William V. Martinez, Jr., MD, FACS
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
1000 Asylum Avenue Suite 3201A Hartford Connecticut, 06105About
A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. William V. Martinez, Jr., MD, FACS is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon currently serving his patients at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center. With over 25 years of experience in the field, Dr. Martinez, Jr. holds expertise in minimally invasive surgery, mitral valve repair surgery, off pump coronary artery bypass graft surgery, and congestive heart failure surgery. To begin his career, Dr. Martinez, Jr. earned his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University. From there, he attended New York University and completed his general surgery residency followed by his cardiothoracic surgery fellowship. Board-certified in cardiothoracic surgery by The American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Dr. Martinez, Jr. attributes his success to hard work and compassionate patient care. On a more personal note, when he is not working, Dr. Martinez, Jr. enjoys spending his free time golfing, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.
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Education and Training
Thomas Jefferson University
Board Certification
The American Board of Thoracic Surgery-Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Fellowships
- New York University-Cardiothoracic Surgery
Hobbies / Sports
- golf, fishing, hanging out
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