At Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgical Institute of Texas, we focus on delivering compassionate, advanced heart and lung care to the San Antonio area by providing access to innovative therapies and techniques.

We are committed to working closely with referring physicians to ensure that their patients receive outstanding pre- and post-operative care.

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Stephen Fromel, PA-C

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Stephen Fromel has been a physician assistant in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery since 1999. After graduating from Penn State, Mr. Fromel continued his education at Lock Haven University, a relatively small, central Pennsylvania university. Following his graduation, Mr. Fromel began working in heart, lung and vascular surgery.

He and his family have enjoyed living in San Antonio since 2012. As a physician assistant, Mr. Fromel's job encompasses both inpatient and outpatient care. His duties include first assisting in open heart surgery, hospital rounds, writing orders and notes, performing procedures, interpreting diagnostic studies, patient education and communication with other healthcare professionals who are participants in your care.

Endoscopic vein harvesting is a particular area of expertise. This is a minimally invasive way of harvesting the saphenous vein from your leg through a small incision at the knee. The vein is then used to bypass blocked arteries in the heart.

Languages Spoken:

  • English
  • Spanish-speaking staff available

Education & Training:

  • Master of Science: Physician Assistant Studies – Lock Haven University, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
  • Bachelor of Science: Kinesiology – Penn State University, Pennsylvania

Primary Locations:

  • Northeast: 8715 Village Dr., #608 | San Antonio, TX 78217
  • Downtown: 215 E. Quincy St., #604 | San Antonio, TX 78215
  • North Central: 540 Madison Oak Dr., #460 | San Antonio, TX 78258

Secondary Locations:

  • Westover: 3011 West Loop 1604 North, Medical Office Building A - #102 | San Antonio, TX 78251
  • South: 7719 IH-35 South, #212 | San Antonio, TX 78224

Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants

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Stephen Fromel, PA-C

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Stephen Fromel has been a physician assistant in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery since 1999. After graduating from Penn State, Mr. Fromel continued his education at Lock Haven University, a relatively small, central Pennsylvania university. Following his graduation, Mr. Fromel began working in heart, lung and vascular surgery.

He and his family have enjoyed living in San Antonio since 2012. As a physician assistant, Mr. Fromel's job encompasses both inpatient and outpatient care. His duties include first assisting in open heart surgery, hospital rounds, writing orders and notes, performing procedures, interpreting diagnostic studies, patient education and communication with other healthcare professionals who are participants in your care.

Endoscopic vein harvesting is a particular area of expertise. This is a minimally invasive way of harvesting the saphenous vein from your leg through a small incision at the knee. The vein is then used to bypass blocked arteries in the heart.

Languages Spoken:

  • English
  • Spanish-speaking staff available

Education & Training:

  • Master of Science: Physician Assistant Studies – Lock Haven University, Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
  • Bachelor of Science: Kinesiology – Penn State University, Pennsylvania

Primary Locations:

  • Northeast: 8715 Village Dr., #608 | San Antonio, TX 78217
  • Downtown: 215 E. Quincy St., #604 | San Antonio, TX 78215
  • North Central: 540 Madison Oak Dr., #460 | San Antonio, TX 78258

Secondary Locations:

  • Westover: 3011 West Loop 1604 North, Medical Office Building A - #102 | San Antonio, TX 78251
  • South: 7719 IH-35 South, #212 | San Antonio, TX 78224

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