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Edward Sako, MD, Thoracic Surgery, San Antonio, TX

EdwardSakoMDPhD

Thoracic Surgery • San Antonio, TX

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Professor, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Texas Medical School, San Antonio

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  • Office

    7703 Floyd Curl Dr
    San Antonio, TX 78229
    Phone+1 210-257-1400
    Fax+1 210-257-1428

Education & Training

  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1990 - 1992
  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaResidency, Surgery, 1982 - 1990
  • University of Minnesota Medical School
    University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1992 - 2026
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1984 - 2024
  • 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
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Wear the Gown: How COVID-19 Exacerbated the Need for Organ Donors
    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-19
    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 Damage
    ‘We’re Poised to Do It’: University Hospital to Perform Double Lung Transplants for COVID-19 Patients with Irreversible Lung DamageOctober 23rd, 2020
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Professional Memberships

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