Expertise in
6
conditions
Expertise in
6
conditions
University Health System Inc
1940 Alcoa Hwy Ste E260, 
Knoxville, TN 

Overview

Ben Barton is a Thoracic Surgeon in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Barton is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Endocarditis, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in VA

Hospital Affiliations

University Health System, Inc

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Farm Bureau Health Plans
  • HMO
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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

University Health System Inc
1940 Alcoa Hwy Ste E260, Knoxville, TN 37920
Other Locations
Vanderbilt University
3601 21st Ave S, Nashville, TN 37232

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. Ben Barton

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ben Barton?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Ben Barton by calling their office at 865-305-6955. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Ben Barton a top-rated expert for Heart Valve Repair?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ben Barton is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Valve Repair, 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. Ben Barton specialize in?

While Dr. Ben Barton is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Valve Repair, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Aortic Valve Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Ben Barton participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ben Barton has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Valve Repair. You can view a list of Dr. Ben Barton's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Ben Barton accept my insurance?

Dr. Ben Barton accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 865-305-6955 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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.

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