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William Brinkman, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Plano, TX

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Thoracic Surgery Plano, TX

Aortic Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Director, Thoracic Aortic Clinic The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano

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Summary

  • Dr. William Brinkman is a thoracic surgeon in Plano, TX and is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital Plano. He received his medical degree from Emory University School of Medicine and has been in practice 21 years. He specializes in aortic surgery and cardiovascular surgery and is experienced in aortic regurgitation, aortic dissection, aortic aneurysm, connective tissue diseases, and aortic valve repair.

Education & Training

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital/Children's Hospital
    Brigham and Women's Hospital/Children's HospitalFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2004 - 2006
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1997 - 2004
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center
    Vanderbilt University Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1996 - 1997
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineClass of 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2007 - 2024
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2006 - 2008
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 1998 - 2005
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Ross to the Rescue: Giving Stacey’s Heart New Life
    Ross to the Rescue: Giving Stacey’s Heart New LifeOctober 20th, 2023
  • YOUR HEALTH: Ross to the Rescue: Giving Stacey’s Heart New Life
    YOUR HEALTH: Ross to the Rescue: Giving Stacey’s Heart New LifeOctober 20th, 2023

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