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Eric Hoenicke, M.D.
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Austin, Kyle, Georgetown
5.0
90 Ratings
39 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
90 Ratings
39 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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CTVS South Austin
4316 James Casey Building E
Suite 202
Austin, TX 78745
Suite 202
Austin, TX 78745
CTVS Georgetown
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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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.
Dr Hoenicke is a great Doctor and Surgeon. He takes the time to explain my issues and conditions to me. Dr Hoenicke saved my life, so without any question he’s my hero for sure.
I appreciate that he spent a good amount of time with me, answering all my questions and I didn't feel rushed.
The best !
He goes way beyond the basics! you other tests to get. Extends in sharing all knowledge
He's a Fabulous Thoracic Surgeon that I trust with my life. Four open heart surgery procedures later, I wouldn't go to anyone else..
Great surgeon and bedside manner! Very thorough and explained all my options! Highly recommend him if you need Cardiothorasic surgery!!
Dr. Honeke is the most compassionate, caring, doctors I have ever encountered. Combine this with his expertise in cardiovascular surgery...you have a combination of probably THE BEST doctor in the entire state of Texas!!! I trust Dr. Honeke totally with my care!!!
Great guy!