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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

"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. 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.

Aitua Salami is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. His top areas of expertise are Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Esophageal Perforation, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Pancreatectomy, and Thymectomy.

Todd Dewey is a Thoracic Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Dewey is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

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.

Raghav Murthy is a Thoracic Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Murthy is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Vascular Ring, Double Aortic Arch, Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), and Heart Transplant.

James Norcross is a Thoracic Surgeon in Arlington, Texas. Dr. Norcross is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Michael Wait is a Thoracic Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Wait is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Dissection, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

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.

Jaye Weston is a Thoracic Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Weston has been practicing medicine for over 10 years is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Infective Endocarditis, Marfan Syndrome, and Arachnodactyly.