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Dr. Thomas Damato, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 66
Dr. Thomas Damato, MD
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Dr. Thomas Damato, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Temple, TX.
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Dr. Thomas Damato, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 66
Temple, TX
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. Thomas Damato, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Temple, TX.

About

Dr. Damato graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 1990 and completed a residency at Ea Va Grad School of Medicine|Eastern Virginia Medical School.Dr. Thomas Damato, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Temple, TX and has 34 years experience. Dr. Damato currently practices at Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple and are affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest and Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Temple. At present, Dr. Damato received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Damato's office accepts new patients. Dr. Damato is board certified in Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Aortic Aneurysm
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Aortic Aneurysm
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Atherosclerosis
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Embolectomy Arterial
Maze Procedure
Thoracentesis
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Tumor
Cancer
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Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebrovascular Disease
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Constrictive Pericarditis
Coronary Artery Dissection
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Embolism
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Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Head and Neck Cancer
Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Iliac Aneurysm
Lung Cancer
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Spider Veins
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Systolic Heart Failure
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Thrombosis
Thymomas
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Typical Atrial Flutter
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Coronary Thrombectomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Surgery
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Lung Surgery
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Segmentectomy
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Partial Lobectomy
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Varicose Vein Procedure
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Venous Thrombectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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Locations

  1. 1 Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Temple
    2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
  2. 2 Cardiovascular Surgery of Southern Nevada
    5320 S Rainbow Blvd Ste 282, Las Vegas, NV 89118
  3. 3 Scott & White Memorial Hospital
    2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
  4. 4 Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest
    100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712
  5. 5 Office
    50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd Ste 303, Waco, TX 76712

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4.4
Based on 10 Reviews
5 Stars (8)
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3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (1)

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Mar 18, 2024
He saved my befriends torn aorta thoracic. He is wonderful. We loved him. He switched to another location, he sent us a letter first many months before. He's wonderful. We miss him. He was great!
Steph — Mar 18, 2024
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Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
Vascular Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Cardiovascular Surgery, General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Eastern Virginia Medical School
    1991
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Ea Va Grad School of Medicine|Eastern Virginia Medical School
    1995
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Allegheny General Hospital
    1999
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Thomas Damato, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Damato's profile.

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

Yes, Dr. Thomas Damato, MD holds board certification in Cardiovascular Surgery, General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Hillcrest

    100 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX

  • Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Temple

    2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX