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Dr. John Pool, MD

Dr. John Pool, MD

Thoracic Surgery*

Dr. John Pool, MD is a thoracic surgery specialist in Dallas, TX. He is affiliated with medical facilities Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano. He is accepting new patients.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 121 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (121 reviews)

Practice

8230 Walnut Hill Ln Ste 208 Dallas, TX 75231

Make an Appointment

(214) 692-6135

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Pool specializes in the areas of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery & Thoracic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
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Dr. Pool's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pool

4.9

121 ratings, 104 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Susan A. – Apr 20, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Taylor – Apr 11, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 07, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Kevin – Mar 26, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kat – Mar 13, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Francis – Mar 10, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 09, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 19, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 15, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sammy – Feb 15, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jim – Feb 13, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Cy – Nov 24, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sharon W – Nov 21, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 22, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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CrisD – Jul 27, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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May 09, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Staff wasn't friendly
Helpful
Mar 01, 2024
Thank you for reaching out to us with your...Read More
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 20, 2024
Dr. Pool's Reply –
Thank you! We’re grateful for the five stars.
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 21, 2024
Hi. It means the world to us that you took time...Read More
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 10, 2023
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About Me

care philosophy

Cardiac and thoracic surgeon based in Dallas, TX. I specialize in complex and minimally-invasive and robotic heart and lung surgery.

biography

I was raised in NC, went to Bama and studied chemical engineering. I graduated from UTSW for medical school and trained in General Surgery and then cardiac and thoracic s

  • Thoracic Surgery

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  • Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Baylor University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • Baylor University Medical Center-dallas

    Internship Hospital

  • University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    Medical School

  • University Of Alabama

    Undergraduate School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Thoracic Surgery†
†Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Texas Health Heart & Lung Surgical Specialists8230 Walnut Hill Ln Ste 208 Dallas, TX 75231
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Practice

Thibodaux Regional Health System602 N Acadia Rd Thibodaux, LA 70301
2

Practice

Christianacare4755 Ogletown Stanton Rd Newark, DE 19718
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas

    8200 Walnut Hill Ln
    Dallas, TX 75231
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano

    6200 W Parker Rd
    Plano, TX 75093
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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