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Dr. John Waters, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
3.9 (7)
Map Pin Small Plano, TX
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. John Waters, MD

Dr. John Waters, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Plano, TX. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 14 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Waters an average 3.9 star rating.

Dr. Waters works at Practice in Plano, TX with other offices in Dallas, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Pleural Effusion and Partial Lung Collapse along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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. Waters' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    4708 Alliance Blvd Ste 540, Plano, TX 75093 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (469) 800-6200
  2. 2
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (214) 648-3515
  3. 3
    Ut Southwestern Zale Lipshy Pavilion William P Clements Jr University Hospital
    6201 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (214) 633-0948
  4. 4
    Office
    6202 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (214) 645-4673

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Pleural Effusion
Partial Lung Collapse
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Abdominal Pain
Atrial Fibrillation
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Heart Defects
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Cancer
Gallstones
Gastroparesis
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleura Cancer
Rib Fracture
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Carotid Artery Disease
Cholangiocarcinoma
Chylothorax
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Empyema
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Endocarditis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pyloric Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Subacute Endocarditis
Systolic Heart Failure
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thymomas
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Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Acid Reflux Surgery
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Mastectomy
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Partial Lobectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Pyloromyotomy
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Spinal Nerve Block
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Thyroidectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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    About Dr. John Waters, MD

    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 14 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1710205208
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. John Waters, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Waters is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Waters has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Waters has seen patients for Pleural Effusion and Partial Lung Collapse, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Waters on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    7 patients have reviewed Dr. Waters. The overall rating for this provider is 3.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Waters.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Waters, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Waters appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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