"I am so thankful to Dr. Julius Ejiofor who performed open-heart surgery on me. His explanations before and after surgery were clear for me to understand. He was very reassuring about me having such a major operation. He even phoned the nursing team in Baylor Scott & White (Plano) The Heart Hospital later that night to see how I was doing after the early morning surgery that day!
He is a great surgeon with a lovely manner and who is at the top of his career. I thank him so very much for my recent cardiac surgery."
-- Robert Smith, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Coronary Artery Bypass, 04/07/2026
"Dr. Ejiofor saved my husband's life. He is very professional, kind, educated and informative. His office staff is amazing. I highly recommended this physician. The Heart Hospital in Plano is also extraordinary and he was taken care of beautifully."
-- Amanda Tibbits, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Coronary Artery Bypass, 03/09/2026
"Dr. Ejiofor was incredible."
-- Andy Shipp, Aortic Valve, Valve Repair, 02/10/2026
"I was referred to Dr. Ejiofor by my cardiologist who had reviewed my test results and realized that my aortic aneurysm had expanded significantly in two months. The most serious surgery I had ever faced before was a C-section to deliver twins.
Open heart surgery was beyond my comprehension; mentally and emotionally! Before meeting Dr. Ejiofor at my initial office visit, I had come to the conclusion that I may make a choice not to have the surgery if I didn’t observe a sense of confidence after my discussion with the surgeon. All of this was so new to me and my condition had accelerated really quickly.
Dr. Ejiofor has been the epitome of professionalism from the time he entered the room for my initial appointment/consultation. He was very knowledgeable, detailed in his explanations and provided graphics that any lay person could understand. He used analogies to help explain the surgical process, and never once appeared to be rushed or out of time to see the next patient. He answered every question that I had.
My anxiety was on overload but he helped me to a state of calmness with the information he provided that day. He gave clear details what to expect pre- and post-surgery. He never blinked once with the look of uncertainty, and with me being the sports fan that I am, he reminded me of the basketball player who wants the last second shot to be able to win a championship. If Dr. Ejiofor and his office staff were a basketball team, I’d liken them to the Lakers with Kobe Bryant at point guard.
Dr. Ejiofor, clearly is confident in using his skills, tools and knowledge to win a game, even if it’s the last shot at the buzzer! It's what I needed to do to improve my health. I had a new sense of confidence as well. Unfortunately, I have experienced too many situations where service personnel did not take their jobs seriously and give it their best effort 100% of the time. Best effort is all that one can ask.
I will be forever grateful and appreciative of the service that Dr. Ejiofor, and his staff members have provided. It has helped me to rewrite a more optimistic outlook in life!"
-- Lynne Gray, Aortic Valve, Valve Repair, 02/06/2026
"I really like Dr. Ejiofor. He is very knowledgeable and explains everything well to the level you can understand. He has a good 'bedside' manner, has a sense of humor, and is quite personable. Dr. Ejiofor has a good reputation and I would wholeheartedly (pun intended) recommend him."
-- Roger Nightingale, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Coronary Artery Bypass, 01/26/2026
"Dr. Ejiofor, aka Dr. E, has my utmost respect. He has the bedside manner ALL doctors should have. Dr. E is very professional and knowledgeable. Dr. E knows how to make his patients comfortable and assure them that they are being treated with care and utmost respect. Dr. E put his patients first. Dr. E also stays in touch to make sure his patients are doing well.
Thank you for all that you did for me Dr. E."
-- Clifton Davison, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 01/14/2026
"I was impressed with Dr. Ejiofor from the moment my wife and I meant him. He explained which procedure was necessary. My surgery went well and I am recovering well. I highly recommend him."
-- Dennis Nietenhoefer, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 12/17/2025
"Dr. Ejiofor is wonderful. So knowledgeable. Very precise with the procedure process. Worked so fast to get my husband into the surgery time.
He told us what to expect including time frames and what to expect after the surgery. My husband is alive without the fear of a widow maker thanks to his knowledge and skills."
-- Charla Rice, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Coronary Artery Bypass, 12/12/2025
"Dr. Ejiofor was very clear to understand. He took time to explain what needed to be done. After the surgery, he was very good at explaining what happened during the surgery and how he thought it went.
I was very happy with the care that I got and the bedside manner of the surgeon. I feel that anybody getting Dr. Ejiofor to do their heart surgery is in good hands."
-- Mark Vandiver, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 10/23/2025
"Excellent all the way around. I would recommend Dr. Ejiofor to anyone needing surgery. He's a great doctor. He saved my life."
