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
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