Overview
Brian Lima is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Dr. Lima is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Mediastinitis, Heart Transplant, and Embolectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 133 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. Dr. Lima is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1026 A Ave NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
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.
4 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brian Lima
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brian Lima?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Brian Lima by calling their office at 319-362-5118. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Brian Lima a top-rated expert for Heart Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brian Lima is classified as an Elite expert for Heart Transplant, 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. Brian Lima specialize in?
While Dr. Brian Lima is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Transplant, Cardiogenic Shock, and Embolectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Brian Lima participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Brian Lima has published 132 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Brian Lima's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Brian Lima accept my insurance?
Dr. Brian Lima accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 319-362-5118 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Heart TransplantDr. Lima isElite. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Distinguished
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Lima isDistinguished. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Advanced
- EmbolectomyDr. Lima isAdvanced. Learn about Embolectomy.
- Experienced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Lima isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Lima isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Lima isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- GastrostomyDr. Lima isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Lima isExperienced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Lima isExperienced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- MediastinitisDr. Lima isExperienced. Learn about Mediastinitis.
- Saddle Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Lima isExperienced. Learn about Saddle Pulmonary Embolism.
- ThrombectomyDr. Lima isExperienced. Learn about Thrombectomy.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Ventricular Septal DefectsDr. Lima isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Septal Defects.