All Cardiothoracic Surgery

Top-Rated Cardiothoracic Surgery in Austin, TX

20 physicians

20 cardiothoracic surgery surgeons practicing in Austin — with clinical reviews from the OR insiders who work with them. Find the right surgeon, or share your own experience to help patients and colleagues.

Dr. George Arnaoutakis

Thoracic Surgery

Austin, TX

Seton Medical Center Austin

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Dr. Brendan Dewan

Thoracic Surgery

Austin, TX

St. David's Medical Center

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Dr. Stephen Dewan

Thoracic Surgery

Austin, TX

Cardiothoracic And Vascular Surgeons

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Dr. Mark Felger

Thoracic Surgery

Austin, TX

St. David's Medical Center

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Dr. Charles Fraser

Thoracic Surgery

Austin, TX

Ascension Seton

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Dr. Davi Freitas Tenorio

Thoracic Surgery

Austin, TX

Ascension Seton

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Dr. Matthew Gaudet

Thoracic Surgery

Austin, TX

North Austin Medical Center

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Dr. Gonzalo Gonzalez Stawinski

Thoracic Surgery

Austin, TX

American Homepatient

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Dr. Joshua Grimm

Thoracic Surgery

Austin, TX

Seton Medical Center Austin

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Dr. Eric Hoenicke

Thoracic Surgery

Austin, TX

St. David's South Austin Medical Center

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Dr. Faraz Kerendi

Thoracic Surgery

Austin, TX

St. David's Medical Center

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Dr. William Kessler

Thoracic Surgery

Austin, TX

Seton Medical Center Austin

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Dr. Hunter Kirkland

Thoracic Surgery

Austin, TX

St. David's Medical Center

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Dr. Emmett McKenzie

Thoracic Surgery

Austin, TX

Ascension Seton

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Dr. Jeffrey McNeil

Thoracic Surgery

Austin, TX

St. David's South Austin Medical Center

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Dr. Rachel Medbery

Thoracic Surgery

Austin, TX

St. David's South Austin Medical Center

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Dr. Sara Mendoza Crespo

Thoracic Surgery

Austin, TX

Ascension Seton

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Dr. Masahiro Ono

Thoracic Surgery

Austin, TX

Seton Medical Center Austin

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Dr. John Smith

Thoracic Surgery

Austin, TX

Psi Premier Specialties

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Dr. Neil Venardos

Thoracic Surgery

Austin, TX

Ascension Seton

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What to Look For in a Cardiothoracic Surgery Surgeon

Cardiothoracic surgery encompasses some of the most complex operations performed anywhere — coronary bypass, valve repair and replacement, lung resections, and esophageal procedures. These are long, high-acuity cases where teamwork between the surgeon, perfusionist, anesthesia, and nursing staff is as important as the surgeon's own technique.

The surgical techs and OR nurses who work these cases see which cardiothoracic surgeons combine exceptional skill with the calm leadership that keeps a complex case on track. They notice how a surgeon responds when bleeding is brisk or when a valve does not behave as expected — the moments that separate good surgeons from great ones.

When choosing a cardiothoracic surgeon, confirm volume in your specific procedure, ask about outcomes, and weigh how the surgeon is regarded by the team that supports every case. Insider peer reviews surface the composure and consistency that patient-facing ratings miss.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cardiothoracic surgery physicians are listed in Austin, TX?

There are 20 cardiothoracic surgery physicians practicing in Austin, TX listed on Physician Signal, ranked by clinical reviews from verified healthcare professionals who have worked with them in the operating room.

How are cardiothoracic surgery surgeons in Austin rated?

Each surgeon's Insight Score is the average of six clinical dimensions rated anonymously by the OR nurses, surgical techs, device reps, and fellow surgeons who work alongside them. The list is sorted to surface the most-reviewed physicians in Austin first.

How important is surgeon volume in cardiothoracic surgery?

Very. Outcomes in cardiothoracic surgery are strongly tied to how often a surgeon performs a given procedure. Ask about case volume for your specific operation, and look at how the surgeon is rated by the OR teams who support these high-acuity cases every day.

What does the Insight Score tell me about a heart surgeon?

It distills six clinical dimensions — surgical skill, bedside manner, professionalism, technology openness, staff collaboration, and clinical outcomes — into one score, rated anonymously by the verified professionals who work alongside that surgeon in the operating room.

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