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Tue, 6/23

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Wed, 6/24

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Mon, 6/29

  • 3:30 PM

Locations of Michael A. Apolinario, MD

Biography


Dr. Apolinario is dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care for patients with cardiovascular disease, with particular interests in heart failure and advanced cardiac imaging. He is extensively trained in ... echocardiography and nuclear cardiology and holds certifications from those respective boards. He is committed to integrating advanced diagnostics and evidence-based therapies to improve patient outcomes while emphasizing education and shared decision-making.


Outside of medicine, Dr. Apolinario values time spent with family and friends, particularly when shared over good food and conversation. Maintaining an active lifestyle is also a priority for him, and he enjoys participating in a variety of sports including basketball, tennis, golf, running and weightlifting.

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Ages Seen
Adults
Geriatrics
Language(s) Spoken
English
Education
Education: Medical College of Wisconsin (2019)
Internship: Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (2020)
Residency: Internal Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (2022)
Fellowship: Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine (2025)
Certifications
Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Plano
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine

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Patient Ratings (96)

The patient rating score is an average of all responses to physician-related questions on our nationally recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey .

4.9 overall patient satisfaction
averageRating metric
4.9
Provider included you in decisions
5.0
Time Care Provider spent with Patient
4.9
Rate Care Provider
5.0
Friendliness/Courtesy of Care Provider
4.9
Provider showed concern
4.9
Wait Time at Clinic

Patient Comments (57)

Overview of patient comments

Summary created using AI

Patients appreciate

Patients consistently praise Dr. Apolinario for his exceptional communication style, thorough approach, and genuine attentiveness. Reviewers frequently highlight that he takes time to explain medical information in clear, easy-to-understand terms rather than relying solely on technical language. Many patients specifically appreciate that he never makes them feel rushed, listens carefully to their concerns, and actively involves them in developing their care plans. His knowledge and professionalism are repeatedly noted, as is his warm, personable bedside manner that helps put patients at ease when discussing complex or concerning health issues. Several reviewers also commend his thoroughness in reviewing prior records and coordinating referrals and follow-up care.

Patients also share

The reviews contain very few criticisms. One patient noted a desire for test results to be explained more consistently in layman's terms alongside technical explanations, feeling uncertain about what their results meant beyond a general diagnosis. This was an isolated concern and not reflected in other reviews, the majority of which specifically praised Dr. Apolinario's ability to communicate clearly and accessibly.

Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey and are displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.