Dr. Lucas R. Collazo
Overview
Dr Collazo is a board-certified cardiac, thoracic and congenital heart surgeon. He joined Inova with more than 20 years of clinical experience. He has a special interest in the surgical management of congenital heart disease in children and adults.Dr. Collazo is the Medical Director of Pediatric and Congenital Cardiac Surgery and serves as the Surgical Director of Inova's Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program. He became interested in congenital cardiac and thoracic surgery during medical school after rotating on the pediatric cardiothoracic surgery service. As a congenital cardiac surgeon, he is able to care for children, teenagers and adults who have congenital heart disease.A native of New York, Dr. Collazo currently resides in Northern Virginia with his family. In his spare time he enjoys traveling, tennis and shooting sporting clays.
His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Tumor, Atrial Tachycardia, Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation, and Coronary Artery Aneurysm.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles.
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8081 Innovation Park Dr, 800, Fairfax, VA 22031
8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr, 400, Fairfax, VA 22031
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.
Inova Cardiac Surgery Vascular Surgery And Vascular Lab
Dr. Eric Sarin is the Section Chief of Adult Cardiac Surgery and Co-Director of the Structural Heart and Valve Program at Inova Health System. He is also the Co-Director of Cardiovascular Research. Dr. Sarin is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
Inova Cardiac Surgery Vascular Surgery And Vascular Lab
Dr. Alan Speir is Director Emeritus of Cardiac Surgery; Senior Associate Director of Inova Schar Heart and Vascular; and Director of Quality, Outcomes, and Clinical Excellence at Inova Health System. Dr. Speir is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Virginia Cancer Specialists
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lucas R. Collazo
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lucas R. Collazo?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lucas R. Collazo 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. Lucas R. Collazo a top-rated expert for Heart Tumor?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lucas R. Collazo is classified as an Experienced expert for Heart Tumor, 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. Lucas R. Collazo specialize in?
While Dr. Lucas R. Collazo is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Tumor, Atrial Tachycardia, and Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Lucas R. Collazo participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Lucas R. Collazo has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Tumor. You can view a list of Dr. Lucas R. Collazo's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Lucas R. Collazo accept my insurance?
Dr. Lucas R. Collazo accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. 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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- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Collazo isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Congenital Coronary Artery MalformationDr. Collazo isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation.
- Coronary Artery AneurysmDr. Collazo isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Aneurysm.
- Heart TumorDr. Collazo isExperienced. Learn about Heart Tumor.