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Michael E Halkos

Michael E Halkos, MD, MSc

4.9330 ratings

Cardiac Surgery

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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

Dr. Halkos is Chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Emory Healthcare and Emory University School of Medicine and oversees cardiothoracic surgery programs at 8 Emory Healthcare owned or affiliated hospitals.  He is an academic cardiac surgeon-scientist with expertise in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, specifically robotic mitral valve surgery, robotic-assisted coronary artery bypass surgery, hybrid coronary revascularization, and hybrid atrial fibrillation ablation. He also routinely performs traditional cardiac surgical procedures.  At Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, Dr. Halkos and Douglas Murphy, MD, helm one of the largest and most successful robotic cardiac surgical programs in the world. He is also one of the highest volume surgeons in performing robotic coronary bypass procedures and an international leader in hybrid coronary revascularization. Dr. Halkos directs the Cardiothoracic Center for Clinical Research, which has served as the national and international PI site for several FDA  investigational device exemption trials and has enrolled patients into numerous multicenter clinical trials in cardiac and thoracic surgery.

Professional Memberships

American College of Surgeons, Fellow

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

To provide the highest quality of care, interpreter services may be utilized to ensure proper communication of medical information for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and non-English speaking patients or family members.

Awards

2018 Inductee, Emory MilliPub Club (recognizes current Emory faculty who have published one or more individual papers that have each garnered more than 1,000 citations; such a paper is commonly considered a "citation classic" and represents high impact scholarship)

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

  1. Emory Cardiothoracic Surgery at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
    • 5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Harrison Pavilion, Ste 200, Atlanta, GA 30342
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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 ratings

The 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.

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/21/2026

    Very good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Outstanding

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 8/27/2025

    Just plain exceptional!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 7/11/2025

    Dr. Halkos is very professional in all respects

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Dr Halkos was very efficient

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    Wonderful knowledgeable professional polite helpful Care Provider

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 5/28/2025

    Excellent service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/23/2025

    I would definately recommend this practice

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 5/21/2025

    Told us exactly what would be happening.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/19/2025

    I highly recommend this provider.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2025

    Extremely a positive experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/3/2025

    Excellent from beginning to end

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Doc and his assistant were fantastic

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/23/2025

    Excellent!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/18/2025

    One word outstanding.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/16/2025

    Starting from the nurse, the PA and doctor they were wonderful

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/10/2025

    Excellent response and service from everyone

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/10/2025

    All good!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/9/2025

    Very good experience. Excellent and honest explanation of conditions and outcomes of possible procedures

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/9/2025

    Outstanding experience with Dr. Halkos

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 3/26/2025

    Great

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2025

    Always the best

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/19/2025

    Very pleased with providers!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 3/3/2025

    The best at what they do...

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/26/2025

    Excellent

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/19/2025

    Dr. Halkos' team was very helpful and knowledgeable about my concerns.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/12/2025

    Everyone was helpful and supportive

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/7/2025

    Excellent experience!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/5/2025

    Already telling others what a great experience I had

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/15/2025

    Very nice and explained the care and treatment

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/8/2025

    I have never had a care provider and staff that I felt so comfortable with.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/24/2024

    I would recommend Dr. Halkos and his team highly to friends, family or co-workers.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 12/20/2024

    The doctor was very straight forward And quick

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/11/2024

    Very satisfied

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/9/2024

    Exceeded all expectations

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/7/2024

    EXCELLENT at every level...

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/4/2024

    Would recommend highly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/4/2024

    Excellence in every way. Comfortable with his experience and his thoroughness.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/2/2024

    Dr was very good and informative.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 10/20/2024

    The doctor seem really concerned and listened

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 8/30/2024

    Everyone was fantastic and made me feel safe and well taken care of.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2024

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/16/2024

    Dr. Halkos and company always the best . Awesome

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2024

    Unanswered questions were questions that need a no -applicable space.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/19/2024

    Good

    4 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2024

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2024

    Everyone was super nice answered all questions. Explained everything very well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/15/2024

    Great experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 7/3/2024

    Dr Halkos saved my life with this procedure. I feel 100% better post surgery.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/17/2024

    Highly recommend.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/14/2024

    Awesome !!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2024

    Good

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/22/2024

    Dr. Halkos was personable and informative

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/8/2024

    Highly recommend, very professional and thorough

    2 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed 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 stars
    Reviewed on 4/24/2024

    Dr. Halkos was outstanding explaining my clinical options!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/17/2024

    Very well pleased with my visit. The Doctor explained everything to me and answered all me questions and concerns.