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Dr. Edward Sako, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 67
Dr. Edward Sako, MD
4.6 (10 Ratings)
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Dr. Edward Sako, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in San Antonio, TX.
Dr. Edward Sako, MD
4.6 (10 Ratings)
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Dr. Edward Sako, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 67
San Antonio, TX
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. Edward Sako, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in San Antonio, TX.

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Dr. Edward Sako, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in San Antonio, TX and has 40 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS in 1984 and completed a residency at UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / TWIN CITIES CAMPUS.They currently practice at UTH Medical Arts & Research Center- Cardiothoracic Surgery and are affiliated with University Hospital - University Health System. At present, Dr. Sako received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Sako is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Cardiac Tamponade
Carotid Artery Disease
Congenital Heart Defects
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Endocarditis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Mediastinal Tumors
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Osteosarcoma
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Embolism
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Umbilical Hernia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Closed Endoscopic Biopsy of Bronchus With Robotic Assistance
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Laparotomy
Lung Transplant
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Open Lung Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Tricuspid Valve Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 UTH Medical Arts & Research Center- Cardiothoracic Surgery
    8300 Floyd Curl Dr Ste 3B, San Antonio, TX 78229

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4.6
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Oct 06, 2023
God and dr sako replaced both lungs 02/13/23. I will tell you that to whom may be on this i was on, dr sako is THE MAN. This doc knows what he's doing. Also icu and our nurses was awesome. So a great big thankyou to doc, my nurses and my wife/caretaker. Its nice to breathe again. Its nice to have my life back again. Tommy w. Temple tx
Tommy wall — Oct 06, 2023
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / TWIN CITIES CAMPUS
    1990
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Edward Sako, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sako's profile.

Dr. Edward Sako, MD is affiliated with University Hospital - University Health System.

Yes, Dr. Edward Sako, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University Hospital - University Health System

    4502 Medical Dr, San Antonio, TX