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William Brinkman, MD

Thoracic Surgery, General Surgery

Accepts New Patients
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About William Brinkman, MD

Serving all people by providing personalized health and wellness through exemplary care, education and research.

LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenGeriatrics, Adults
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Denton
  • Baylor Scott & White The Heart Hospital - Plano
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
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Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
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Aetna - Choice POS II
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Aetna - Elect Choice
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Aetna - Health Network Only
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Aetna - Health Network Option
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Aetna - HMO
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Aetna - Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
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Aetna - Open Access HMO
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Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Select
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Aetna - Open Choice PPO
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Aetna - QPOS
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Aetna - Select SM
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Aetna - US Access
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Bell County Public Health District - Bell County Public Health District
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Bronze
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Gold
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice Plus
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier Open Access HMO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Select PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - EFH Retirees
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - Oncor
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - ParPlan
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Traditional
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Brookshire Brothers - Brookshire Brothers Employee Plan (Nexcaliber)
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Cigna - CAC Plan
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Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
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Cigna - EPO
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Cigna - Flexcare
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Cigna - HMO
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Cigna - HMO Open Access
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Cigna - HMO/POS
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Cigna - LocalPlus
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Cigna - Network
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Cigna - Network Open Access
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Cigna - Network POS
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Cigna - Open Access Plus
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Cigna - POS
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Cigna - POS Open Access
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Cigna - PPO
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Consolidated Association of Railroad Employees - Self-Insured Employee Plan
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Coventry - Coventry/First Health
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Envolve Vision - Envolve Vision
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EyeMed Vision - EyeMed Vision
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First Health - First Health PPO
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Galaxy Health Network - Galaxy Health Network
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Gladney Center - Gladney Center
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HealthSmart - ACCEL Network
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HealthSmart - HealthSmart PPO
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HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care EPO
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HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care GEPO
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HealthSmart - Preferred Network
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Humana Behavioral - Tricare Members Only
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Humana - ChoiceCare
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Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
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Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
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Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
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Humana - National POS
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Imagine Health - EPN
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Independent Medical Systems - IMS Network
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Magellan - CHIP
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Magellan - Navigator Networks
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Magellan - Pinnacle Networks
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Magellan - STAR
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Magellan - STAR Kids
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Magellan - Summit Networks
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Medicaid - AmeriGroup
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Medicaid - Oklahoma Medicaid
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Medicaid - Parkland HealthFirst
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Medicaid - Superior HealthPlan
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Medicaid - Traditional Medicaid
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Medical Development International - MDI
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Medicare Railroad - Medicare Railroad
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Medicare - Traditional Medicare
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Midland Memorial Hospital - Employee Benefit Plan
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Mother Frances Hospital Regional - Self-Insured Employee Plan
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OccuNet - Occupational Networks of Texas, Inc.
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Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
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PHCS Network - Beech Street of Texas PPO
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PHCS Network - Private Health Care SYstem PPO
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Reny Company - Workers Comp
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Rockport - Workers Comp
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Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
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Superior Vision - Superior Vision
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Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
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Superior - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
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Superior - CHIP
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Superior - CHIP Perinate
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Superior - Foster Care
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Superior - STAR
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Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
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Tricare - Tricare Extra
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Tricare - Tricare Prime
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Tricare - Tricare Select
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TriWest - VA-PCCC
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United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
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UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
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UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
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UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
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UnitedHealth - Charter POS
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UnitedHealth - CHIP
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UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
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UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core EPO
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UnitedHealth - Core HMO
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UnitedHealth - Dual Complete Medicare Advantage
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UnitedHealth - Group Medicare Advantage
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UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
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UnitedHealth - Medicare Gold
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UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
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UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO+
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UnitedHealth - Navigate POS
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UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
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UnitedHealth - PPO
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UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
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UnitedHealth - Select EPO
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UnitedHealth - Select HMO
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UnitedHealth - Select Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - STAR
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UnitedHealth - STAR Kids
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UnitedHealth - STAR+PLUS
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UnitedHealth - UHC West Signature Value Gated HMO
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University Mary Hardin - Baylor-Employee Benefit Plan
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Your rights and protections against surprise medical bills

Insurance listings are subject to change without prior notice. Please call your physician's office or your health or insurance plan to verify coverage information prior to scheduling your visit or procedure. Not all members participating in contracted networks have "in network" access. In network participation may change from time to time without prior notice. Independent providers (which could include, for example only, anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists, emergency medicine physicians, advance practice professionals, and other independent providers of health care services) may deliver part of your care, and such providers may be considered out-of-network on your health and insurance plans even if the Facility may be considered in network. If you desire additional information as to the providers who may be involved in providing your care, you can either ask your treating provider (who may know some of the specialists or groups who could be involved) or you can request a list of Facility-based physician groups by calling the following toll free number: (877) 810-0372. This list is updated annually and is subject to change without prior notice.

