Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons is proud to share that several of our physicians received important accolades closing out 2024 and ushering in 2025.
For several years, our team of cardiothoracic and vascular surgeons has been humbled to receive recognition as Texas Monthly Super Doctors and Austin Monthly Top Doctors. Since the practice opened as one of the first cardiothoracic and vascular specialists in Central Texas more than 65 years ago, our physicians have been dedicated to serving as valuable resources and trusted colleagues to our peers in the medical community as well as treating our patients with the utmost care, compassion and dignity.
Our Texas Monthly Super Doctors for 2024 are:
Cardiothoracic specialists:
- Brendan Dewan, M.D., F.A.C.S – Rising Stars
- Mark C. Felger, M.D.
- Eric M. Hoenicke, M.D.
- Faraz Kerendi, M.D.
- Hunter Q. Kirkland, M.D., F.A.C.S
Our cardiothoracic surgeons routinely perform complex procedures such as heart transplants, coronary bypass grafts (CABG), aortic valve repair and replacement, arrhythmia surgery, and aortic aneurysm repair.
Vascular specialists:
- Jeffrey M. Apple, M.D., F.A.C.S.
- David A. Nation, M.D., F.A.C.S.
- John K. Politz, M.D., F.A.C.S.
- Scott A. Seidel, M.D., F.A.C.S., R.V.T
- Stephen M. Settle, M.D., F.A.C.S.
- Joe K. Wells, III, M.D., F.A.C.S.
- Nicolas Zea, M.D., R.P.V.I., F.A.C.S. – Rising Stars
Vascular treatments that our specialists offer include: abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, amputation prevention, carotid disease management and surgery, dialysis port access, and PAD management.
Super Doctors are selected each year following a rigorous review process based on peer recognition and professional achievement.
Our Austin Monthly Top Doctors for 2025 are:
Cardiothoracic specialists:
- Chance Conner, M.D.
- Brendan Dewan, M.D., F.A.C.S.
- Mark C. Felger, M.D.
- Eric M. Hoenicke, M.D.
- Faraz Kerendi, M.D.
- Robert Neely, M.D., F.A.C.S.
- Jonathan A. Yang, D., M.P.H., F.A.C.S.
Vascular specialists:
Thoracic Specialists:
Our thoracic specialists provide surgical treatment for those affected by esophageal and lung cancers.
Austin Monthly Top Doctors are chosen by fellow peer recommendations from physicians in the local Austin medical community.
We congratulate all of our physicians who received these important accolades and wish all of our CTVS patients and families a healthy and prosperous year ahead!
For questions about our vascular, cardiac, or thoracic services, please visit ctvstexas.com or call us at (512) 459-8753 to schedule an appointment.
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