Overview
Gregory Fontana is a Thoracic Surgeon in Thousand Oaks, California. Dr. Fontana is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 50 peer reviewed articles and participating in 8 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
227 W Janss Rd Ste 340, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
7320 Woodlake Ave Ste 110, West Hills, CA 91307
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. Gregory Fontana
Is Dr. Gregory Fontana a top-rated expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gregory Fontana is classified as an Elite expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis, 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. Gregory Fontana specialize in?
While Dr. Gregory Fontana is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Valve Stenosis, 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. Gregory Fontana participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Gregory Fontana has published 50 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Valve Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Gregory Fontana's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Gregory Fontana accept my insurance?
Dr. Gregory Fontana accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly 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 Valve StenosisDr. Fontana isElite. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Distinguished
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Fontana isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Fontana isDistinguished. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)Dr. Fontana isDistinguished. Learn about Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
- Advanced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Fontana isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Fontana isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Fontana isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Experienced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.