Douglas A Murphy Emory Faculty
Douglas A Murphy Emory Faculty

Douglas A Murphy, MD

Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, Surgery, Cardiac Surgery

5.0 - 210 Ratings

Emory Cardiothoracic Surgery at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Harrison Pavilion, Ste 200, Atlanta, GA 30342

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(404) 778-7200

About

Dr. Murphy is one of the most experienced robotic heart surgeons in the world. For the past 15 years, Dr. Murphy has focused his career on endoscopic intracardiac surgery using robotic instrumentation. Dr. Murphy has performed over 2000 robotic endoscopic mitral valve procedures and more than 2500 robotically assisted procedures. He continues to teach his completely endoscopic approach, the LEAR technique (Lateral Endoscopic Approach using Robotics) to teams from all over the world. He served as principal investigator in 2002 for the daVinci Surgical System technology, leading the first U.S. Cardiac surgery team in clinical trials in intracardiac surgery and coronary bypasses prior to the FDA approval.  Because of his achievements, Emory Saint Joseph's was named the exclusive cardiac southeastern training center for the daVinci system in 2004.

Languages

  • English

Emory Affiliation

  • Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
  • Emory Healthcare Network
  • Emory Physician Group Practice

Academic Title

  • Professor

Year Started Practicing

  • 1986

Locations

Emory Cardiothoracic Surgery at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital

5665 Peachtree Dunwoody Road
Harrison Pavilion, Ste 200
Atlanta, GA 30342

Emory Cardiothoracic Surgery at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital location map

Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5 overall rating 210 ratings

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

5 Provider showed concern
5 Provider explained things clearly
5 Provider discussed treatment options
5 Provider included you in decisions
5 Likelihood of recommending this provider
5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-15

Dr. Murphy explained my heart problems in very easy to understand terms. He is very down to earth and you can tell he lives what he does and really cares for his patients.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-28

Dr. Murphy is a tremendous communicator as well as compassionate and caring.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-22

My experience couldn't have been better!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-07

The experience at Emory-St. Jo, was the best I have ever had at any medical facility or with any medical team.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-18

Great explanations, fine plan.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-07

Very thorough and efficient

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-28

Very professional and explained everything to me about my condition and upcoming procedure

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-26

Dr. Murphy is world class

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-17

Dr Murphy is outstanding Says it like it is no him hawing around Wish every Dr was like him

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-08

Dr. Murphy is fantastic! He is so kind and helped put my mind at ease prior to surgery.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-08

Both PA and doctor were excellent and I felt fully informed and had time to ask questions and really understand what I was being told.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-06

Took all time needed

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-31

Dr Murphy was very thorough. He decided I wasn't a candidate for robotic surgery so he referred me to Dr Miller

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-24

Dr. Murphy excellent in explaining what is happening, and solutions to better treatment,

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-24

Dr. Murphy's and his staff have gone above all my expectations at this point. I would highly recommend him and is staff.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-09

We cannot say enough about the personal care and professionalism of Dr. Murphy and every member of his team we have encountered.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-16

Dr. Murphy was awesome! He listened.. Went over the procedures, the risks, recovery, and. Answered my questions . I feel like he is the one to do my surgery.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-14

The doctor was easy to understand. He used discussion and a physical model to describe the problem and how to fix it. He was a compassionate listener, took questions, and gave us all the time we needed. Most important he understood the patient's emotional state.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-19

Experience could not have been better.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-30

Would recommend him to anyone

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-25

Dr. Murphy was superb!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-16

Excellent experience.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-16

Dr. Murphy is considered the best for a reason. He takes to explain everything and to answer all questions.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-05

Dr Murphy is professional, caring, compassionate and enraging. He patiently answers all questions and explains everything well. He is the best doctor I have had, both in skill and in his interactions with me and my family. A 5 isn't adequate, 100 is better

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-01

Excellent office, best physician's office I'm ever experienced

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-01

Dr and ARNP took all the time we needed to feel comfortable about my treatment plan

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-18

I trust Dr Murphy He should be everyone's first and only call.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-12

Dr. Murphy is very easy to communicate with. Has an excellent bedside manner!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-05

We we're very happy with the entire process with Dr. Murphy's office, from the initial visit through the final visit after the procedure. Everything was clear, cordial, informative, and efficient.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-20

Very nice Dr, feel blessed with the service I have been given

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-02

My experience exceeded my expectations.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-12

Very thorough in explaining post op care to insure patient understanding. Addressed all my concerns.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-06

Dr. Murphy was very knowledgeable and explained my health concerns and options very well

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-06

Dr. Murphy was meant to be my surgeon, I feel so fortunate to have him heading the team that is going to be repairing my heart valve, I am not worthy. I see Dr Murphy not only as my heart surgeon, but also he has the ability to figure out where my head is at, in an effort to to make me feel calm, secure, and confident, and I cant tell you how much that is appreciated.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-26

Excellent analysis and treatment of my genetic mitral valve anomaly! Dr Murphy is the best! Awesome surgery!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-24

Dr. Murphy was so conscientious and caring !

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-18

Dr. Murphy get an A+ from me! Absolutely amazing surgeon and doctor.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-16

Dr Murphy is amazing! So thankful for his explanations and answering of every question we had for my upcoming surgery. Much appreciated.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-31

Dr. Murphy was very compassionate. He addressed all my concerns and answered all my questions. His entire team was kind. It was a comfort to know how much safety was prioritized. I am thankful I chose Dr. Murphy and ESJH for my surgery.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-24

Dr Murphy is an excellent doctor and explains everything very thoroughly

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-19

Dr Murphy and Amanda were both amazing

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-22

Dr. Murphy has been the best surgeon I have dealt with. Excellent bedside manner. Most thorough explanations and options and discussion of outcomes of any dr I have seen. Would highly recommend.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-15

Dr. Murphy explained everything clearly to us and answered all of our questions.

Credentials

Education

  • Residency: Emory University School of Medicine, Thoracic Surgery, 1983
  • Residency: Massachuestts General Hospital, General Surgery, 1981
  • Internship: Massachusetts General Hospital, General Surgery, 1978
  • Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1977
  • Internship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1976
  • Medical Education: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, MD, 1975

Board Certifications

  • Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery, American Board of Thoracic Surgery, 1984
  • Surgery (General Surgery), American Board of Surgery, 1982

Awards

  • Atlanta's Top Doctors, Atlanta Magazine, 2014-2018

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Cardiology
    International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Southern Thoracic Surgical Association