Overview
John Murala is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Dallas, Texas.
Dr. Murala is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atrioventricular Septal Defect, Ventricular Septal Defects, Lung Transplant, and Heart Transplant.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
5939 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75235
2001 Inwood Rd, Dallas, TX 75390
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 Murala
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John Murala?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John Murala by calling their office at 214-645-7700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John Murala a top-rated expert for Lung Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John Murala is classified as an Advanced expert for Lung 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 Murala specialize in?
While Dr. John Murala is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Lung Transplant, Atrioventricular Septal Defect, and Ventricular Septal Defects. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. John Murala participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John Murala has published 24 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. John Murala's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John Murala accept my insurance?
Dr. John Murala accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 214-645-7700 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
- Lung TransplantDr. Murala isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Transplant.
- Experienced
- Atrioventricular Septal DefectDr. Murala isExperienced. Learn about Atrioventricular Septal Defect.
- Heart TransplantDr. Murala isExperienced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Ventricular Septal DefectsDr. Murala isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Septal Defects.


