Overview
Francois Lacour is a Thoracic Surgeon in Bronx, New York. Dr. Lacour is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Transposition of the Great Arteries, Ventricular Septal Defects, Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, and Interrupted Aortic Arch.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 37 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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111 E 210th St, Bronx, NY 10467
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. Francois Lacour
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Francois Lacour?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Francois Lacour by calling their office at 718-920-4212. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Francois Lacour a top-rated expert for Transposition of the Great Arteries?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Francois Lacour is classified as an Distinguished expert for Transposition of the Great Arteries, 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. Francois Lacour specialize in?
While Dr. Francois Lacour is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Transposition of the Great Arteries, Ventricular Septal Defects, and Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Francois Lacour participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Francois Lacour has published 37 articles and abstracts on conditions like Transposition of the Great Arteries. You can view a list of Dr. Francois Lacour's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Francois Lacour accept my insurance?
Dr. Francois Lacour accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-920-4212 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
- Distinguished
- Transposition of the Great ArteriesDr. Lacour isDistinguished. Learn about Transposition of the Great Arteries.
- Advanced
- Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation
- Interrupted Aortic ArchDr. Lacour isAdvanced. Learn about Interrupted Aortic Arch.
- Ventricular Septal DefectsDr. Lacour isAdvanced. Learn about Ventricular Septal Defects.
- Experienced
- Aortopulmonary WindowDr. Lacour isExperienced. Learn about Aortopulmonary Window.
- Atrioventricular Septal DefectDr. Lacour isExperienced. Learn about Atrioventricular Septal Defect.
- Double Aortic ArchDr. Lacour isExperienced. Learn about Double Aortic Arch.
- Pulmonary AtresiaDr. Lacour isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Atresia.
- Pulmonary Valve StenosisDr. Lacour isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Valve Stenosis.
- Pulmonary Vein StenosisDr. Lacour isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Vein Stenosis.