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Dr. Wendell Phillips, MD

Dr. Wendell Phillips, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Wendell Phillips, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Tyler, TX and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with UT Health Tyler. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

700 Olympic Plaza Cir Ste 508 Tyler, TX 75701

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Phillips specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Phillips' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Phillips

4.2
5 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
80%
80%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
20%
20%

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Triple bypass surgery
Excellent surgeon. We felt very positive with Dr Phillips. Helped in saving my husband’s life! Highly recommend.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dan and Julia Macias – Mar 20, 2025
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Horrid
When he came out of my dad's room and said my bad I have to figure outvwhat i did wrong so I don't ever do it again, we knew bad outcomes were were ahead
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Kl – Dec 26, 2023
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I was very pleased with Dr Phillips He did my husband's heart Bypass surgery. Then he did my 4 bypass surgery Would not trust any other Doctor Very caring and understanding He and Dr Sick saved my life
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Pamela Baggett in Kerens Texas – May 25, 2018
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Dr. Phillips saved my husband’s life in February 2018. He is an excellent surgeon and a very caring person.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Athens, TX – Apr 15, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon W. Stephen Phillips, MD, was trained in Houston by pioneering heart surgeon Denton Cooley, MD, and has been practicing heart surgery at ETMC since 1997.

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biography

Stephen Phillips, MD is a Board Certified General Surgeon and Board Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon who practices at the ETMC Cardiovascular Institute in Tyler, Texas.
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Bethesda Usn Hospital|st Lukes Episcopal Hospital|tex Heart Institute

    Residency Hospital, 1992
  • Bethesda Usn Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1987
  • Tulane University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

Elias I Fanous JR MD PA700 Olympic Plaza Cir Ste 508 Tyler, TX 75701
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Practice

EtMc Physician Group Inc.1000 E 5th St Ste 400 Tyler, TX 75701
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

UT Health Tyler1000 S Beckham Ave Tyler, TX 75701
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UT Health Tyler

    1000 S Beckham Ave
    Tyler, TX 75701
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

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