William Brinkman, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
Emory University School of Medicine (Education)	Other Degree	Other	1996

Institution	Focus	Year
Residency - Brigham and Women's Hospital	Cardiothoracic Surgery	2006
Fellowship - Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania	Thoracic Aortic Surgery	2007
Internship - Vanderbilt University School of Medicine	Internal Medicine	1997
Residency - Childrens Hospital of Boston	Cardiothoracic Surgery	2005
Residency - Emory University School Of Medicine	General Surgery	2004
Residency - Emory University School of Medicine (GA)	General Surgery	2000

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

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Review by Anonymous on June 23, 2026 -

Baylor Scott & White Cardiac Surgery Specialists - Plano - 4708 Alliance Blvd Pavilion I, Ste 540

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Comment - “ HE LISTENS & HE EXPLAINS !Frankl... ”

HE LISTENS & HE EXPLAINS !Frankly, that's rare - unfortunately - in the medical profession today !(I'm a retired USAF Flight Surgeon).

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“HE LISTENS & HE EXPLAINS !Frankl...”

HE LISTENS & HE EXPLAINS !Frankly, that's rare - unfortunately - in the medical profession today !(I'm a retired USAF Flight Surgeon).

Anonymous 06/23/2026

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Review by Anonymous on April 02, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Seemed to really care about my w... ”

Seemed to really care about my well being.

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“Seemed to really care about my w...”

Seemed to really care about my well being.

Anonymous 04/02/2026

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Review by Anonymous on March 05, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Dr Brinkman was great!! All our ... ”

Dr Brinkman was great!! All our questions were answered, and he took a personal interest in the best option to solve the problem. His staff was very nice and attentive. Over all a wonderful experience!

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“Dr Brinkman was great!! All our ...”

Anonymous 03/05/2026

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Review by Anonymous on December 22, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Like the doctor just wasn't very... ”

Like the doctor just wasn't very clear this time for next steps

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“Like the doctor just wasn't very...”

Like the doctor just wasn't very clear this time for next steps

Anonymous 12/22/2025

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Review by Anonymous on November 07, 2025 -

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Comment - “ He was amazing. Caring and made ... ”

He was amazing. Caring and made me feel at ease. I don't know if I'd have this procedure if Dr Brinkman wasn't my doctor.

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“He was amazing. Caring and made ...”

He was amazing. Caring and made me feel at ease. I don't know if I'd have this procedure if Dr Brinkman wasn't my doctor.

Anonymous 11/07/2025

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Review by Anonymous on April 07, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Positive but expensive... ”

Positive but expensive

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“Positive but expensive...”

Positive but expensive

Anonymous 04/07/2026

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Review by Anonymous on March 31, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Very knowledgeable and professio... ”

Very knowledgeable and professional. Answered all my questions and provided information I needed.

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“Very knowledgeable and professio...”

Very knowledgeable and professional. Answered all my questions and provided information I needed.

Anonymous 03/31/2026

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Review by Anonymous on February 19, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Very impressive surgeon. Very pr... ”

Very impressive surgeon. Very professional.

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“Very impressive surgeon. Very pr...”

Very impressive surgeon. Very professional.

Anonymous 02/19/2026

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Review by Anonymous on November 26, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Grateful to have him as a surgeo... ”

Grateful to have him as a surgeon

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“Grateful to have him as a surgeo...”

Grateful to have him as a surgeon

Anonymous 11/26/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 24, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Very knowledgeable... ”

Very knowledgeable

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“Very knowledgeable...”

Very knowledgeable

Anonymous 10/24/2025

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Surgeon - Vascular Surgery, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon - General

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Meghan Thompson, FNP - Family Medicine Physician, Nurse Practitioner

Justin Schaffer, MD - Surgeon, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Kelley Hutcheson, MD - Surgeon, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Robert Smith, MD - Surgeon, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Nathaniel Robinson, MD - Surgeon, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Sarah Buhelt, PA - Physician Assistant

W. Erwin, MD - Surgeon, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Katherine Harrington, MD - Surgeon, Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Johanna Romero, AGPCNP - Nurse Practitioner

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