Overview
Joanna Chikwe is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California.
Dr. Chikwe is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Endocarditis, Mitral Valve Prolapse, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Transplant.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 253 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
Locations
8700 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048
127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A3100, Los Angeles, CA 90048
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.
2 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joanna Chikwe
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joanna Chikwe?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joanna Chikwe by calling their office at 310-423-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joanna Chikwe a top-rated expert for Heart Bypass Surgery?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joanna Chikwe is classified as an Elite expert for Heart Bypass Surgery, 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. Joanna Chikwe specialize in?
While Dr. Joanna Chikwe is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Heart Transplant. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Joanna Chikwe participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joanna Chikwe has published 253 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Bypass Surgery. You can view a list of Dr. Joanna Chikwe's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joanna Chikwe accept my insurance?
Dr. Joanna Chikwe accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-423-5000 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 Bypass SurgeryDr. Chikwe isElite. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Chikwe isElite. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Distinguished
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Chikwe isDistinguished. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Heart TransplantDr. Chikwe isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Advanced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Chikwe isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Chikwe isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Chikwe isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Chikwe isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- EndocarditisDr. Chikwe isAdvanced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- Infective EndocarditisDr. Chikwe isAdvanced. Learn about Infective Endocarditis.
- Experienced
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Chikwe isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Chikwe isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Chikwe isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Chikwe isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Collapsed LungDr. Chikwe isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Chikwe isExperienced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.