-- Michael Johnson, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Root Replacement, Coronary Artery Bypass, 09/23/2025
"Dr. Ejiofor was very thorough and knowledgeable. He followed-up and kept me informed."
-- Robert Pegg, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Median Sternotomy, 09/16/2025
"Dr. Ejiofor explained everything before surgery and spoke with me and my family after surgery. No problems, Excellent bedside manners. I would highly recommend his services. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"
-- Charles Lindsey, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 09/16/2025
"Dr. Ejiofor was beyond awesome, very professional yet friendly. Explains everything in a way you understand. Very satisfied with final results."
-- Michael Williams, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, MitraClip, Root Replacement, 09/12/2025
"Dr. Ejiofor had wonderful bedside manner before and throughout the whole process. He was very attentive to all of my questions and well being, and he clearly took time to plan for and perform my surgery. The surgical results were excellent, making it easier for me to fully recover and become more active than prior to surgery within only a few weeks.
Dr. Ejiofor also met with my family before-and-after the procedure to keep them updated and answer their questions. Plus, he took all the time I needed to answer all my questions fully during my 4-week follow-up appointment. I can’t thank him enough, and I would highly recommend him to anyone including my family and friends."
-- Barbara Grocki, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Median Sternotomy, 07/18/2025
"Dr. Ejiofor saved my life. I had an ascending aortic replacement due to an aneurism, an aortic valve and root replacement, and repairing other things. A very complicated surgery.
I can’t say enough good about Dr. Ejiofor and his whole staff. He was so kind and thoughtful explaining everything very well and answering any of my questions. His staff knows how to make you feel at ease and help relieve your anxiety. He really cares about his patients.
Dr. Ejiofor is an excellent surgeon. I highly recommend him to anyone."
-- David Burch, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Root Replacement, 07/15/2025
"My experience was excellent. Could not have been better."
-- Jim Franks, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 07/01/2025
"I would highly recommend this surgeon if you have any type of heart valve problem. Great bedside manners, extremely knowledgeable, and made me feel as comfortable as one could with the type of surgery I had. Thank you Dr. Ejiofor. 5 stars"
-- Caroline Seay, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Median Sternotomy, 06/20/2025
"Dr. Ejiofor was very kind, patient and understanding to all my concerns! Truly an amazing doctor! His team and staff are so amazing. They really make you feel at ease. You can tell they love what they do! Everyone is so friendly and willing to listen to your questions or concerns. They are truly a blessing to have on your side! Just wonderful people that know what they are doing. I highly recommend them to any that needs there services. Simply the best!!!"
-- Steven Smith, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 05/28/2025
"Dr. Ejiofor was extremely informative and patient. He took his time explaining the procedures he was going to perform and why. My outcome so far (7 weeks) has been excellent."
-- Sherri Wayson, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Median Sternotomy, Coronary Artery Bypass, 05/06/2025
"Dr. Ejiofor did an outstanding job. He listened and explained the entire procedure. And, when I ended up back in Plano with atrial fibrillation, he took my care over and stopped the other doctor from giving me a pace maker that I didn’t need. He puts his patients first."
-- Renee Heath, Aortic Valve, Valve Repair, Median Sternotomy, Root Replacement, Coronary Artery Bypass, 04/18/2025
"Dr. Ejiofor literally saved my life by repairing my aortic artery in emergency surgery after it began to burst during a minor procedure. He was calm, professional, and very honest in every way.
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-- Rosalyn Liberman, Root Replacement, 04/11/2025
"Dr. Ejiofor was fantastic. He explained everything in easy to understand terms, helped me understand what to expect and what had happened during the surgery and and was supportive and helpful throughout. I was thoroughly pleased by him and his staff."
-- David Gruennert, Aortic Valve, Mitral Valve, Valve Repair, Valve Replacement, Median Sternotomy, Coronary Artery Bypass, 03/28/2025
"Excellent care. Doctor Ejiofor explained all procedures and steps, plus post-op information."
-- Mark Scholar, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Coronary Artery Bypass, 03/25/2025
"Thank God for Dr. Ejiofor! He has taken un-rushed time to address all questions!"
-- Michael Reagan, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 03/12/2025
"Dr. Ejiofor is a very polite, respectful, and highly skilled surgeon. He is the "Best of the Best"."
-- Daniel Stair, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 03/05/2025
"Dr. Ejiofor made me feel comfortable that what is considered by most to be a drastic surgery was actually routine with a very high probability of success. Between his approach, skills and my own excellent physical condition going in, I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome."
