Overview
Michael Sekela is a Thoracic Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Sekela is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Transplant.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 31 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
740 Rose St Ste A301, Lexington, KY 40536
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
2 Clinical Trials
CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgery - Lexington, KY
Before attending medical school, Dr. George Dimeling enrolled in the United States Navy. He later attended the University of Virginia where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree; he earned a Master of Science degree from Georgetown University, and later completed his medical degree at Drexel University. He completed an internship and residency at Stanford University Hospital and is currently pursuing his MBA. Since 2017, Dr. Dimeling has worked as an adult cardiac surgeon in the Norfolk, Virginia, and Cleveland, Ohio, areas. He is board-certified from the American Board of Thoracic Surgery.Dr. Dimeling is a member of the Lexington Medical Society, Kentucky Medical Association, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Western Society of Thoracic Surgeons, and the Fellow of American College of Cardiology. In 2020, he also began serving as a board member for the American College of Cardiology – Ohio Chapter.“The most rewarding part of my job is seeing patients enjoy a life that they didn’t think was possible,” he said. “They typically feel immediately better after surgery, and then continue to make progress in the weeks to follow. Easing patients concerns and relieving their symptoms is amazing process to witness and to contribute. I am always available when they need me. There’s a certain bond and trust between the physician and patient; that is absolutely fundamental.”. Dr. Dimeling is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Cardiac Tamponade, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.
Baptist Cardiothoracic Surgical Group
Anthony Rogers is a Thoracic Surgeon in Lexington, Kentucky. Dr. Rogers is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Carotid Artery Disease, Aneurysm Repair, and Carotid Artery Surgery.
CHI Saint Joseph Medical Group - Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgery - Lexington, KY
Clinical Interest: Aortic Valve Surgery; Ascending Aortic Aneurysm; Cardiovascular Disease; Coronary Artery Bypass Graft; Endarterectomy; Lead Placement; MAZE Thorascopic; Mitral Valve Surgery; Pacemaker; Percutaneous Valve Procedures (TAVR); Peripheral Vascular Disease; Thoracic Surgery; Thymectomy; Tracheostomy; Tricuspid Valve Surgery. Dr. Mohammadzadeh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Aortic Valve Replacement. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Pleural EffusionDr. Sekela isDistinguished. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Sekela isDistinguished. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Sekela isDistinguished. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Advanced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Sekela isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Sekela isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Sekela isAdvanced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- EndocarditisDr. Sekela isAdvanced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Sekela isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Sekela isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Sekela isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Sekela isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Sekela isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Sekela isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Sekela isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.

