
Overview
William Brinkman is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Plano, Texas.
Dr. Brinkman is highly rated in 14 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. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 83 peer reviewed articles and participating in 8 clinical trials. Dr. Brinkman is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
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.
8 Clinical Trials
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/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.
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 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.
UT Southwestern - Thoracic Surgery
Inderpal Sarkaria is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Sarkaria is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Esophageal Cancer, Lung Cancer, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Sarkaria is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. William T. Brinkman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William T. Brinkman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. William T. 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 T. Brinkman a top-rated expert for Aortic Dissection?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William T. 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 T. Brinkman specialize in?
While Dr. William T. 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 T. Brinkman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William T. Brinkman has published 83 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Dissection. You can view a list of Dr. William T. 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 T. Brinkman accept my insurance?
Dr. William T. 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- 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.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)Dr. Brinkman isDistinguished. Learn about Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
- 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.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Brinkman isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- 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.
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dr. Brinkman isExperienced. Learn about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
- Infective EndocarditisDr. Brinkman isExperienced. Learn about Infective Endocarditis.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Brinkman isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Brinkman isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Patent Foramen Ovale RepairDr. Brinkman isExperienced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
- Pulmonary Valve StenosisDr. Brinkman isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Valve Stenosis.
- Rheumatic FeverDr. Brinkman isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatic Fever.
- Subvalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Brinkman isExperienced. Learn about Subvalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- ThrombectomyDr. Brinkman isExperienced. Learn about Thrombectomy.


