Overview
Gregory Fontana is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in West Hills, California.
Dr. Fontana is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 53 peer reviewed articles and participating in 8 clinical trials.
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- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
7320 Woodlake Ave Ste 110, West Hills, CA 91307
227 W Janss Rd Ste 340, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
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.
8 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Gregory P. Fontana
Is Dr. Gregory P. 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 P. 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 P. Fontana specialize in?
While Dr. Gregory P. Fontana is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Valve Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Gregory P. Fontana participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Gregory P. Fontana has published 53 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Valve Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Gregory P. 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 P. Fontana accept my insurance?
Dr. Gregory P. 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.
- EndocarditisDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- GastrostomyDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Heart TumorDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Infective EndocarditisDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Infective Endocarditis.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Mitral Valve ProlapseDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Prolapse.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Patent Foramen Ovale RepairDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Rheumatic FeverDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatic Fever.
- Supravalvular Aortic StenosisDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Supravalvular Aortic Stenosis.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.