-- Scott Reeves, Tricuspid Valve, Valve Replacement, Median Sternotomy, Coronary Artery Bypass, 03/04/2025
"I whole heartedly recommend Dr. Ejiofor for valve replacement surgery. He was kind, willing to accommodate my request to not use whole blood products or components in surgery, highly professional, and caring. My surgery went well and my recovery is ahead of schedule."
-- Tom Elgin, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Median Sternotomy, Bloodless Surgery, 03/04/2025
"Dr. Ejiofor showed great concern for my condition prior to surgery. He thoroughly explained all options available to me. He is a tremendous surgeon. He is personable, approachable, and professional. He came to visit me in the hospital, and he showed great care for me. During our follow-up session after surgery, Dr. Ejiofor was very pleased with my recovery and progress. I am forever grateful for his directness and explanations and his amazing skill."
-- Jeffrey May, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 02/27/2025
"It was a very good experience, I’d even say excellent. Dr. Ejiofor put me at ease and was very professional . He explained everything. He says he treats his patients as though they’re like his mother. He treated me wonderfully."
-- MaryAnn Derham, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Median Sternotomy, 02/21/2025
"Dr. Ejiofor clearly communicated the procedure and what to expect during recovery. His bedside manner was professional yet personable. My wife and I never felt rushed when speaking to him. I had complications immediately after surgery and, for the next 48 hours, he mostly spoke with my wife. He was kind and assuring and discussed each step as he monitored my progress.
More importantly, he truly saved my life! At my follow-up visit I felt valued as a patient, and he allowed us plenty of time to discuss expectations but also to talk a bit about all I had been through.
I have nothing but praise for him and highly recommend!"
-- Tom Pooler, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Median Sternotomy, 02/12/2025
"I cannot begin to speak highly enough of Dr. Ejiofor. He is so professional, and so human. He went through each step of the surgical process, and afterwards, followed up with a warm smile and caring heart. Throughout my entire process, he was attentive and answered questions and addressed any concerns that I or my family had. He saved my life, and I can never thank him enough!"
-- Mark Coulter, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Median Sternotomy, 01/22/2025
"Dr. Ejiofor saved my life, showed me all my options and helped guide me through the operation. So very knowledgeable and very skilled -- including his entire staff."
-- Donald White, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 01/21/2025
"Dr. Ejiofor was the utmost professional and terrific bedside manner. He was more than appreciative to explain in greater detail the intricacies of the procedure. I felt super confident and he put me at ease both before and after surgery. I am very grateful to have had such a professional surgeon operate on me."
-- Scott S., Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Coronary Artery Bypass, 11/07/2024
"Surgery went very well, pain management was excellent, recovery smooth and uneventful. Dr. Ejiofor is
a very caring and attentive doctor, during, after and in follow-up appointments. I couldn’t have been more blessed to have been paired with Dr Ejiofor. Highly recommend Dr. Julius Ejiofor and Baylor Scott & White Heart Hospital in Plano, Texas. It’s the best healthcare I’ve ever experienced."
-- Deborah Allen, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Median Sternotomy, 10/16/2024
"Dr. Ejiofor is the best surgeon ever! He helped me understand what was ahead of me in this life changing operation. He is real and I mean, he tells you like it is… He is confident in what he does. I trust him and his team. God bless him!"
-- Sherry Collía, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 09/24/2024
"Dr. Ejiofor is absolutely amazing! He took the time to really talk to us and told us exactly what he was going to do! I highly recommend him!"
-- Aaron Martin, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Coronary Artery Bypass, 09/10/2024
"Outstanding results. Great bedside manner. Dr. Ejiofor was very pleasant, informative, and patient."
-- James Tubbesing, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Coronary Artery Bypass, 08/28/2024
"Dr. Ejiofor was very professional and had a great bedside manner. He seemed to listen to my concerns. Allowed me and my family to ask as many questions as needed. He has a caring nature."
-- Vicki Gray, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 07/26/2024
"Dr. Ejiofor is an excellent cardiac surgeon and communicates very well with patients. He did my open-heart surgery on Aug 23, 2023. He answered questions before-and-after surgery in a manner which allowed me and my family to feel comfortable. He has been a blessing to me and my wife."
-- William Moore, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 07/23/2024
"Dr. Ejiofor is awesome. The surgery went great and the recovery is going better than I thought it would. He is kind, thoughtful, very knowledgeable and an excellent surgeon. Very up front with procedures and what to expect. Friendly and professional."
