Andres Leal
Advanced in Cardiogenic Shock
Advanced in Cardiogenic Shock
8230 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 208 Bldg 3, 
Dallas, TX 

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 Cardiogenic Shock. 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.

Graduate Institution
Texas Tech University Health Science Center (2013)
Residency
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center at Lubbock (2018)
Specialties
Thoracic Surgery
General Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in TX
Fellowships
Baylor University Medical Center - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology (2021)
Baylor University Medical Center - Thoracic Surgery Fellowship (2020)
Hospital Affiliations
Texas Health Dallas
Texas Health Plano
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Cook Children's Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Scott and White Health
  • HMO
  • POS
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Texas Health Heart and Lung Surgical Specialists
8230 Walnut Hill Ln, Ste 208 Bldg 3, Dallas, TX 75231
Other Locations
Texas Health Heart and Lung Surgical Specialists
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.


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