Dr. William Ettlinger Cohn, MD

Dr. William Cohn is a thoracic surgeon with four decades of experience in advanced heart and lung surgery. He earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine, where he also completed his residency training. Dr. Cohn specializes in complex thoracic procedures and general surgery, bringing extensive expertise to patients requiring surgical intervention for heart and lung conditions. He speaks Spanish, German, English, and Russian, enabling him to communicate with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Cohn practices at several leading Houston medical institutions, including Texas Heart Institute, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Texas Children's Hospital, and LBJ Hospital. His clinical focus includes treating patients with sleep apnea and weight management concerns. He performs diagnostic heart procedures such as contrast echocardiography and electrocardiograms to evaluate cardiac function. Patients have given Dr. Cohn an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars on Vitals, …reflecting their confidence in his care.