Background

Education
  • Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine (1996)
  • Residency: General Surgery, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine (1997)
  • Residency: General Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine (2000)
  • Residency: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Childrens Hospital of Boston (2005)
  • Residency: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Brigham & Womens Hospital (2006)
  • Fellowship: Thoracic Aortic, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (2007)
Certifications
  • Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery - American Board of Thoracic Surgery/Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Industry Relationships

Baylor Scott & White Health’s vision is to be the most trusted name in giving and receiving safe, quality, compassionate healthcare.As part of that vision, Baylor Scott &White Health is committed to dealing honestly, fairly and with integrity in all matters to provide exemplary patient care, broaden medical knowledge, train the next generation of physicians and support outside relationships that promise public benefit. To that end, Baylor Scott & White Health physicians may collaborate with health care industry partners such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies(collectively referred to as Industry) to help develop medical breakthroughs, or provide medical expertise or education. To promote professional and commercial integrity in such matters, physicians who are employed, contracted for administrative duties or performing research with Baylor Scott & White Health seek advanced approval for certain new Industry relationships, and report their Industry relationships and activities to the Office of Corporate Compliance annually for review.

Baylor Scott & White Health publicly discloses reported payments to these physicians and their immediate family members of $5,000 or more from Industry companies with which the physicians interact as part of their professional activities. The information on this website may differ somewhat from information on other publicly available databases due to different reporting periods, definitions, or reporting requirements. Patients may visit CMS’ Open Payments Database for more information, and should feel free to speak with their physician about relationships with Industry.

As of Aug 25, 2020, William Brinkman, MD disclosed the following outside relationships with Industry:

VendorDescription
Medtronic, Inc.Consulting
W. L. Gore & AssociatesConsulting

Consulting: Service to a company (including as member of an advisory board) to give advice and expertise on a particular medical product, treatment or disease state, typically provided under a written agreement and in response to a particular business need

Reviews (62) for William Brinkman, MD

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Aug 29, 2023
Very good at all aspects
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Aug 29, 2023
I've never needed to see a cardiologist in the past. I was somewhat nervous of the testing outcome. Dr. Brinkman was professional and delivered a very understandable diagnosis. He put my worst fears at ease and suggest a clear path to follow for the future.
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Aug 24, 2023
Clear message as to where we are and why we believe that to be the case. Enough interaction for me to understand and , if I want, to alter the course of action. A good session.
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Aug 24, 2023
Reviewed all my prior tests and explained what he saw and felt no surgery was needed. Advised me to quit smoking and continue with me meds.
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Aug 24, 2023
Dr. Brinkmann took the time to review all of my issues and provide explanations that I could understand.
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Jul 20, 2023
Dr Brinkman is impressive with his care, patience and explanations. We appreciated his analogies to help us visualize and understand.
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Jul 13, 2023
Dr. Brinkman was very knowledgeable and spent time explaining everything. I handed him a list of questions and he answered all of them completely.
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Jul 7, 2023
Amazing and so patient oriented.
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Jun 29, 2023
He was very professional, and I could tell he truly would like to be able to fix my problems with my heart.
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Jun 27, 2023
Very professional
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Jun 22, 2023
He was very knowledgeable. He took the time to explain and make sure that I understood. I didn't feel rushed.
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Jun 22, 2023
Excellent
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Jun 8, 2023
Very nice experience All questions answered and very comfortable with outcome.
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May 30, 2023
Dr Brinkman is a very knowledgeable doctor and a awesome individual
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May 26, 2023
Very friendly and knowledgeable
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May 25, 2023
Very to the point, condition well explained.
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May 24, 2023
Well, spoken and easy to understand
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May 23, 2023
EVERYONE was fantastic! Kind, compassionate and top notch!
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May 18, 2023
Dr. Brinkmann explained my condition and answered every question I had. He was professional but also personal. I couldn't have asked for more.
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May 16, 2023
Considering options
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May 2, 2023
Very kind Dr !!!
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May 2, 2023
Dr Brinkman was very transparent about my options, listened to my concerns and questions and he told me what he thought was the best course of action for my care. My wife and I felt that we are in great hands under his care and guidance.
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Apr 24, 2023
Very thorough and on time
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Apr 21, 2023
Was very patient and kind and informative. Sent time explaining medical condition in detail.
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Apr 20, 2023
Excellent
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Apr 18, 2023
Impressed me as competent, confident and a straight shooter. Very much appreciate him.
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Apr 18, 2023
Very good
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Apr 11, 2023
His approach about my well being talks with genuine care and confidence
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Apr 11, 2023
Dr. BRINKMAN WAS AWESOME.
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Apr 8, 2023
Everyone was polite and helpful.
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