Overview
James Rankin is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Dr. Rankin is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Valve Repair, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 149 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Rankin is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1 Medical Center Dr, Morgantown, WV 26506
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. James S. Rankin
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James S. Rankin?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James S. Rankin by calling their office at 304-598-4800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James S. Rankin a top-rated expert for Heart Valve Repair?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James S. Rankin is classified as an Elite expert for Heart Valve Repair, 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 S. Rankin specialize in?
While Dr. James S. Rankin is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Valve Repair, Aortic Regurgitation, and Heart Bypass Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. James S. Rankin participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James S. Rankin has published 149 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Valve Repair. You can view a list of Dr. James S. Rankin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James S. Rankin accept my insurance?
Dr. James S. Rankin accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 304-598-4800 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Rankin isElite. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Distinguished
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Rankin isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Rankin isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Rankin isAdvanced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Rankin isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Experienced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Rankin isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Rankin isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- EndocarditisDr. Rankin isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- Heart TumorDr. Rankin isExperienced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)Dr. Rankin isExperienced. Learn about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Rankin isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Rankin isExperienced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Tricuspid RegurgitationDr. Rankin isExperienced. Learn about Tricuspid Regurgitation.