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  • Thoracic Surgery
  • 29 years of experience
  • First Physicians Group Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgery 1540 S Tamiami Trl Ste 303, Sarasota, FL 34239
  • (941) 917-8791

Brief Intro

Dr. Hoffberger performs cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, specializing in minimally invasive valve repair and replacement. Dr. Hoffberger is a Florida native, born and raised in North Miami Beach. He graduated from Tulane University College of Biomedical Engineering in 1992. Dr. Hoffberger completed medical school at NovaSoutheastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1996 and went on to train in General Surgery at Michigan State University - Botsford General Hospital. In 2003, Dr. Hoffberger completed his training in Cardiothoracic Surgery (heart surgery and lung surgery) at the prestigious Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Hoffberger practiced Cardiothoracic Surgery in Southeastern Michigan for 7 years and in 2010 eventually returned home to South Florida to establish, grow, and develop a new cardiac surgical program in Northern Broward County. Dr. Hoffberger has performed more than 2500 cardiac and thoracic procedures including coronary revascularization, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, mitral valve repair, complex multi-valve operations, high-risk operations, thoracic vascular reconstructions, and cancer surgery. Dr. Hoffberger continues to serve his profession as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery at NovaSoutheastern Medical School and Chair-Elect of the Division of Cardiothoracic/Vascular Surgery of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons.

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Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Nova Southeastern University College Of Osteopathic - 1996

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Location & Hours

  • First Physicians FL &
  • 1540 S Tamiami Trl Ste 303, Sarasota, FL 34239
  • Mon:8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Tue:8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Wed:8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Thu:8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Fri:8:30 am - 4:30 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Thoracic Surgery

Conditions Addressed

  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
  • Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis
  • Abdominal Hernia
  • Breast Disorders
  • Ventral Hernia
  • Malignant Neoplasm of Female Breast
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Procedures Performed

  • Aortic Aneurysm Repair
  • Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair
  • Septal Defect Repair
  • Aortic Aneurysm Repair
  • Heart Valve Procedures
  • Coronary Artery Bypass
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Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • AARP
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Humana
  • UniCare
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Tricare
  • Cigna
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • HealthSmart
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Golden Rule
  • Freedom Health
  • Wellcare
  • MVP Health Care
  • Ambetter
  • University of Arizona Health Plans
  • CHAMPVA
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EmblemHealth
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  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 120
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  • Children's Hospital 16
  • Urology 119
  • Psychiatry 65
  • Geriatrics 94
  • Rehabilitation 70
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  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 36