Dr. Derek R. Serna
Overview
Derek Serna-Gallegos, MD, is a cardiac surgeon and is board certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and is board certified in cardiothoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. He is an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California and completed his residency at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center followed by his fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Dr. Serna is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 159 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
200 Lothrop Street, Suite 5B, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
400 Oxford Drive, Suite 75, Monroeville, PA 15146
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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UPMC Esophageal And Lung Surgery Institute At UPMC Shadyside
James D. Luketich, MD, is the Henry T. Bahnson Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He specializes in all areas of thoracic oncology, including lung cancer, mediastinal malignancies, and esophageal cancer, as well as multidisciplinary management (combined chemotherapy/radiation/surgery) of esophagogastric carcinoma and lung cancer, and benign esophageal disease. Dr. Luketich is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant.
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Forozan Navid is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Navid is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Derek R. Serna
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Derek R. Serna?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Derek R. Serna by calling their office at 412-438-2906. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Derek R. Serna a top-rated expert for Aortic Dissection?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Derek R. Serna is classified as an Elite expert for Aortic Dissection, 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. Derek R. Serna specialize in?
While Dr. Derek R. Serna is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Derek R. Serna participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Derek R. Serna has published 159 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Dissection. You can view a list of Dr. Derek R. Serna's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Derek R. Serna accept my insurance?
Dr. Derek R. Serna accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-438-2906 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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- Elite
- Aortic DissectionDr. Serna isElite. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Distinguished
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Serna isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Serna isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Serna isDistinguished. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Advanced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Serna isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Serna isAdvanced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Serna isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Serna isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Experienced
- Aberrant Subclavian ArteryDr. Serna isExperienced. Learn about Aberrant Subclavian Artery.
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Serna isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Serna isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Cardiac DiverticulumDr. Serna isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Diverticulum.
- Coarctation of the AortaDr. Serna isExperienced. Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)Dr. Serna isExperienced. Learn about Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS).