
Highlights
Languages
- English
About Michael E Halkos
Emory Affiliation
Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
Emory Healthcare Network
Emory Physician Group Practice
Academic Title
Professor
Chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Department of Surgery
Year Started Practicing
2009
About the Provider
Professional Memberships
American College of Cardiology, Fellow
American Association for Thoracic Surgery
21st Century Cardiothoracic Surgical Society
Cardiothoracic Surgery Network (CTSNet)
International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgeons
Joint Council on Thoracic Surgery Education
Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Society of University Surgeons
Southern Thoracic Surgical Association
Thoracic Surgery Residents Association
Thoracic Surgery Directors Association
Interpretive Services
Awards
AOA 2018
Intuitive Surgical Investigator Award, Graham Foundation of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, 2016
2015 Woodruff Leadership Academy, Emory University
First Place Award for Best Paper/Presentation (Senior Author), Robert Emery Young Investigator Award Competition, International Society of Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2013
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Locations
- Emory Cardiothoracic Surgery at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
- 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Harrison Pavilion, Ste 200, Atlanta, GA 30342
- Get Directions
- phone: 404-778-7200
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Emory University School of Medicine, Thoracic Surgery, 2009
- Residency: Emory University School of Medicine, General Surgery, 2006
- Medical Education: Emory University School of Medicine, MD, 1999
Board Certifications
- Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery: American Board of Thoracic Surgery, 2010
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2007
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
330 ratingsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2025
The dr was very friendly, polite, kind, respectful of our concerns and explained everything in great detail. We were not rushed and had plenty of time to discuss everything. Highly recommended!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2025
Outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
Dr.Halkos was very kind and friendly. He answered all of our questions and explained my problem, showed images on computer screen, explained 3-D model. Most informative. We were impressed with his personable demeanor and the amount of time he gave us. As the patient, I felt encouraged when we left.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
All interactions with staff and Dr. Halkos were extremely helpful, positive, and detailed. The best professionals gave us satisfaction and relaxation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2025
Just plain exceptional!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2025
I will recommend Dr Halkos and this staff to everyone I know that needs their service. I count each one of them a blessings
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/30/2025
I saw the PA (Amanda) first. She is great, gives excellent care. Then I saw Dr. Halkos for surgery follow-up. He also took the time to answer my questions, reassure me of my condition, excellent experience, They are an amazing team!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2025
Dr. Halkos is very professional in all respects
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2025
Got down to my level. Very concerned about other conditions and showed sincere concern with questions and then gave honest opinion
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2025
Doctor made me feel a personal as well as a professional connection. He carefully explained my situation and the several avenues that could be approached to correct the issue I have. And this was done in a way that was understandable without seeming to "talk down" to me whenever I wasn't familiar with certain bits of terminology.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Dr Halkos was very efficient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2025
Wonderful knowledgeable professional polite helpful Care Provider
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/18/2025
My frustration is that what you experience after the surgery is not clearly discussed, written down or ever addressed. I was led to believe that after a short period of time, I would be recuperating quite well. That has not been the case. It is typical to have low blood pressure, anemia, fluid in your lungs, more exhaustion than expected all of which is fine for recovery. I would have preferred that it was made clear upfront what the recovery would look like. We were not prepared and had to scramble to get help for my recovery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
Very impressed with surgeon and entire staff. Will let you know more after my heart valve surgery!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2025
Excellent service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
I would definately recommend this practice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2025
Dr. Halkos is an excellent physician. I trust him completely. He is skilled, intelligent, humorous and engaging. May God bless his service to the field of medicine.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Told us exactly what would be happening.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/19/2025
I highly recommend this provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2025
The procedure I was expecting has come a very long way when I arrived there with the experience I've had with others I have known to have gone through the procedure it was a very pleasant surprise to be told with no complications the procedure would be done totally different and to me that's a miracle and a blessing and I am so grateful and thank God for medical professionals there at Emory.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2025
Extremely a positive experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/3/2025
Excellent from beginning to end
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
Doc and his assistant were fantastic
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
Excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2025
One word outstanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
Starting from the nurse, the PA and doctor they were wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2025
Excellent response and service from everyone
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2025
All good!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2025
Very good experience. Excellent and honest explanation of conditions and outcomes of possible procedures
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2025
Outstanding experience with Dr. Halkos
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2025
As previously stated in the survey, everyone was very outstanding, polite, and helpful made me feel at home
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2025
My experience was very good.I felt like my concerns were heard and my questions answered throughly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2025
Always the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2025
Very pleased with providers!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2025
Dr. Halkos spent the time needed (and offered the expertise sought) to cover all of my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2025
The best at what they do...
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2025
Dr. Halkos' team was very helpful and knowledgeable about my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2025
Everyone was helpful and supportive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2025
Excellent experience!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
Already telling others what a great experience I had
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
Very nice and explained the care and treatment
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2025
I have never had a care provider and staff that I felt so comfortable with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2024
I would recommend Dr. Halkos and his team highly to friends, family or co-workers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/21/2024
Doctor went over tests results which clearly showed my problem and proceeded in logical detail the plan for treatment and the possible secondary plan probably the best consultation I have ever had withe a Doctor The PA was also very informative and had an excellent manner about her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2024
The doctor was very straight forward And quick
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2024
Very satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2024
Exceeded all expectations
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/7/2024
EXCELLENT at every level...
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2024
Would recommend highly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2024
Excellence in every way. Comfortable with his experience and his thoroughness.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/2/2024
Dr was very good and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2024
I could not have found a better doctor than Dr. Halkos. I was very fortunate to have him attend to my needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2024
The doctor seem really concerned and listened
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
Appreciated the fact that he wasn't able to correct my problem but set me up with someone who could.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2024
Everyone was fantastic and made me feel safe and well taken care of.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2024
Dr. Halkos and company always the best . Awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2024
Unanswered questions were questions that need a no -applicable space.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2024
Good
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2024
Everyone was super nice answered all questions. Explained everything very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2024
Great experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2024
Dr Halkos was phenomenal. Can't ask for more. As an ophthalmologist I will learn from him in my approach to my patients. He is awesome.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2024
Dr Halkos saved my life with this procedure. I feel 100% better post surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
Highly recommend.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2024
Awesome !!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2024
Dr. Halkos was personable and informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2024
Highly recommend, very professional and thorough
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2024
Dr Halkos gave me his card at the end of the visit and told me he would talk to some of the doctors about whether or not they can Stent the other two areas because he could only bypass one. He picked the easy to get to blockage instead of the one my earlier stent doctor from Arkansas Heart Hospital, Dr. Gary Nash told me needed the stent. He explained why that particular area was a problem for stents and also why it was unreachable without open heart. Dr Halcose did not listen to what I explained and would not talk with me on the phone the next day. Instead he sent my paperwork to the scheduler to book me for robotic bypass without further explanation. I called and sent text but could not get a response.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
Dr. Halkos, was genuinely concerned about my coronary artery blockage and spent more than adequate time to answer all my questions even of a technical nature.I have met a few cardiologist before arriving at Dr. Halkos and this was the best interaction ever.I feel very comfortable with Dr. Halkos doing my Robotic hybrid bypass. I hope he stays with Emory and Atlanta for the next 20 years so that I don't have to go anywhere else till I am alive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
Dr. Halkos was outstanding explaining my clinical options!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2024
Very well pleased with my visit. The Doctor explained everything to me and answered all me questions and concerns.
