Dr. Peper is an experienced surgeon, certified by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He has spent his entire career dealing with surgical issues concerning the heart, lungs, arterial and venous systems. His life’s work has been in helping restore proper circulation to the heart, the brain, the arms and legs and other organs. He graduated from UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas in 1980, and had vascular training at the renowned Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. His heart surgery and thoracic (chest) surgical training was at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, in Cleveland Ohio.

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Education and Training

Medical Board Certification

Thoracic Surgery, American Board of Thoracic Surgery

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Fellowship

Vascular Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit

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Residency

General Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital

Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinc Foundation

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Internship

General Surgery, Henry Ford Hospital

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Degree

UT Southwestern Medical School, MD

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Professional Recognition

Fellow of the American College of Surgeons

Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians

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Languages

English

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