Dawn S. Hui, M.D.
Associate Professor
Associate Residency Program Director
Dr. Hui is an adult cardiac surgeon. She enjoys aortic surgery including aortic root and aortic arch surgery, multiple arterial coronary bypass grafting, and structural heart interventions including transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR). Her passion is to continually improve patient’s lives and outcomes through collaborative approaches to patient care, and through community education on the prevention and treatment of heart disease. As such, she is a key member of the UT Health Heart Team, as well as a board member and President-Elect of the San Antonio Chapter of the American Heart Association.
A board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. Hui obtained her medical degree and general surgery residency at The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, followed by cardiothoracic surgical training at The University of Southern California. She is an Associate Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at UT Health San Antonio. She also serves as Associate Program Director of the Thoracic Surgery Residency program and is the faculty advisor for the CT Surgery Interest group at the School of Medicine. Her research interests include clinical outcomes and translational research. She is an active mentor in both clinical and academic research for many students and residents.
Nationally, Dr. Hui is on the Editorial Boards of the Annals of Thoracic Surgery and The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, and serves on the STS PAC Board of Directors to promote advocacy for cardiothoracic surgery. A native of Texas, she is a graduate of The Juilliard School and was a violinist in the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra before changing careers. Since 2012 she has been blessed to be married to Justin Wirpel, a principal partner at Isogent, an information technology services company.
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Professional Background
Education
- 2005 - Master's - University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
- 2000 - Certificate - Premedical Sciences - Columbia University, New York NY
- 1997 - Bachelor's - Music Performance - The Juilliard School, New York NY
Training
- 2013 - Residency - Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery - University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles CA
- 2010 - Residency - General Surgery Residency - University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas TX
Highlights
2020 Board of Advisors, Society of Thoracic Surgeons Political Action Committee
2019 Society of Thoracic Surgeons Fly-In Advocacy Scholarship Recipient
2017 Dean’s Faculty Recognition Award for Clinical Service
2016 Director’s Special Recognition, Physician of the Year, Ctr for Comprehensive Cardiovascular Care, St. Louis UniversityAppointments
- 2019 - Associate Professor, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
- 2019 - Associate Program Director, Thoracic Surgery Residency Program - University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
- 2018 - Associate Professor of Surgery - Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO
- 2013 - Assistant Professor of Surgery - Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO
- 2018 - Interim Director of Cardiac Surgery - SSM Saint Louis University Hospital, St. Louis, MO
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- Research & Grants
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- Publications