Robert Binford, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (Medical Education)	Other Degree	Other	1992

Institution	Focus	Year
Fellowship - Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine	Cardiothoracic Surgery	1999
Fellowship - Medical University of South Carolina	Cardiothoracic Surgery	2001
Internship - Indiana University School of Medicine	Surgery, General	1993
Residency - Indiana University School of Medicine	Surgery, General	1998

Certification	Cert. Body	Year
Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery	Thoracic Surgery	Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on June 25, 2026 -

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I went to this appointment with about a million questions. Left with every question answered

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I went to this appointment with about a million questions. Left with every question answered

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Provider went through the options for my valve replacement. Answering all of our questions for each option.

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Provider went through the options for my valve replacement. Answering all of our questions for each option.

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Review by Anonymous on July 12, 2024 -

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Comment - “ Dr. Binford is and has always be... ”

Dr. Binford is and has always been responsive to my questions and explains things to my satisfaction.

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Dr. Binford is and has always been responsive to my questions and explains things to my satisfaction.

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Review by Anonymous on May 07, 2024 -

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You guys are the best.

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You guys are the best.

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Review by Anonymous on June 22, 2026 -

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All good. Dr B came into exam room immefiatly, explained my situation in a clear concise fashion and answered all my questions

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All good. Dr B came into exam room immefiatly, explained my situation in a clear concise fashion and answered all my questions

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Review by Anonymous on September 28, 2025 -

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First class care in all areas

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First class care in all areas

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Review by Anonymous on June 19, 2024 -

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Comment - “ Dr Binford is an exceptional hig... ”

Dr Binford is an exceptional highly trained surgeon who continues to follow his patients for years after their surgery.

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Dr Binford is an exceptional highly trained surgeon who continues to follow his patients for years after their surgery.

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David Nelson, MD - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

John Palmer, PA - Physician Assistant

Adrian Hagan, PA - Physician Assistant

Johnny Nguyen, PA-C - Physician Assistant

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