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...

66 Patient Reviews for
Dr. Brinkman

"Dr. Brinkman’s entire team was amazing. They explained everything to me and I was completely prepared for the surgery. Every aspect of the procedure was exactly as explained and I feel like a new person!

I would recommend Dr. Brinkman and his team to anyone looking for the Ross procedure or valve replacement. He truly is the best and most experienced in the Southern United States."

-- Jon Spurger, Aortic Valve, Ross Procedure, 06/06/2025

"Dr. Brinkman and his entire staff provided me with top-notch care. Prior to the surgery date, they patiently answered my questions and were very responsive to any inquiries presented. I was tended to during the surgery and hospital experience by Dr. Brinkman and his team with compassionate professionalism and care. I’m extremely grateful for their expertise, care and the medical treatment the team provided me. I highly recommend Dr. Brinkman and his team."

-- Delinda Hall, Aortic Valve, Mitral Valve, Valve Replacement, Median Sternotomy, 05/29/2025

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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

To schedule an appointment with Dr. Brinkman, you can:

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: July 19, 2025