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Eric Hoenicke, M.D.
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Austin, Kyle, Georgetown
Most recent review: Jul 24, 2025
5.0
105 Ratings
47 Comments
Dr. Eric M. Hoenicke is board-certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He specializes in adult cardiothoracic surgery and has strong interests in the surgical treatment of heart failure including cardiac transplantation, ventricular assist devices, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), and complex coronary artery and valve surgery for patients with cardiomyopathies.
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5.0
105 Ratings
47 Comments
Dr. Eric M. Hoenicke is board-certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He specializes in adult cardiothoracic surgery and has strong interests in the surgical treatment of heart failure including cardiac transplantation, ventricular assist devices, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), and complex coronary artery and valve surgery for patients with cardiomyopathies.
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4316 James Casey Building E
Suite 202
Austin, TX 78745
Suite 202
Austin, TX 78745
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3201 South Austin Avenue
Suite 255
Georgetown, TX 78626
Suite 255
Georgetown, TX 78626
Dr. Eric M. Hoenicke is originally from Midland, Michigan, and earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan School of Medicine in Ann Arbor. He completed his general surgery residency at Pennsylvania State University at The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania followed by a cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at Washington University at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Hoenicke has practiced with Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons since 2009.
Dr. Hoenicke is board-certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.
He specializes in adult cardiothoracic surgery and has strong interests in the surgical treatment of heart failure including cardiac transplantation, ventricular assist devices, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO), and complex coronary artery and valve surgery for patients with cardiomyopathies. Additional surgical interests include atrial fibrillation surgery, surgical left atrial appendage management, minimally-invasive complex mitral valve repair, minimally-invasive aortic valve replacement, off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery, robotic-assisted minimally invasive coronary artery bypass surgery, total arterial revascularization for coronary artery disease, and minimally-invasive robotic thoracic surgery.
Dr. Hoenicke pioneered the development of a minimally invasive robotic surgery program where he became the first surgeon in Austin to perform robotic thoracic and robotic cardiac surgical procedures. He continues to educate and train cardiothoracic surgeons nationally in the field of robotic surgery and program development.
He has published extensively in the field of cardiothoracic surgery and has received many awards and accolades at international meetings where his surgical experience within Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons has been presented. Dr. Hoenicke has remained academically active in Central Texas by providing multiple lectures locally, which includes The University of Texas. He maintains involvement with multiple clinical research trials within Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons including PERIGON, EXCEL, and PERCEVAL.
Dr. Hoenicke is a member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation, William S. Pierce Surgical Society, International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Texas Medical Association, and Travis County Medical Society. He was recently listed as a top cardiothoracic surgeon in Austin Monthly’s 2013 list of Top Doctors based on peer endorsements, experience, education, training, research, publishing, and awards.
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Very thorough and clearly loves what he does. Presents info and data in understandable manner.
Dr. Hoenicke is the very BEST Thoracic Doctor, Doctor in general, anyone could want and/or need. He's extremely empathetic,. sympathetic, kind and takes his time to sit down with you and listen to any concerns and try to find a solution. I cannot recommend him high enough to those looking for an Excellent Thoracic surgeon and Doctor.
First visit was exceptional. He took lots of time to sit with us and answer all questions thoroughly.
Had a great visit with Dr. Hoenicke. He’s a great doctor and very nice!!
Wonderful!
This doc is honestly the only doc I have ever felt comfortable with. I am from a small town and have old school beliefs and traits. Everything he had to tell me , he didn't use superficial elaborate wording. He broke everything down in a way people like me even understood. I feel fortunate having a top rated doc who is also down to earth caring and understanding and the most capable doc anyone could hope to have working on them. If it wasn't for this doc I honestly wouldn't have had the life saving procedure done, I would just let it go untreated.
Doctor Hoenicke spent a considerable amount of time and went into significant detail during our first visit. I was duly impressed.
If it weren't for Dr. Hoenicke, my husband would not be alive today.
Dr. Hoenicke has been my Cardiothoracic for many years. He is always kind, attentive, and patient!
Dr Hoenicke is kind and listens to what I have to say. He provides excellent feedback, and I feel confident in his care.