Expertise in
7
conditions

Dr. Luca A. Vricella

Thoracic Surgery
Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation
4440 W 95th St, 
Oak Lawn, IL 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
7
conditions
Advocate Health And Hospitals Corporation
4440 W 95th St, 
Oak Lawn, IL 

Overview

Luca Vricella is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois.

Dr. Vricella is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mediastinitis, Aortic Dissection, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Heart Transplant, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 106 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Vricella is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Vascular Surgery in IL

Languages Spoken

English
Hebrew
Italian
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO

Locations

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation
4440 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Other Locations
Johns Hopkins Children's Center
1800 Orleans St, Baltimore, MD 21287

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.

106 Total Publications

Late Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Diagnosis in an Adolescent With Severe Phenotype.
Late Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Diagnosis in an Adolescent With Severe Phenotype.
Journal: JACC. Case reports
Published: June 20, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Luca A. Vricella

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Luca A. Vricella?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Luca A. Vricella by calling their office at 708-684-5580. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Luca A. Vricella a top-rated expert for Mediastinitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Luca A. Vricella is classified as an Advanced expert for Mediastinitis, 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. Luca A. Vricella specialize in?

While Dr. Luca A. Vricella is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Mediastinitis, Aortic Dissection, and Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Luca A. Vricella participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Luca A. Vricella has published 106 articles and abstracts on conditions like Mediastinitis. You can view a list of Dr. Luca A. Vricella's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Luca A. Vricella accept my insurance?

Dr. Luca A. Vricella accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 708-684-5580 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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