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Thu, 4/30

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Tue, 5/05

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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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Adults
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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 (75)

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
4.9
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 (51)

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Patients appreciate

Patients consistently praise Dr. Apolinario for his exceptional communication skills, noting that he explains medical conditions and treatment plans in clear, easy-to-understand terms rather than relying solely on technical jargon. Reviewers frequently highlight his ability to truly listen to their concerns, make them feel heard, and engage with them as partners in their care rather than simply talking at them. His thoroughness, medical knowledge, and genuine compassion are recurring themes, with many patients appreciating that he takes his time during appointments, answers all questions with patience, and never makes them feel rushed. Several reviewers also noted that he puts patients at ease when discussing potentially stressful health topics, and that his follow-up and coordination with other specialists is prompt and attentive.

Patients also share

One reviewer noted a desire for test results to be explained more thoroughly in layman's terms alongside the technical information, feeling uncertain about what their results meant beyond a general diagnosis. This was the only specific area of improvement mentioned across the reviews.

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.