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: Heart/CABG Surgery, Lung Surgery, Aortic Aneurysm Repair, Atrial Fibrillation

Board certifications

Surgery (General Surgery)
Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Years of experience

19+ 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

4.9

35 Ratings

Provider discussed proposed treatments4.9

Provider concern for questions or worries4.9

Provider efforts to include you in decisions4.9

Provider explanation of problem or condition5

1-5 of 12 Reviews

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.

09/06/2025 | Verified Patient

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09/04/2025 | Verified Patient

A great experience!

08/23/2025 | Verified Patient

Good visit. Took time to explain things.

08/07/2025 | Verified Patient

I am very excited to have this heart surgery, Dr. Borchelt has made me have no regrets about Dr. Clark referring me to him.