
Michael John Eppinger MD
Adult Cardiac Surgery, Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery
Chief, Cardiothoracic Surgery South Texas Veterans Health Care System
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7400 Merton Minter StSan Antonio, TX 78229
Phone+1 210-617-5300
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Education & Training
- University of MichiganFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 1998 - 2000
- Wright State UniversityResidency, Surgery, 1991 - 1998
- University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 1991
- University of San Diego BA, Biology, Magna Cum Laude, 1982 - 1986
Certifications & Licensure
- MI State Medical License 1994 - 2026
- TX State Medical License 2010 - 2026
- WI State Medical License 2003 - 2025
- OH State Medical License 1993 - 2001
- American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 99 citationsLeft ventricular assist device therapy improves utilization of donor heartsKeith D. Aaronson, Michael J. Eppinger, D.B. Dyke, Susan Wright, Francis D. Pagani
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2002-04-17 - 13 citationsReoperation for Freestyle stentless aortic valves.G. M. Deeb, Iva A. Smolens, Steven F. Bolling, Michael J. Eppinger, Francis D. Pagani
Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2001-10-01 - 1 citationsLVAD therapy improves utilization of donor hearts: implications for prolonged inotropic therapy.Keith D. Aaronson, Michael J. Eppinger, Susan Wright, F.D. Pagani
The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation. 2001-02-01
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