Expertise in
11
conditions
Expertise in
11
conditions
Oklahoma Heart Institute
1265 S Utica Ave, 
Tulsa, OK 

Overview

Ajit Tharakan is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Dr. Tharakan is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in MO

Hospital Affiliations

Hillcrest Medical Center
Hillcrest Hospital South
Northeastern Health System
Hillcrest Hospital Claremore
University Of Missouri Health Care

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
CommunityCare
  • HMO
Friday Health

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

GlobalHealth
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Health Alliance
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • 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

Oklahoma Heart Institute
1265 S Utica Ave, Tulsa, OK 74104
Other Locations
Office
9228 S Mingo Rd, Tulsa, OK 74133

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ajit Tharakan

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ajit Tharakan?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Ajit Tharakan by calling their office at 918-592-0999. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Ajit Tharakan a top-rated expert for Heart Bypass Surgery?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ajit Tharakan is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Bypass Surgery, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Ajit Tharakan specialize in?

While Dr. Ajit Tharakan is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Aortic Dissection, and Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Ajit Tharakan participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ajit Tharakan has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Bypass Surgery. You can view a list of Dr. Ajit Tharakan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Ajit Tharakan accept my insurance?

Dr. Ajit Tharakan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 918-592-0999 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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