Overview
John Um is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 27 years.
Dr. Um is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Cardiogenic Shock, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Heart Transplant, and Lung Transplant.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 44 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.
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Locations
4400 Emile St., Omaha, NE 68105
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.
3 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John Y. Um
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John Y. Um?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John Y. Um by calling their office at 402-559-4424. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John Y. Um a top-rated expert for Heart Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John Y. Um is classified as an Elite 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 Y. Um specialize in?
While Dr. John Y. Um is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Transplant, Necrosis, and Lung Transplant. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. John Y. Um participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John Y. Um has published 44 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. John Y. Um's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John Y. Um accept my insurance?
Dr. John Y. Um accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 402-559-4424 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 TransplantDr. Um isElite. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Advanced
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Um isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Um isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Lung TransplantDr. Um isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Transplant.
- NecrosisDr. Um isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Um isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Aortic DissectionDr. Um isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Um isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Um isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Um isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.