25 of the Best Thoracic Surgeons Near Me in plano, TX

Derek Williams is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Richardson, Texas. Dr. Williams is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Collapsed Lung, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery. Dr. Williams is board certified in General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Williams is currently accepting new patients.

Mitchell Magee is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Richardson, Texas. Dr. Magee is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Heart Bypass Surgery, and Thymectomy. Dr. Magee is board certified in Thoracic Surgery - -. Dr. Magee is currently accepting new patients.

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. Dr. Brinkman is currently accepting new patients.

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.

Dr. George is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon and specializes in minimally invasive cardiac surgery and implantation of left ventricular assist devices for end-stage heart failure. Dr. George received his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. He then completed his residency in general surgery at the distinguished Johns Hopkins Hospital where he was awarded the Hugh R. Sharp Cardiac Surgery Research Fellowship. Dr. George stayed on at Johns Hopkins and completed the two-year cardiac research fellowship, receiving numerous awards and recognition for his outstanding work. He then went on to the University of Virginia where he completed a second fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery. Dr. George is on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital – Plano. Dr. George is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. George 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. Dr. George is currently accepting new patients.

Andrew Nguyen, MD, is a minimally invasive thoracic surgeon with expertise in advanced endoscopy and robotic surgery. He is committed to providing quality care in the comprehensive assessment and complex management of patients with benign and malignant disorders of the lung, esophagus, mediastinum and chest wall. Dr. Nguyen received his medical degree from Chicago Medical School and has been in practice since 2015. He completed a general surgery residency at New York-Presbyterian Queens and a cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, followed by an advanced fellowship in minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Before joining Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital, Dr. Nguyen was an assistant professor of cardiothoracic surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine and most recently assistant professor of surgery at Rutgers RWJBarnabas Health. He practiced as a thoracic surgeon at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and subsequently at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center and Monmouth Medical Center in New Jersey. Dr. Nguyen is certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgery and the Society of Robotic Surgery. He feels privileged to work with a dedicated team of expert physicians who take a multidisciplinary and patient-centered approach to providing optimal care and outcomes. He is focused on helping expand robotic thoracic surgery at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital and applying his expertise to help our patients. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Esophageal Perforation, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Nguyen 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.

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.

David Moore, MD is a board certified Cardiothoracic surgeon who has had an active practice in the Dallas metroplex for the past 28 years. His areas of focus and expertise include coronary artery bypass, aortic and mitral valve replacement, aortic aneurysm operations, carotid artery surgery as well as open operations for atrial fibrillation. Dr. Moore is a partner in Cardiac Surgery Specialists, a large cardiovascular surgery group which is located at the Baylor Heart Hospital in Plano, Texas. Dr. Moore is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Moore 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. Dr. Moore is currently accepting new patients.

Robert L. Smith, MD is an accomplished cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in many advanced techniques including minimally invasive heart and valve surgery.  Additionally, Dr. Smith is on the cusp of innovation as part of a cardiology team working to provide transcatheter treatments for mitral and tricuspid valve dysfunction. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Necrosis, Mitral Stenosis, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Smith 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. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

