Overview
Melvin Platt is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas.
His clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Arterial Embolism, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.
Specialties
Licenses
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
Baylor Scott & White Center For Thoracic Surgery - Dallas
Dr. Schwartz is a thoracic surgeon with expertise in thoracic oncology, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, airway surgery, lung transplantation and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. He completed a year of research focusing on thoracic oncology and endoscopic airway interventions. He has published many peer-reviewed publications and earned multiple clinical awards, including Chief Resident of the Year and the Charles McBurney Award. In addition, Dr. Schwartz serves in the following roles at Baylor University Medical Center: Chief, Department of Thoracic Surgery; Surgical Director, Lung Transplantation; Medical Director, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation; and Surgical Director, Major Airway Disorders. He is married with four children and enjoys traveling, cooking, swimming and yoga. See Dr. Schwartz's Publications. Dr. Schwartz is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Liposarcoma, Fibrosarcoma, Lung Transplant, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Schwartz 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, and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.
Baylor Scott & White Cardiac Surgery Specialists - Plano
William Brinkman is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Plano, Texas. Dr. Brinkman is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Brinkman is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery/Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.
Baylor Scott & White Cardiac Surgery Specialists - Plano
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/Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery/Congenital Cardiac Surgery, and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melvin R. Platt
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melvin R. Platt?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melvin R. Platt by calling their office at 214-361-3300. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melvin R. Platt a top-rated expert for Heart Bypass Surgery?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melvin R. Platt is classified as an Experienced expert for Heart Bypass Surgery, 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. Melvin R. Platt specialize in?
While Dr. Melvin R. Platt is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Melvin R. Platt accept my insurance?
Dr. Melvin R. Platt accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 214-361-3300 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
- Experienced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Platt isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Platt isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Platt isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Platt isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Platt isExperienced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Platt isExperienced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.


