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Dr. Blaine Heric, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
5.0 (15)
Map Pin Small Clearwater, FL
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Blaine Heric, MD

Dr. Blaine Heric, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Clearwater, FL. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 42 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College and is affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital. Dr. Heric, completed a residency at Cleveland Clin Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Heric an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Heric works at Practice in Clearwater, FL. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Heric's Office Locations

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    Baycare Medical Group Inc
    455 Pinellas St Ste 320, Clearwater, FL 33756 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (727) 446-2273

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  • Morton Plant Hospital

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Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
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Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Maze Procedure
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atrial Fibrillation
Carotid Artery Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Pleural Effusion
Systolic Heart Failure
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Diseases
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Aortic Stenosis
Atrial Septal Defect
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Biventricular Heart Failure
Cardiac Tamponade
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Mediastinal Tumors
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Thymomas
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Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Closed Endoscopic Biopsy of Bronchus With Robotic Assistance
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Heart Defect Repair
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Surgery
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Segmentectomy
Open Thymectomy
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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    About Dr. Blaine Heric, MD

    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 42 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1912971946
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Cleveland Clin Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Walter Reed Army Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Weill Cornell Medical College
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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