Bret Borchelt, MD

Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

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Novant Health Cardiothoracic Surgeons

4622 Country Club Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27104

(336) 768-9535

66 miles away

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About

I wanted to be a surgeon since I was 9 years old, after my younger sister had successful open-heart surgery. But it wasn't until halfway through my nine-year surgical training program that I decided to devote my career to thoracic and cardiovascular surgery.

A cardiothoracic surgeon specializes in procedures of the heart, lung, esophagus and other organs in the chest. I'm proud to be part of a dedicated team that provides top-notch care in this field. The team approach is essential not only to...

What I treat

Specialties: Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Areas of focus: Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Lung Surgery, Heart/CABG Surgery, Atrial Fibrillation

Board certifications

Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Years of experience

20+ years of experience

Education

Healthcare Education: Medical College of Virginia (1991)
Internship: University of Maryland School of Medicine (1992)
Residency: University of Maryland School of Medicine (1997)
Fellowship: University of Maryland School of Medicine (2000)

Personal

Languages: English
Gender: Male

Reviews

Likelihood of recommending this provider

44 Ratings

Provider efforts to include you in decisions5

Provider concern for questions or worries5

Provider explanation of problem or condition5

Provider discussed proposed treatments4.9

1-5 of 9 Reviews

03/22/2026 | Verified Patient

He's great!

03/22/2026 | Verified Patient

Doctor was very interested in my problem and clearly explained my options for treatment. Very good bedside manner.

02/21/2026 | Verified Patient

Very informative, listened to us and explained everything in terms we could understand

01/10/2026 | Verified Patient

Very impressed

09/20/2025 | Verified Patient

Dr. Borchelt was great! He explained everything and anything in a way we could understand and with concern for us. The doctor was very friendly and comforting also.

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Novant Health Cardiothoracic Surgeons

Wheelchair accessible

4622 Country Club Road, Suite 180

Winston-Salem, NC 27104

336-768-9535

Fax: (336) 768-4155