Overview
J C Machannaford is a Thoracic Surgeon in Dallas, Texas. Dr. C Machannaford is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
11970 N Central Expy Ste 510, Dallas, TX 75243
3537 S Interstate 35 E Ste 220, Denton, TX 76210
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. J C Machannaford
Is Dr. J C Machannaford a top-rated expert for Heart Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. J C Machannaford is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Transplant, 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. J C Machannaford specialize in?
While Dr. J C Machannaford is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Transplant, Aortic Dissection, and Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. J C Machannaford participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. J C Machannaford has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. J C Machannaford's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. J C Machannaford accept my insurance?
Dr. J C Machannaford accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. 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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- Aortic DissectionDr. C Machannaford isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. C Machannaford isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. C Machannaford isAdvanced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. C Machannaford isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart TransplantDr. C Machannaford isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. C Machannaford isAdvanced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. C Machannaford isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. C Machannaford isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. C Machannaford isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. C Machannaford isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. C Machannaford isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Cardiac TamponadeDr. C Machannaford isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Tamponade.