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 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Esophageal Perforation, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Podgaetz 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, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Podgaetz is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. DiMaio is a board certified cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in heart valve replacement and lung transplantation. He received his medical degree from the University of Miami and completed his internal medicine, general surgery and thoracic surgery residencies at Duke University Medical Center. While at Duke, Dr. DiMaio completed a surgical research fellowship focused on gene therapy, immunology, and transplantation. His clinical interests include transplantation, cardiac surgery, ventricular aneurysm repair, aortic stenting, minimally invasive cardiac and thoracic surgery, and the usage of Holmium-YAG laser therapy for tracheal and thoracic obstructive processes. Dr. Dimaio is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG). Dr. Dimaio 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, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Dimaio is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Hutcheson is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in minimally invasive cardiac surgery including mitral and tricuspid valves, ASD closures, atrial fibrillation surgery, and coronary artery bypass grafting. She completed her medical school training at the prestigious Duke University School of Medicine. She went on to complete her general surgery fellowship at the top-ranked Duke University Hospital program before proceeding on to Washington University’s elite program in St. Louis to complete her cardiothoracic surgery training. Dr. Hutcheson actively participates in national clinical research trials, gives presentations at national meetings, and publishes results in peer-reviewed journals. She is also a member of the multidisciplinary heart team providing comprehensive heart care through specialty clinics including the valve clinic and the surgical ablation clinic at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital. Dr. Hutcheson is fluent in Spanish offering consultations to Spanish-speaking patients. She also participates in international medical missions. Dr. Hutcheson currently serves as medical director of Coronary Revascularization and medical director of the CVI Cardiovascular Perfusion programs at BSW The Heart Hospital – Plano. She also maintains hospital privileges at BSW The Heart Hospital - Denton and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano. Dr. Hutcheson is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Hutcheson 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. Dr. Hutcheson is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Ejiofor specializes in coronary artery disease, valvular, thoracic aortic and minimally invasive procedures. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, where he was honored with the Hudson-Penn Award for Excellence in Surgery. Dr. Ejiofor completed his general surgery residency and cardiac surgery fellowship at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School in Boston. During his residency training, he completed an additional two-year postdoctoral research fellowship with the Vicky and Joseph Safra Cardiac Research Fellowship. His research led to several national presentations and peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Ejiofor also holds a master’s degree in public health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, with a concentration in clinical effectiveness, as well as a certification in value-based healthcare delivery from Harvard Business School. Dr. Ejiofor is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endocarditis, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Infective Endocarditis, Embolectomy, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Ejiofor 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, and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Ejiofor is currently accepting new patients.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiac Tamponade, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Leal is currently accepting new patients.

Eric Chang-Tung is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Plano, Texas. Dr. Chang-Tung is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleural Effusion, Gangrene, Arterial Embolism, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Chang-Tung is currently accepting new patients.

Todd Dewey is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Dewey is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Dewey is currently accepting new patients.

Allan Cook is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mckinney, Texas. Dr. Cook is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Pacemaker Implantation, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Cook 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, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Cook is currently accepting new patients.

Raghav Murthy is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Murthy is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vascular Ring, Double Aortic Arch, Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return, Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery, and Heart Transplant. Dr. Murthy is currently accepting new patients.

Gary Kimble-Jett is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Plano, Texas. Dr. Kimble-Jett is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Pleurisy, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Advanced Bronchoscopy. Dr. Kimble-Jett is currently accepting new patients.

Richard Bowman is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Plano, Texas. Dr. Bowman is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Andrew Tang is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Tang is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Gallbladder Disease, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Gallbladder Removal, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Tang is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Nathaniel Robinson is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon. His professional interests include structural valvular heart disease and correction of open and robotic mitral, tricuspid and aortic pathology. Among Dr. Robinson’s most common procedures are transcatheter interventions on the mitral and tricuspid valves and surgery for coronary artery disease and thoracic aortic disease. He is a proud member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Outside of work, Dr. Robinson enjoys spending time with his wife and four children, backpacking and mountain biking. His clinical expertise encompasses Mediastinitis, Tissue Biopsy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Robinson is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Hafen is board-certified and specializes in structural heart disease. His areas of expertise include open, port access and robotic approaches to valvular disease, transcatheter interventions on the mitral and tricuspid valves, and adult congenital heart disease. In addition, Dr. Hafen treats thoracic aortic disease and coronary artery disease by both conventional and hybrid robotic approaches. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Coarctation of the Aorta, Mitral Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Hafen 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, Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery- American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, and General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Hafen is currently accepting new patients.

"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 clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair. Dr. Hill is currently accepting new patients.

Board-certified general surgeon Justin Collier, M.D., has advanced training in cardiothoracic surgery and the use of minimally invasive robotic surgery techniques. He is certified to act as a first responder to provide emergency care to trauma victims and perform robotic-assisted surgery using the groundbreaking da Vinci Surgical System. His areas of special focus include congenital heart surgery, heart failure treatment, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and trauma thoracotomy procedures.Dr. Collier earned his medical degree at The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston. He completed his surgery residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas before going on to complete his cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at Baylor Heart Hospital in Plano. He has sat on various committees to help advance the field of cardiothoracic care and management. When not caring for his patients, Dr. Collier enjoys riding horses, playing the guitar, traveling, and tinkering with electronics and digital media. Dr. Collier is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Collapsed Lung, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Collier is currently accepting new patients.