EdwardSakoMDPhD
Thoracic Surgery • San Antonio, TXAdult Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery
Professor, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Texas Medical School, San Antonio
Dr. Sako is on Doximity
As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.
- Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
- Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
- Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.
Office
7703 Floyd Curl Dr
San Antonio, TX 78229Phone+1 210-257-1400Fax+1 210-257-1428
Education & Training
University of MichiganFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1990 - 1992
University of MinnesotaResidency, Surgery, 1982 - 1990- University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 1982
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 1992 - 2026
MN State Medical License 1984 - 2025- American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Editorial Board Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
- J. Kent Trinkle Chair Dept of Cardiothoracic Surgery, UTHSCSA
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
- Join now to see all
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Where are they now? An analysis of integrated cardiothoracic surgery residency applicants.Christopher M Worrell, Nitin A Das, Edward Y Sako
Surgery Open Science. 2024-08-01 - Surgical and Transcatheter Mitral Valve Therapy: Medicare Utilization and Reimbursement.Aakash M Shah, Ahmed A Almomani, Edward Y Sako, Dawn S Hui
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2024-07-01 - Commentary: A tailored approach.Edward Y Sako
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2024-05-01
Press Mentions
Wear the Gown: How COVID-19 Exacerbated the Need for Organ DonorsApril 28th, 2021- San Antonio Hospital Performs City's 1st Double Lung Transplant for COVID-19November 24th, 2020
- ‘We’re Poised to Do It’: University Hospital to Perform Double Lung Transplants for COVID-19 Patients with Irreversible Lung DamageOctober 23rd, 2020
- Join now to see all
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- Member
- Member
- Member
- Fellow
- Member
Viewing the full profile is available to verified healthcare professionals only.
Find your profile and take control of your online presence:
