
Overview
Dr. Krueger is a cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in adult cardiovascular surgery and general thoracic surgery. She is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Her professional interests include coronary revascularization, minimally invasive valve repair and replacement, arrhythmia surgery, mechanical support, transplantation, and robotic thoracic surgery. After completing residencies in general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery, Dr. Krueger completed an additional year of training in structural heart disease. During this time, she focused on transcatheter approaches for valve intervention. Dr. Krueger is currently on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center - Fort Worth. Her office is located in the professional building on that campus.
Dr. Krueger is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.
Dr. Krueger is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery/Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery - General Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Krueger is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
2035 Fort Worth Hwy, Ste 100, Weatherford, TX 76086
1250 8th Ave, Ste 200, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Clinical Research
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Katherine Harrington, MD specializes in the treatment of thoracic aortic disease (aneurysms and dissections), aortic and mitral valve disease, and coronary artery bypass grafting. She has a special interest in bicuspid aortic valves, aortic valve repair and the ross procedure. She focuses on endovascular and minimally invasive treatment options. In addition, she has extensive training and experience in transcatheter aortic valve replacement. Dr. Harrington is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Harrington is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery/Congenital Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery/Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Harrington is currently accepting new patients.
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Justin Schaffer, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon who specializes in coronary artery bypass, valvular, thoracic aortic, and minimally invasive procedures. His clinical expertise includes aortic valve surgery, TAVR, coronary artery bypass grafting, mitral valve surgery, thoracic aortic surgery, thoracoabdominal aortic surgery, and minimally invasive/robotic procedures. Dr. Schaffer graduated from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. He completed his residency and fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Stanford Hospital and Clinics. While there, he received recognition for his outstanding work, including the President's Award from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the Norman E. Shumway award from the Western Thoracic Surgical Association. Dr. Schaffer's office is located in the professional office building on the campus of The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano. He is currently welcoming new patients. Dr. Schaffer is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Schaffer is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery/Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Schaffer is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Anita R. Krueger
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Anita R. Krueger?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Anita R. Krueger by calling their office at 817-912-8240. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Anita R. Krueger a top-rated expert for Hiatal Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Anita R. Krueger is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hiatal Hernia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Anita R. Krueger specialize in?
While Dr. Anita R. Krueger is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Anita R. Krueger participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Anita R. Krueger has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hiatal Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Anita R. Krueger's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Anita R. Krueger accept my insurance?
Dr. Anita R. Krueger accepts most major insurance plans, including Baylor Scott & White Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 817-912-8240 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Krueger isDistinguished. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Krueger isDistinguished. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Krueger isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Krueger isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Experienced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Krueger isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Krueger isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- GastrostomyDr. Krueger isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Krueger isExperienced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart TumorDr. Krueger isExperienced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Krueger isExperienced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Krueger isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Rheumatic FeverDr. Krueger isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatic Fever.


