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Dr. Detlef Wencker, MD

Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology* Age 61
Dr. Detlef Wencker, MD
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Dr. Detlef Wencker, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiologist in Temple, TX.
Dr. Detlef Wencker, MD
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Dr. Detlef Wencker, MD

Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology* Age 61
Temple, TX
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Detlef Wencker, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiologist in Temple, TX.

About

Dr. Wencker graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA / ANCHORAGE CAMPUS. Dr. Detlef Wencker, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiologist in Temple, TX and has 31 years experience. Dr. Wencker currently practices at Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple and are affiliated with Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Temple and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest. At present, Dr. Wencker received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Wencker's office accepts new patients. Dr. Wencker is board certified in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
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Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
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Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
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Endocarditis
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Cardiovascular Diagnostic Test
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Dobutamine Thallium Stress Test
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Heart Transplant
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Impella Device
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Nuclear Stress Testing
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening (PAD)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pharmacologic Nuclear Stress Test
Pharmacologic Stress Test, Adenosine
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Thoracentesis
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

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Locations

  1. 1 Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple
    2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (254) 724-2111
  2. 2 Baylor Scott & White Hillcrest Congestive Heart Failure Clinic
    120 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Ste 103, Waco, TX 76712
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (254) 202-9950

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Sep 14, 2024
Dr. Wencker earns the highest rating I have ever given a cardiologist. His knowledge, listening skills, explanations and advocacy for patients is unsurpassed in my experience. My evaluation at Baylor, Dallas, in 2018 resulted in my receiving an LVAD which saved my life.
— Sep 14, 2024
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Specialties*
Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology
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Education

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  • UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA / ANCHORAGE CAMPUS
    1993
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  • Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Detlef Wencker, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Wencker's profile.

Dr. Detlef Wencker, MD is affiliated with Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Temple and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest.

Yes, Dr. Detlef Wencker, MD holds board certification in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology and Cardiovascular Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Temple

    2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest

    100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX