Burkett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Acute Coronary Syndrome, Pediatric Myocarditis, Pulmonary Edema, Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation. Dr. Burkett is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Internal Medicine

    Medfirst Primary Care

    6402 N New Braunfels Ave, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Smith is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Fasciotomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection

    Uma C Nair MD PLLC

    147 W Sunset Rd Ste 200, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Kopecky is a Cardiologist in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Kopecky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Vitamin B12 Deficiency, Sitosterolemia, Atrial Fibrillation, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection

    Schnitzler Cardiovascular Consultants PLLC

    8122 Datapoint Dr Ste 700, 
    San Antonio,, TX 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Schnitzler is a Cardiologist in San Antonio,, Texas. Dr. Schnitzler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Hypertensive Heart Disease, Pediatric Myocarditis, Necrosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology

    Methodist Cardiology Clinic Of San Antonio - Medical Drive

    4411 Medical Dr Ste 300, 
    San Antonio,, TX 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rene Quiroz is a Cardiologist in San Antonio,, Texas. Dr. Quiroz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Coronary Heart Disease, Atherosclerosis, and Atrial Fibrillation.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection

    Methodist Cardiology Clinic Of San Antonio - Medical Drive

    4411 Medical Dr Ste 300, 
    San Antonio,, TX 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shadi Tolaymat is a Cardiologist in San Antonio,, Texas. Dr. Tolaymat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Fainting.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Cardiology

    Methodist Cardiology Clinic Of San Antonio - Medical Drive - Suite 120

    4411 Medical Dr Ste 120, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Furqan Shah is a Cardiologist in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Cardiogenic Shock, and Fainting.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection

    Methodist Cardiology Clinic Of San Antonio - Medical Drive - Suite 120

    4411 Medical Dr Ste 120, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Art Tontiplaphol is a Cardiologist in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Tontiplaphol is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Fainting, and Atherosclerosis.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection

    Methodist Cardiology Clinic Of San Antonio - Medical Drive - Suite 120

    4411 Medical Dr Ste 120, 
    San Antonio,, TX 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Manjusha Anna is a Cardiologist in San Antonio,, Texas. Dr. Anna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Familial Ventricular Tachycardia, Atrial Fibrillation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery

    Methodist Physicians South Texas Cardiothoracic Surgeons

    4411 Medical Dr Ste 210, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chad Stasik is a Thoracic Surgeon in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Stasik is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Collapsed Lung, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery

    Methodist Heart And Lung Institute - Lung Center

    7726 Louis Pasteur Dr, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nilto Carias is a Thoracic Surgeon in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Carias is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Cardiac Tamponade, Lung Transplant, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Advanced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery

    Office

    8300 Floyd Curl Dr # 3B, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dawn Hui is a Thoracic Surgeon in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Hui is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. Her top areas of expertise are Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery

    Methodist Physicians South Texas Cardiothoracic Surgeons

    4411 Medical Dr Ste 210, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zaynoun El Khoury is a Thoracic Surgeon in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. El Khoury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Valve Stenosis, Arterial Embolism, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Interventional Cardiology

    Methodist Cardiology Clinic Of San Antonio - Medical Drive

    4411 Medical Dr Ste 120, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jarrett Mcgehee is an Interventional Cardiologist in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Mcgehee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Angina, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Thoracic Surgery

    Methodist Physicians South Texas Cardiothoracic Surgeons

    4411 Medical Dr Ste 210, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    R Brent is a Thoracic Surgeon in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Brent is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Interventional Cardiology
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Interventional Cardiology

    Methodist Cardiology Clinic Of San Antonio - Medical Drive

    4411 Medical Dr Ste 120, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    S Hinan is an Interventional Cardiologist in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Hinan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Angina, Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Aortic Dissection
    Vascular Surgery

    Cardiology Clinic Of San Antonio PLLC

    4410 Medical Dr, Suite 420, 
    San Antonio, TX 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alexander Kryszuk is a Vascular Surgeon in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Kryszuk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Aortic Dissection. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Arterial Insufficiency, Arterial Embolism, Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Kryszuk is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Aortic Dissection?

    Aortic dissection is a serious condition in which there is a tear in the wall of the major artery carrying blood out of the heart (aorta). As the tear extends along the wall of the aorta, blood can flow in between the layers of the blood vessel wall (dissection). This can lead to aortic rupture or decreased blood flow (ischemia) to organs.

    When should I see an Aortic Dissection doctor near San Antonio, TX?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Aortic Dissection doctor near San Antonio, TX?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Aortic Dissection doctors near San Antonio, TX?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Aortic Dissection doctors near San Antonio, TX?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Aortic Dissection doctor near San Antonio, TX?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Aortic Dissection doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Aortic Dissection doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Aortic Dissection doctor near San Antonio, TX?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Aortic Dissection doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Aortic Dissection doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Aortic Dissection doctors near San Antonio, TX?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Aortic Dissection doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Aortic Dissection doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Aortic Dissection doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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