Kathleen R. Petro
Expertise in
2
conditions

Dr. Kathleen R. Petro

Thoracic Surgery
8081 Innovation Park Dr, 800, 
Fairfax, VA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
2
conditions
8081 Innovation Park Dr, 800, 
Fairfax, VA 

Overview

Dr. Kathleen Petro is a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon at Inova.Dr. Petro performs the full spectrum of adult cardiac surgery at the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus including coronary, valvular and aortic procedures. She has a special interest in complex surgical coronary revascularization including multiple arterial grafting and high-risk coronary surgery. In addition, she has been performing off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting for over 23 years.

Dr. Petro is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Embolism, Infective Endocarditis, Aortic Dissection, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.

Graduate Institution

Hahnemann University Hospital

Residency

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Training Specialty: General Surgery 6/24/1993 - 6/30/1998

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in MD

Fellowships

George Washington University Training Specialty: Thoracic Surgery 7/01/1998 - 6/30/2000
MedStar Washington Hospital Center Training Specialty: 7/01/2000 - 6/30/2001

Hospital Affiliations

Inova Alexandria Hospital
Inova Fairfax Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Awards

Top Doctors
Washingtonian
2023-2024
Blog Posts
Multiple Arterial Grafts for CABG Surgery Offer Significant Benefits (March 2023)

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
HealthKeepers
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Innovation Health
  • HMO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Piedmont
  • HMO
  • POS
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Inova Cardiac Surgery Vascular Surgery and Vascular Lab
8081 Innovation Park Dr, 800, Fairfax, VA 22031

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kathleen R. Petro

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kathleen R. Petro?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Kathleen R. Petro by calling their office at 571-472-4600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Kathleen R. Petro a top-rated expert for Heart Bypass Surgery?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kathleen R. Petro is classified as an Advanced expert for Heart Bypass Surgery, 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. Kathleen R. Petro specialize in?

While Dr. Kathleen R. Petro is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Arterial Embolism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Kathleen R. Petro accept my insurance?

Dr. Kathleen R. Petro accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 571-472-4600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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