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Dr. Michael Wait, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 68
Dr. Michael Wait, MD

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Dr. Michael Wait, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Dallas, TX.
Dr. Michael Wait, MD

Dr. Michael Wait, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 68
Dallas, TX
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43 years of experience

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Dr. Michael Wait, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Dallas, TX.
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About Dr. Michael Wait, MD

Dr. Wait graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 1983 and completed a residency at University Tex SW Medical Center. Dr. Michael Wait, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Dallas, TX and has 43 years experience. Dr. Wait has experience treating conditions like Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Wait's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Wait is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Pulmonary Embolism
Tracheal Surgery
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Pulmonary Embolism
Tracheal Surgery
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Pulmonary Embolism
Tracheal Surgery
Pulmonary Thrombectomy
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pericardial Disease
Pleural Effusion
Port Placements or Replacements
Interstitial Lung Disease
Congenital Heart Defects
Lung Transplant
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pneumonitis
Systolic Heart Failure
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Septal Defect
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Empyema
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Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adhesive Pericarditis
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Septal Defect
Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD)
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Wall Deformity
Chylothorax
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Constrictive Pericarditis
Cor Pulmonale
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Endocarditis
Esophageal Fistula
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Heart Attack (STEMI)
Heart Valve Disorders
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Lung Cancer
Marfan Syndrome
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pleural Neoplasm
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Septic Embolism
Subacute Endocarditis
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thymomas
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Typical Atrial Flutter
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Abdominal Organ Transplant
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Repair
Aortic Valve Replacement
Aortic Valve Surgery
Aortic Valvuloplasty
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Bronchoscopy
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Fiberoptic Bronchoscopy
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Surgery
Heart Transplant
Heart Valve Replacement
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Heart-Lung Transplant
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
Laparotomy
Laser Bronchoscopy
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lung Biopsy
Lung Removal
Lung Surgery
Lung Volume Reduction Surgery (LVRS)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Partial Lobectomy
Pulmonary Procedures
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Renal Transplant
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Stenting Procedures of the Airway (Trachea) and Esophagus
Sympathectomy
Thoracentesis
Thoracic Surgical Procedure
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Reconstruction
Tracheal Resection
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Tumor Resection
Tumor Surgery
Valvuloplasty
Ventricular Restoration
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Humana
    Choice Care PPO
    Preferred PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna
  • Blue Choice
    Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • MultiPlan PPO
    PHCS Network PPO
  • Open Access
  • National (BlueCard) PPO

Where Dr. Michael Wait, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390
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Meet Dr. Michael Wait, MD

Specialties*
Lung Transplant Surgery
Transplant Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Wait's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Wait, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Wait's profile.

Dr. Wait frequently treats the following conditions: Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Wait, MD is affiliated with William P. Clements JR. University Hospital, UT Southwestern University Hospital-Zale Lipshy and Parkland Health and Hospital System.

Yes, Dr. Michael Wait, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    1983
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • University Tex SW Medical Center
    1984
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • University Tex SW Medical Center
    1990
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University Tex SW Medical Center
    1992
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Michael Wait, MD Practices

  • William P. Clements JR. University Hospital

    6201 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX

  • UT Southwestern University Hospital-Zale Lipshy

    5151 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX

  • Parkland Health and Hospital System

    5200 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX

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