Jeffrey D. McNeil, MD, FACS is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon in Austin, Texas, specializing in adult cardiac and thoracic surgery. He provides advanced surgical care for complex heart and lung conditions, including aortic aneurysm repair, aortic valve and root surgery, mitral valve repair, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), and transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Dr. McNeil is known for his expertise in both traditional open heart surgery and minimally invasive techniques.
Areas of Expertise
- Aortic aneurysm repair
- Aortic valve and aortic root surgery
- Mitral valve repair
- Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG)
- All-arterial myocardial revascularization
- Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
- Minimally invasive cardiac surgery
- Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)
Dr. McNeil completed his medical degree at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and trained in general surgery with the U.S. Air Force before completing his cardiothoracic surgery residency at Wake Forest University and North Carolina Baptist Medical Center.
After 20 years of distinguished service in the U.S. Air Force, where he served as Chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery and achieved the rank of Colonel, Dr. McNeil relocated to Austin to continue caring for patients in Central Texas. He joined Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons in 2016 and currently practices primarily at South Austin Medical Center. He serves as Vice President and Cardiac Section Chief for the practice and will begin serving as Vice Chief of Surgery at South Austin Medical Center in June 2026.
Dr. McNeil is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and board-certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He has received multiple teaching and research awards, has published in the field of cardiothoracic surgery, and is frequently invited to speak at national medical conferences.
He is deeply committed to international medical mission work and has helped develop a cardiac surgery program in Nigeria through his work with the VOOM Foundation. His dedication to advancing heart care globally has earned him multiple Edwards Lifesciences Every Heartbeat Matters Awards.
Dr. McNeil is committed to delivering advanced, evidence-based heart surgery with precision, safety, and compassionate care for patients throughout Austin and Central Texas.