Dr. Andres Leal
Overview
Dr. Leal is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon specializing in adult cardiovascular surgery and general thoracic surgery. His professional interests include treatment of complex thoracic aortic disease, coronary revascularization, minimally invasive aortic valve replacement, arrhythmia surgery and cardiovascular circulatory mechanical support (LVAD and ECMO). After finishing his internship and residency in general surgery, Dr. Leal went on to complete additional fellowship training in cardiothoracic surgery, heart transplantation and mechanical support. In addition to his work as a skilled clinician, Dr. Leal has experience as an educator and researcher. He currently serves as an assistant professor in the TCU Burnett School of Medicine in Fort Worth. He enjoys celebrating health successes with his patients and strives to return them to the activities they love. Dr. Leal speaks fluent Spanish.
Dr. Leal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cardiac Tamponade. His top areas of expertise are Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiac Tamponade, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- HMO
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- HMO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
8230 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 208 Bldg 3, Dallas, TX 75231
6300 W Parker Rd, Ste 322, Plano, TX 75093
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.
Texas Health Heart And Lung Surgical Specialists
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Southwest Cardiothoracic Surgeons
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M. Nazarian MD & Associates
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Areas of Expertise
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- Aortic DissectionDr. Leal isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Cardiac TamponadeDr. Leal isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiac Tamponade.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Leal isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta
- Experienced
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Leal isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Leal isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Leal isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Leal isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Congenital Aneurysms of the Great Vessels