Inderpal Sarkaria is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Sarkaria is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Cancer, Hiatal Hernia, Lung Cancer, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

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 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Lung Transplant, and Gastrostomy.

David Mason is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Mason is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Podgaetz has a professional goal to identify the best treatments for his patients - tailoring therapy by considering not only the disease, but also the personal situation of each patient and family. Dr. Podgaetz completed medical school at La Salle University School of Medicine in Mexico City. He moved to the United States to complete his internship in general surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. From there he continued his training at Mayo Clinic and George Washing University in Washington D.C. It was there he found interest in thoracic oncology, treating pulmonary, esophageal and mediastinal tumors leading him to complete a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA. Dr. Podgaetz believes and promotes the benefits of minimally invasive thoracic surgery (VATS and Robotic) for his patients as this helps accelerate recovery, minimize pain and shorten hospital stay. One of his areas of interest is Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) for thoracic surgery. This multimodal strategy synergistically helps patients recover faster and regain their full preoperative functional status sooner. He has been teaching since 2003 and is committed to surgical education, helping new generations of young surgeons learn and become proficient in thoracic surgery diseases. Dr. Podgaetz has authored multiple peer reviewed publications, articles, chapters, abstract and presentations at national and international meetings. He enjoys spending time with family, traveling, cycling and reading/audiobooks. See Dr. Podgaetz’s Publications. Dr. Podgaetz is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Esophageal Perforation, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Roberts is a board-certified cardiovascular surgeon specializing in coronary and aortic surgery. After completing his undergraduate studies at Vanderbilt University and obtaining his medical degree from Emory University, Dr. Roberts trained in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1993-1996). He then spent a year in London at the Royal Bromptom Hospital for advanced training in cardiovascular surgery. Dr. Roberts came to Baylor University Medical Center in 2018, after 20 years in academic and private practice. Since then, he has served as Medical Director of Cardiovascular Research and Education (2018-2022), Chair of the Department of Cardiac Surgery (2018-2022) and Chief of Cardiovascular Quality (2024-present). He is also a Professor of Surgery affiliated with Texas A&M School of Medicine. In addition, he has published more than 125 medical articles and 5 books related to his field. Dr. Roberts has a special interest in coronary artery disease, aortic aneurysms and aortic dissection. He is dedicated to his family, to his profession, and to his patients. Dr. Roberts is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Robert Hebeler is a Thoracic Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Hebeler is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Scott Reznik is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Reznik is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Hiatal Hernia, Esophageal Perforation, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

John Jay is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Jay is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

John Waters is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Waters is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Hiatal Hernia, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

Takashi Eguchi is a Thoracic Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Eguchi is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Adenocarcinoma, Lung Cancer, Pneumomediastinum, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

John Ikonomidis is a Thoracic Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Ikonomidis is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Nicholas Andersen is a Thoracic Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Andersen is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Partial Atrioventricular Canal, Ventricular Septal Defects, Heart Transplant, and Embolectomy.

Kemp Kernstine is a Thoracic Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Kernstine is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Thymectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Neelan Doolabh is a Thoracic Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Doolabh is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Heart Valve Repair.

Shair Ahmed is a Thoracic Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Ahmed is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Hiatal Hernia, Pleurisy, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

William Peper is a Vascular Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Peper has been practicing medicine for over 39 years is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are May Thurner Syndrome, Varicose Veins, SVC Obstruction, and Gangrene.

David Nelson is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Nelson is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Esophageal Perforation, Collapsed Lung, and Mesothelioma.

Gonzalo Gonzalez is a Thoracic Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Gonzalez is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Dissection, Heart Transplant, and Heart Valve Repair.

Alexander J Sbrocchi, MD is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon who performs in the entire spectrum of adult cardiac surgery, including acquired and congenital heart disease. He specializes in coronary artery disease, thoracic aortic surgery, aortic and mitral valvular disease, arrhythmia and minimally invasive surgery. His expertise includes transcatheter based valve replacements, mechanical circulatory support, and transplantation. Dr. Sbrocchi graduated from The Medical University of South Carolina’s Integrated Cardiothoracic Surgery program, where he earned the Carolyn E. Reed teaching award. He is a member of the cardiology heart team and is actively involved as an investigator on several transcatheter valve devices. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Dr. Fetten is a cardiothoracic surgeon with advanced fellowship training in transplant and mechanical circulatory support. She performs both heart and lung transplantation as well as mechanical support device placement, such as durable LVADs or ECMO. While Dr. Fetten feels incredibly passionate about transplantation, she also particularly enjoys valve and bypass surgeries. Repairing or replacing a poorly functioning valve and observing the heart function improve is incredibly rewarding to her. An additional passion of hers includes Pulmonary thromboendarterectomies (PTE): intricate surgeries where a chronic blood clot is removed from the pulmonary vessels. Originally from Hamburg, Germany Dr. Fetten loves to travel and recently visited Africa to hike Mount Kilimanjaro. She also enjoys rock climbing and cycling to stay active. Her top area of expertise is Heart Transplant.

"Brandon Hill, M.D., earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston. After graduating, he went on to complete his general surgery residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, followed by a cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. His areas of focus include aortic and mitral valve repair and replacement, and coronary artery bypass grafting.Additionally, Hill has experience in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation or TAVI. TAVI offers an alternative to traditional aortic valve replacement in patients with aortic stenosis.</a>Hill is the top one percent physician in patient satisfaction for HCAHPS and Press Ganey patient surveys for 2014 and 2015 and is a member of the American College of Surgeons.He has privileges at Texas Health Dallas and Texas Health Plano.Hill is an enormous Dallas Cowboys fan and loyal to the Texas A&M football program.". Dr. Hill is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.

Dr. Leal is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in adult cardiovascular surgery and general thoracic surgery. His professional interests include treatment of complex thoracic aortic disease, coronary revascularization, minimally invasive aortic valve replacement, arrhythmia surgery and cardiovascular circulatory mechanical support (LVAD and ECMO). After finishing his internship and residency in general surgery, Dr. Leal went on to complete additional fellowship training in cardiothoracic surgery, heart transplantation and mechanical support. In addition to his work as a skilled clinician, Dr. Leal has experience as an educator and researcher. He currently serves as an assistant professor in the TCU Burnett School of Medicine in Fort Worth. He enjoys celebrating health successes with his patients and strives to return them to the activities they love. Dr. Leal speaks fluent Spanish. Dr. Leal is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiac Tamponade, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

Baron Hamman is a Thoracic Surgeon and a Cardiologist in Irving, Texas. Dr. Hamman is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Apoplexy, Heart Tumor, Atrial Myxoma, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Dr. Rafael is a highly trained cardiac surgeon with expertise in minimally invasive valve and end-stage heart failure surgical treatments. He is a member of the medical team at the Hispanic Cardiovascular Institute at Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital – Dallas. He understands the cultural dynamics of the Hispanic population, including the importance of incorporating language, family and religion in medicine. Dr. Rafael is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Dr. Ringenberg is a thoracic surgeon who specializes in surgical treatment of diseases of the chest. Trained in robotic and other minimally invasive approaches, she provides surgical treatment options for a wide range of thoracic conditions that include lung failure, lung and esophageal cancer, mediastinal masses, hiatal hernias, achalasia, hyperhidrosis, chest wall deformities, and diaphragm paralysis, to name a few. From lung transplantation to complex surgical repairs, Dr. Ringenberg’s goal is to educate patients about their disease so they are equipped to make informed decisions for their health. In her free time, Dr. Ringenberg enjoys road biking, yoga and Pilates, impressionist art, musical theater, traveling to national parks, and spending time with her husband and dog.