About Dr. William Brinkman,
Heart Valve Surgeon

Hello! My name is Dr. William Brinkman and I am a cardiac surgeon having graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1996. To date, I have performed approximately 3,500 cardiac surgeries, of which 2,500 involved heart valve procedures. I regularly perform surgery at Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano. Read more...

63 Patient Reviews for
Dr. Brinkman

"I give Dr. Brinkman and his staff the highest rating. I had a successful ascending aortic graft and valve replacement in April 2025. Dr. Brinkman was so relaxed and confident it made me relax. The pre-surgery, surgery, and follow-up care at BSW Heart Hospital in Plano was excellent. Thank you Dr. Brinkman!"

-- Rajeev Rastogi, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Median Sternotomy, Root Replacement, 04/22/2025

"Dr. Brinkman and the staff at Baylor Scott White Heart Hospital-Plano are nothing short of amazing. Dr. Brinkman spent quality time pre-op to discuss surgical options and again just before surgery.

Everything went right according to plan and I was discharged 4 days after surgery. Today marks ONE MONTH post-op and I'm walking 20 minutes - 3 times per day. Just started cardiac rehab 3 times per week also.

THANK YOU SO MUCH, DR. BRINKMAN!!"

-- Tim Beary, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, Median Sternotomy, 04/05/2025

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My Specialities &
Clinical Interests

My heart surgery specialties include:

  • Aortic valve repair
  • Minimally invasive mitral valve repair
  • Thoracic aortic aneurysm

In addition, I have research and clinical interests specific to:

  • Bicuspid aortic valve disease
  • Thoracic aortic aneurysms
  • Aortic dissection

Education, Training & Certificates

Dr. William Brinkman, heart surgeon, graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1996.

Training to become a cardiothoracic surgeon has been a fulfilling process Dr. Brinkman.

Dr. Brinkman's journey to become a leading cardiac surgeon includes:

* General Surgery Residency at Emory University, School of Medicine 1997-2004
* Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency at Brigham & Women’s Hospital and Children’s Hospital Boston, Harvard Medical School 2004-2006
* Complex Aortic Surgery Fellowship training at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania 2006-2007

Dr. Brinkman is certified by the American Board of Surgery, the American Board of Thoracic Surgery and the National Board of Medical Examiners.

Schedule Appointment
with Dr. William Brinkman, MD

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The office of Dr. Brinkman is located at 4708 Alliance Blvd., Plano, TX 75093. To get driving directions to this office, please click the map below.



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Watch Educational Videos with Dr. William Brinkman

Learn about heart valve surgery from Dr. Brinkman in these videos:

  • Ross Procedure Research Alert: Long-Term Durability & Reoperations with Dr. William Brinkman
  • Inspecting the Pulmonary Valve During the Ross Procedure
  • Surgeon Q&A: Bicuspid Aortic Valve Gradients and Aortic Aneurysms
  • North American Ross Consortium: What Should Patients Know?
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Page last updated: May 15, 2025