Overview
Dr. Quintessenza is the co-director of the Heart Institute and chief of cardiovascular surgery at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. He originally joined the hospital staff in 1988, where he developed and refined complex neonatal heart surgery and led the congenital heart program for many years. He was one of the cardiothoracic surgeons who performed the hospital’s first pediatric heart transplant in 1995. He previously served as medical director of the Heart Institute from 2012-2015. Dr. Quintessenza returned to Johns Hopkins All Children’s in 2020 after three years as chief and professor of pediatric cardiothoracic surgery at Kentucky Children’s Hospital and the University of Kentucky in Lexington, and as professor of pediatric cardiothoracic surgery at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and the University of Cincinnati. In the 2022 Johns Hopkins Medicine Clinical Awards, Dr. Quintessenza, Dr. Ashish Shah and the Heart Institute Flight Plan won the Innovations in Clinical Care Award for Johns Hopkins All Children’s. After receiving his medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine through the Junior.
His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Transplant and Heart Valve Repair.
Dr. Quintessenza is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 52 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Quintessenza is currently accepting new patients.
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Suite 206, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James A. Quintessenza
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James A. Quintessenza?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James A. Quintessenza by calling their office at 727-822-6666. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James A. Quintessenza a top-rated expert for Heart Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James A. Quintessenza is classified as an Experienced 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. James A. Quintessenza specialize in?
While Dr. James A. Quintessenza is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Transplant, Heart Valve Repair. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. James A. Quintessenza participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James A. Quintessenza has published 52 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. James A. Quintessenza's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James A. Quintessenza accept my insurance?
Dr. James A. Quintessenza accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and AvMed. We recommend calling the office directly at 727-822-6666 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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