Dr. Luciana D. Silva
Overview
Dr. Luciana da Fonseca da Silva is a pediatric cardiothoracic surgeon. Dr. da Fonseca da Silva earned her medical degree from Federal University of Juiz de Fora and her doctoral degree from Federal University of Sao Paulo. She completed a residency and fellowship at Beneficencia Portuguesa Hospital.
Dr. Silva is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Ebstein's Anomaly, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Transposition of the Great Arteries, and Ventricular Septal Defects.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 28 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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. Luciana D. Silva
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Luciana D. Silva?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Luciana D. Silva by calling their office at 412-692-7625. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Luciana D. Silva a top-rated expert for Ebstein's Anomaly?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Luciana D. Silva is classified as an Distinguished expert for Ebstein's Anomaly, 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. Luciana D. Silva specialize in?
While Dr. Luciana D. Silva is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Ebstein's Anomaly, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), and Transposition of the Great Arteries. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Luciana D. Silva participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Luciana D. Silva has published 28 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ebstein's Anomaly. You can view a list of Dr. Luciana D. Silva's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Luciana D. Silva accept my insurance?
Dr. Luciana D. Silva accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-692-7625 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
- Ebstein's AnomalyDr. Silva isDistinguished. Learn about Ebstein's Anomaly.
- Experienced
- Aortopulmonary WindowDr. Silva isExperienced. Learn about Aortopulmonary Window.
- Double Aortic ArchDr. Silva isExperienced. Learn about Double Aortic Arch.
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
- Patent Ductus ArteriosusDr. Silva isExperienced. Learn about Patent Ductus Arteriosus.
- Transposition of the Great ArteriesDr. Silva isExperienced. Learn about Transposition of the Great Arteries.
- Tricuspid RegurgitationDr. Silva isExperienced. Learn about Tricuspid Regurgitation.