Expertise in
2
conditions
Expertise in
2
conditions
Children's Hospital New Orleans
200 Henry Clay Ave, 
New Orleans, LA 

Overview

Frank Pigula is a Vascular Surgeon in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Pigula is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Partial Atrioventricular Canal, Tetralogy of Fallot, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), and Transposition of the Great Arteries.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 61 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Vascular Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in MA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Children's Hospital New Orleans
200 Henry Clay Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118
Other Locations
University Cardiothoracic Surgical Associates PSC
201 Abraham Flexner Way Ste 1200, Louisville, KY 40202

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. Frank Pigula

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Frank Pigula?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Frank Pigula by calling their office at 504-896-9868. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Frank Pigula a top-rated expert for Partial Atrioventricular Canal?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Frank Pigula is classified as an Distinguished expert for Partial Atrioventricular Canal, 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. Frank Pigula specialize in?

While Dr. Frank Pigula is a Vascular Surgery, they have specific expertise in Partial Atrioventricular Canal, Tetralogy of Fallot, and Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Vascular Surgery.

Does Dr. Frank Pigula participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Frank Pigula has published 61 articles and abstracts on conditions like Partial Atrioventricular Canal. You can view a list of Dr. Frank Pigula's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Frank Pigula accept my insurance?

Dr. Frank Pigula accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-896-9868 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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