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...

47 Patient Reviews for
Dr. Brinkman

"I had valve replacement and an ascending aorta bypass. Praise the Lord that I was referred to Dr. Brinkman! I write this recommendation one day post discharge."

-- Mark Reeder, Tricuspid Valve, Valve Replacement, Root Replacement, 09/07/2023

"I must admit, when I was facing the prospect of aortic valve replacement and coronary bypass surgery, I was apprehensive and frightened.

Dr. William Brinkman was very reassuring and had such confidence in my surgery outcome, that I knew I was with the right physician. My surgery was successful, and Dr. Brinkman and all the staff at Plano Heart Hospital were all phenomenal!

If you have a heart condition, I would highly recommend Dr. Brinkman and The Plano Heart Hospital and the quality of care you receive. "

-- Ross Bausone, Aortic Valve, Valve Replacement, 07/19/2023

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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:

  • Call (888) 644-7728 right now
  • Request an appointment by clicking here.

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 Video with Dr. William Brinkman

Learn about heart valve surgery from Dr. Brinkman in this video:

  • Ross Procedure Research Alert: Long-Term Durability & Reoperations with Dr. William Brinkman

Page last updated: August 27, 2023