Overview
Luca Vricella is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois.
Dr. Vricella is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Mediastinitis, Aortic Dissection, Heart Transplant, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 106 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
4440 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Luca Vricella
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Luca Vricella?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Luca 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 Vricella a top-rated expert for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Luca Vricella is classified as an Advanced expert for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), 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 Vricella specialize in?
While Dr. Luca Vricella is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Mediastinitis, and Aortic Dissection. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Luca Vricella participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Luca Vricella has published 106 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). You can view a list of Dr. Luca 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 Vricella accept my insurance?
Dr. Luca 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
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
- Aortic DissectionDr. Vricella isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Vricella isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Heart TransplantDr. Vricella isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
- Marfan SyndromeDr. Vricella isAdvanced. Learn about Marfan Syndrome.
- MediastinitisDr. Vricella isAdvanced. Learn about Mediastinitis.
- Experienced
- Aberrant Subclavian ArteryDr. Vricella isExperienced. Learn about Aberrant Subclavian Artery.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Vricella isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Aortopulmonary WindowDr. Vricella isExperienced. Learn about Aortopulmonary Window.
- ArachnodactylyDr. Vricella isExperienced. Learn about Arachnodactyly.
- Coarctation of the AortaDr. Vricella isExperienced. Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.
- Congenital Arteriovenous ShuntDr. Vricella isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Arteriovenous Shunt.