Overview
John Nigro is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California.
Dr. Nigro is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Atresia, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Stent Placement, and Heart Transplant.
Dr. Nigro is board certified in Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Surgery (Sub: Congenital Cardiac Surgery). He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 53 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Nigro is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
3020 Children's Way, Mc5078, San Diego, CA 92123
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 J. Nigro
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John J. Nigro?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John J. Nigro by calling their office at 858-966-8030. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John J. Nigro a top-rated expert for Stent Placement?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John J. Nigro is classified as an Advanced expert for Stent Placement, 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 J. Nigro specialize in?
While Dr. John J. Nigro is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Stent Placement, Pulmonary Atresia, and Patent Ductus Arteriosus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. John J. Nigro participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John J. Nigro has published 53 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stent Placement. You can view a list of Dr. John J. Nigro's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John J. Nigro accept my insurance?
Dr. John J. Nigro accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-966-8030 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
- Advanced
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Nigro isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
- Patent Ductus ArteriosusDr. Nigro isAdvanced. Learn about Patent Ductus Arteriosus.
- Pulmonary AtresiaDr. Nigro isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Atresia.
- Stent PlacementDr. Nigro isAdvanced. Learn about Stent Placement.
- Experienced
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Aortopulmonary WindowDr. Nigro isExperienced. Learn about Aortopulmonary Window.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Nigro isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Coarctation of the AortaDr. Nigro isExperienced. Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Nigro isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation