Overview
William Brinkman is a Thoracic Surgeon in Plano, Texas. Dr. Brinkman is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 75 peer reviewed articles and participating in 8 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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4708 Alliance Blvd Pavilion I,, Ste 540, Plano, TX 75093
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Michael Mack is a Thoracic Surgeon in Plano, Texas. Dr. Mack is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.
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 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
Baylor Scott & White Cardiac Surgery Specialists - Plano
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 top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. William Brinkman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William Brinkman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. William Brinkman by calling their office at 469-800-6200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. William Brinkman a top-rated expert for Aortic Dissection?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William Brinkman is classified as an Elite expert for Aortic Dissection, 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. William Brinkman specialize in?
While Dr. William Brinkman is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Aortic Valve Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. William Brinkman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William Brinkman has published 75 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Dissection. You can view a list of Dr. William Brinkman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. William Brinkman accept my insurance?
Dr. William Brinkman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 469-800-6200 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.
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- Elite
- Aortic DissectionDr. Brinkman isElite. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Brinkman isElite. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Distinguished
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Brinkman isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Brinkman isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Brinkman isDistinguished. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- NecrosisDr. Brinkman isDistinguished. Learn about Necrosis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Brinkman isDistinguished. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Advanced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Brinkman isAdvanced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Brinkman isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Brinkman isAdvanced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Brinkman isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Brinkman isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Brinkman isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Brinkman isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Coarctation of the AortaDr. Brinkman isExperienced. Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.
- Congenital Aneurysms of the Great VesselsDr. Brinkman isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels.
- EndocarditisDr. Brinkman isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- GastrostomyDr. Brinkman isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.