Overview
John Vega is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 40 years.
Dr. Vega is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Dr. Vega is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery, 1996. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 34 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1365 Clifton Road Northeast, BldgA, Atlanta, GA 30322
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. John D. Vega
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John D. Vega?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John D. Vega by calling their office at 404-778-7973. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John D. Vega a top-rated expert for Heart Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John D. Vega is classified as an Distinguished 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. John D. Vega specialize in?
While Dr. John D. Vega is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Transplant, Cardiogenic Shock, 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. John D. Vega participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John D. Vega has published 34 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. John D. Vega's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John D. Vega accept my insurance?
Dr. John D. Vega accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 404-778-7973 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
- Distinguished
- Heart TransplantDr. Vega isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Experienced
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Vega isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Vega isExperienced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Vega isExperienced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.