-- Danny Nelson, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 06/26/2024
"Dr. Ejiofor exuded confidence in me even in our first meeting to discuss the procedure. He performed the 5-hour surgery (as he had predicted) in a professional and efficient manner, and promptly informed my wife and son about how well the procedure went. He showed them photographs of the diseased valve and the cleaning up of the calcified annulus and drew pictures to show where the right coronary bypass was grafted. he and his team visited me several times during my 5-day hospital stay, and he was always positive and encouraging.
During home recovery, when I had several questions (via email), his team always responded quickly and appropriately. I had a my post-surgical meeting with him on July 8, and he assured me that I am progressing well and should be fully recovered in 8-12 weeks after the surgery.
Enough cannot be said about his pleasant, assuring and encouraging bedside manners. My wife and I fully believe that we had an outstanding cardiothoracic surgeon for my procedure. It is with great confidence and satisfaction that I recommend Dr. Ejiofor for any cardiac surgical needs."
-- P.K. (Raja) Rajasekaran, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Median Sternotomy, Coronary Artery Bypass, 06/13/2024
"Dr. Ejiofor was very knowledgeable and explained everything that was going to happen before the procedure. He was very thorough and consulted with other doctors because of my liver problems. I feel very grateful and blessed to have him as my surgeon. I would recommend him to anyone that needs the surgery that I had."
-- Don Tucker, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 05/21/2024
"My experience with Dr. Ejiofor was extremely positive. I had not met him until the final step of the diagnosis of my condition at the Baylor Scott & White Valve Clinic.
He is a warm and personable heart surgeon and was attentive to my many questions, even making himself available for a follow-up Q&A session in his office prior to surgery. My surgery lasted two hours beyond the estimated time due to the condition of my aortic valve. He persevered.
His visits with me in the hospital and post-op were always reassuring... to me and to my family."
-- Robert Eilers, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 04/29/2024
"I couldn't have ask for a better surgeon! Very professional, able to correct my heart issues which were complicated! Great bedside manner, very concerned and compassionate. Dr. Ejiofor listened and researched my concerns and explained exactly what I needed. Surgery was successful and I am doing great. Thanks Dr. Ejiofor."
-- Glenda Harris, Aortic Valve, Tricuspid Valve, Valve Replacement, Median Sternotomy, 04/09/2024
"I had the privilege of being under the care of Dr. Ejiofor for a Bentall Procedure, aortic root, and valve replacement, and I cannot speak highly enough of his expertise and professionalism. Dr. Ejiofor's attention to detail, exceptional surgical skills, and unwavering commitment to patient care truly inspired confidence in his abilities and the entire procedure.
From the initial consultation to post-operative care, Dr. Ejiofor and his team demonstrated unparalleled dedication, compassion, and proficiency. Their thorough explanations, genuine concern for my well-being, and clear communication throughout the process instilled a sense of trust and reassurance.
Dr. Ejiofor's surgical precision and focus on patient outcomes, coupled with the exceptional care provided by his team, created a seamless and positive experience during a challenging time. I wholeheartedly recommend Dr. Ejiofor for anyone in need of cardiac surgical intervention, as his expertise, professionalism, and patient-centered approach set a standard of excellence in healthcare.
If you are seeking a cardiac surgeon who is not only highly skilled but also genuinely cares about his patients' well-being, I highly recommend Dr. Ejiofor. His expertise, attention to detail, and ability to instill confidence in both the procedure and the hospital environment make him a standout professional in the field of cardiac surgery."
-- Ingo Hagemann, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Root Replacement, 02/06/2024
"Best doctor ever! Great bedside manner and communication. Very clear, patient and caring."
-- Kelsay Estes, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 01/30/2024
"My experience with Dr. Ejiofor was exceptional. He was the most informed surgeon that I considered and the outcome was better than was expected. His communication style was direct but kind and the surgery outcome was successful. Thank you Dr. Ejiofor! I would recommend him to anyone needing open heart surgery."
-- John Baumgartner, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Root Replacement, 01/15/2024
"Dr. Ejiofor saved my life. Every other doctor believed I wasn’t going to make it. Dr. Ejiofor changed my life. Words cannot express my gratitude for his expertise. He is everything you want in a doctor, competent, kind, smart, gives clear instructions.
More importantly, he had the gumption to attempt my surgery in the middle of the night and saved my life. He changed my and my family lives, we will forever be grateful for him."
-- Lynnette Greak, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 01/03/2024
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