Expertise in
3
conditions

Dr. Luke M. Wiggins

Thoracic Surgery
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
Los Angeles, CA 
Expertise in
3
conditions
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
4650 W Sunset Blvd, 
Los Angeles, CA 

Overview

Luke Wiggins is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California.

Dr. Wiggins is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tricuspid Atresia, Ventricular Septal Defects, Pulmonary Atresia, Aneurysm Repair, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 24 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in CA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

Children's Hospital Los Angeles
4650 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027

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.

24 Total Publications

Durability of Right Ventricle to Pulmonary Artery Conduits Implanted in Patients Less Than One Year of Age.
Durability of Right Ventricle to Pulmonary Artery Conduits Implanted in Patients Less Than One Year of Age.
Journal: World journal for pediatric & congenital heart surgery
Published: August 04, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Luke M. Wiggins

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Is Dr. Luke M. Wiggins a top-rated expert for Aneurysm Repair?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Luke M. Wiggins is classified as an Advanced expert for Aneurysm Repair, 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. Luke M. Wiggins specialize in?

While Dr. Luke M. Wiggins is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aneurysm Repair, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Tricuspid Atresia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Luke M. Wiggins participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Luke M. Wiggins has published 24 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aneurysm Repair. You can view a list of Dr. Luke M. Wiggins's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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