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Dr. Blaine Heric, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 67
Dr. Blaine Heric, MD
5.0 (15 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Blaine Heric, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 67
Clearwater, FL
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Blaine Heric, MD works in Clearwater, FL as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon and has 42 years experience.

They are board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 1982. Dr. Heric completed a residency at Cleveland Clin Hospital. At present, Dr. Heric has received an average rating of 5.0 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. They are affiliated with Morton Plant Hospital. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Heric practices at Practice in Clearwater, FL.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

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Patients said scheduling was easy.

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Locations

  1. 1 BayCare Medical Group Inc
    455 Pinellas St Ste 320, Clearwater, FL 33756

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Nov 21, 2022
Open Heart surgery 2005, I was in good shape then, and only 55 yrs, had an artery aneurysm Dr. H used a mammary artery rather than a vein, prolonged my life. I am now 73 and walk, lift weights and are very energetic. Joe Doren ps: I thank Dr. Heric daily!
JOSEPH DOREN — Nov 21, 2022
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Weill Cornell Medical College
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Walter Reed Army Medical Center
    1983
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Cleveland Clin Hospital
    1993
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Blaine Heric, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Heric accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Heric accepts here.

Dr. Heric has a star rating of 5.0/5 and has been reviewed 15 times.

Dr. Heric is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Dr. Heric has been practicing as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon for 42 years.

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