Broadus Zane Atkins MD MBA

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Surgery

Physician

816 22nd AveSte 100Kearney, NE 68845
Phone+1 308-865-2263
Fax+1 308-865-2541

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Summary

Dr. Broadus Atkins is a thoracic surgeon based in Kearney, NE, specializing in adult cardiac surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, and cardiovascular surgery. He completed his medical education and training at Duke University, where he attended medical school, completed a residency in surgery, and completed a fellowship in thoracic surgery. Dr. Atkins is experienced in video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, adult general thoracic surgery, minimally invasive cardiac surgery, thoracic surgical oncology, and minimally invasive thoracic surgery. He has contributed to the field through several publications in notable journals and has been recognized as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Education & Training

Duke University HospitalFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 2004 - 2007
Duke University HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1995 - 2002
Duke University School of MedicineClass of 1995

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Certifications & Licensure

NE State Medical License 2024 - 2026
NC State Medical License 1995 - 2025
TX State Medical License 2004 - 2025
CA State Medical License 2011 - 2023
KS State Medical License 2011 - 2023
WA State Medical License 2017 - 2020
MI State Medical License 2011 - 2018
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
Kicking the can down the road—For 42 years!
B. Zane Atkins, Donald D. Glower, Walter G. Wolfe
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2019-02-01
1 citations
The paradox between randomized controlled trials and propensity score-matched real-world data: Moving from dissonance to dialog?
B. Zane Atkins, Gabriel S. Aldea
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. 2018-09-01
"Drilling Down" on Structural Valve Deterioration: Implications for Bioprosthetic Valve Surveillance.
B. Zane Atkins, Gabriel S. Aldea
Journal of the American College of Cardiology. 2018-07-31

Professional Memberships

American College of Surgeons - ACS
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