Dr. Edward Sako

Phd, Medical degree, DO, Residency in Surgery (Gen), Fellowship in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, Residency - General Surgery, Residency - Chief Resident, Residency in Thoracic Surgery, Residency - ID, Surgery Residency, Phd, Residency, Thoracic Surgery, Phd

Thoracic (Chest) Surgeon

44 years experience overall

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About Dr. Edward Sako

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services

Peripheral Artery Catheterization
surgical therapy for atrial fibrillation
Cardiac Tamponade
Heart Defect Repair
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Constipation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Aortic Stenosis
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Common Questions
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Why do patients visit Dr. Edward Sako?
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Patients frequently visit Dr. Edward Sako for Peripheral Artery Catheterization, surgical therapy for atrial fibrillation, Cardiac Tamponade. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.
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What is Dr. Edward Sako's education qualification?
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Dr. Edward Sako has the following qualifications - Phd, Medical degree, DO, Residency in Surgery (Gen), Fellowship in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, Residency - General Surgery, Residency - Chief Resident, Residency in Thoracic Surgery, Residency - ID, Surgery Residency, Phd, Residency, Thoracic Surgery, Phd, Residency, Medical School.
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What does Dr. Edward Sako specialises in ?
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Dr. Edward Sako specialises as Thoracic (Chest) Surgeon.
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How many years of experience does Dr. Edward Sako have?
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Dr. Edward Sako has an overall experience of 44 years. View where has Dr. Edward Sako practiced in the past.
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Who is Dr. Edward Sako?
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Dr. Edward Sako is a Thoracic (Chest) Surgeon and has an experience of 44 years in this field. He completed Residency from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / TWIN CITIES CAMPUS in 1990,Medical School from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS in 1984 and Phd from University of Minnesota Graduate School (Surgery) in 1991. He is a member of Society of Thoracic Surgeons,American Association for Thoracic Surgery,Southern Thoracic Surgical Association,International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation,AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS,American College of Chest Physicians,Association of Veterans Administration Surgeons,Association of Academic Surgeons,Texas Surgical Society,Texas Transplant Society,TEXAS MEDICAL ASSOCIATION,John Alexander Society, University of Michigan,C. Walton and Richard C. Lillehei Surgical Society,Aust Surgical Society, Associate-Faculty Member,Bexar County Medical Society,San Antonio Cardiovascular Society,American Board of Thoracic Surgery,American Board Of Surgery,Cardiothoracic Surgery Network,Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Honor Society, 1986,Socrates Award nominee for Education and Mentorship: Thoracic Surgery Residents Association 2015 and Aust Surgical Society. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Peripheral Artery Catheterization,surgical therapy for atrial fibrillation,Cardiac Tamponade,Heart Defect Repair and Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Other Information

Specializations

Thoracic (Chest) Surgeon

Education

Phd - University of Minnesota Graduate School (Surgery), 1991
Medical degree, DO - University Of Minnesota Medical School, 1982
Residency in Surgery (Gen) - University of Minnesota/University of Minnesota Medical Center, 1990
Fellowship in Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery - University of Minnesota/University of Minnesota Medical Center, 1992
Residency - General Surgery - University Of Minnesota Medical School, 1989
Residency - Chief Resident - University Of Minnesota Medical School, 1990
Residency in Thoracic Surgery - University of Michigan Hospital, 1992
Residency - ID - Unknown, 1992
Surgery Residency - University of Minnesota/University of Minnesota Medical Center, 1990
Phd - University Of Minnesota Graduate School, 1991
Residency, Thoracic Surgery - University of Michigan Hospital, 1992
Phd - University of Minnesota Graduate School (Surgery), 1990
Residency - UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / TWIN CITIES CAMPUS, 1990
Medical School - UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS, 1984

Awards and Recognitions

Outstanding Faculty Award, UTHSCSA School of Medicine, Officers and Members of the Class of 1998
Center of Excellence designation, Section of Cardiothoracic Surgery, South Texas Veterans Health Care System, 1997
Institute for Basic and Applied Research in Surgery Research Award, 1987
Master Clinician Award, UT Health San Antonio (2019)
Socrates Award nominee for Education & Mentorship (2015)
Selected as one of America's Top Surgeons (2006)
Master Clinician Award, Lozano Long School of Medicine, UT Health Science Center SA, 2019
Listed in “The Best Doctors in America” by Woodward White, Inc., 2005-2006
Nominated candidate for the “2000 Presidential Award for Excellence” in teaching, May 2000
Outstanding Faculty Award, UT Health San Antonio School of Medicine, 1998
Scene in SA ‘Top Doc’ 2009
Socrates Award nominee for Education and Mentorship: Thoracic Surgery Residents Association 2015

Memberships

Society of Thoracic Surgeons
American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Southern Thoracic Surgical Association
International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS
American College of Chest Physicians
Association of Veterans Administration Surgeons
Association of Academic Surgeons
Texas Surgical Society
Texas Transplant Society
TEXAS MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
John Alexander Society, University of Michigan
C. Walton and Richard C. Lillehei Surgical Society
Aust Surgical Society, Associate-Faculty Member
Bexar County Medical Society
San Antonio Cardiovascular Society
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
American Board Of Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery Network
Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Honor Society, 1986
Socrates Award nominee for Education and Mentorship: Thoracic Surgery Residents Association 2015
Aust Surgical Society

Registrations

J2774 Texas Medical Board, 0
1871502187 National Provider Identifier (NPI)