Overview
John Nigro is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California.
Dr. Nigro is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Atresia, Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Heterotaxy Syndrome, Stent Placement, and Heart Transplant.
Dr. Nigro is board certified in Thoracic Surgery (Sub: Congenital Cardiac Surgery) and Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 55 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Nigro is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
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 55 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.
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- Advanced
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Nigro isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
- Heterotaxy SyndromeDr. Nigro isAdvanced. Learn about Heterotaxy Syndrome.
- 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
- Coronary Artery AneurysmDr. Nigro isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Aneurysm.
- Coronary Artery FistulaDr. Nigro isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Fistula.
- Double Aortic ArchDr. Nigro isExperienced. Learn about Double Aortic Arch.
- Double Outlet Left VentricleDr. Nigro isExperienced. Learn about Double Outlet Left Ventricle.
- Double Outlet Right VentricleDr. Nigro isExperienced. Learn about Double Outlet Right Ventricle.
- GastrostomyDr. Nigro isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Heart TransplantDr. Nigro isExperienced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Heart TumorDr. Nigro isExperienced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
- Isthmian CoarctationDr. Nigro isExperienced. Learn about Isthmian Coarctation.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Nigro isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Nigro isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Nigro isExperienced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- Pulmonary Atresia with Intact Ventricular Septum
- Tetralogy of FallotDr. Nigro isExperienced. Learn about Tetralogy of Fallot.
- Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return
- TracheobronchomalaciaDr. Nigro isExperienced. Learn about Tracheobronchomalacia.
- Transposition of the Great ArteriesDr. Nigro isExperienced. Learn about Transposition of the Great Arteries.
- Vascular RingDr. Nigro isExperienced. Learn about Vascular Ring.
- Ventricular Septal DefectsDr. Nigro isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Septal Defects.