Brian Allen Bruckner, MD

Specializing in Thoracic and CV Surgery

Dr. Brian Bruckner is board-certified in general and cardiovascular surgery with 15 years of experience. He is the Director of Thoracic Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support and Primary Heart Transplant Surgeon. Originally from Florida, he received his medical degree at the University of Florida College of Medicine and completed his surgical residency at Baylor University College of Medicine. He did his cardiovascular and transplantation fellowship at the renowned Texas Heart Institute in Houston, Texas. He provides compassionate and patient-focused care and works diligently with the Heart Failure Specialists at Baptist Memorial Hospital. Dr. Bruckner joined Baptist Medical Group in 2022.

Meet The Doctor

What can a patient expect when they have you as a doctor?

Patients can expect compassionate, attentive care from a doctor who listens to and respects a patient’s concerns and desires.

What is the most important factor in a doctor patient relationship and why?

Communication is extremely important. Many of the procedures I perform are complex and take the time to explain all the details to my patients in language they can understand.

What hobbies or activities do you enjoy when you're not working?

In my spare time I enjoy playing the piano.

What about your line of work do you find the most rewarding and why?

When patients recover and do well following my procedures. Knowing I have helped improve a patient’s quality of life brings great satisfaction.

Education

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Science of biochemistry; University of Florida; 1993

Graduate School

Master of Science, biochemistry and piano performance; University of Florida; 1997

Medical School

University of Florida College of Medicine; 1997

Internship

Baylor College of Medicine; 1998

Residency

General Surgery; Baylor College of Medicine; 2005

Fellowship

Texas Heart Institute Cardiovascular Surgery and Transplantation

Awards, Certifications & Memberships

Board Certifications

Board certified in general surgery and thoracic surgery by the American Board of Surgery

Professional Organizations

American Medical Association
Texas Medical Association
Society of Thoracic Surgery
American Association of Thoracic Surgery
International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation