Overview
John Vitarello is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Frederick, Maryland.
Dr. Vitarello is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Coronary Heart Disease, and Atherosclerosis.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
180 Thomas Johnson Dr Ste 202, Frederick, MD 21702
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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Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John Vitarello
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John Vitarello?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John Vitarello by calling their office at 240-566-7820. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John Vitarello a top-rated expert for Sitosterolemia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John Vitarello is classified as an Distinguished expert for Sitosterolemia, 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 Vitarello specialize in?
While Dr. John Vitarello is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, and Coronary Heart Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. John Vitarello participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John Vitarello has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sitosterolemia. You can view a list of Dr. John Vitarello's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John Vitarello accept my insurance?
Dr. John Vitarello accepts most major insurance plans, including CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 240-566-7820 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
- SitosterolemiaDr. Vitarello isDistinguished. Learn about Sitosterolemia.
- Advanced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Vitarello isAdvanced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- AnginaDr. Vitarello isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Vitarello isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Vitarello isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Vitarello isAdvanced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- High CholesterolDr. Vitarello isAdvanced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- Experienced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Vitarello isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Vitarello isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Vitarello isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Vitarello isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Vitarello isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.

