Overview
Melita Viegas is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Viegas is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ebstein's Anomaly, Transposition of the Great Arteries, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Ventricular Septal Defects, and Heart Transplant.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 33 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Viegas is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
4401 Penn Ave, 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.
UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Center For Thoracic Aortic Disease)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melita L. Viegas
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melita L. Viegas?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Melita L. Viegas by calling their office at 412-692-5540. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Melita L. Viegas a top-rated expert for Ebstein's Anomaly?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Melita L. Viegas 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. Melita L. Viegas specialize in?
While Dr. Melita L. Viegas is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Ebstein's Anomaly, Transposition of the Great Arteries, 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. Melita L. Viegas participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Melita L. Viegas has published 33 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ebstein's Anomaly. You can view a list of Dr. Melita L. Viegas's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Melita L. Viegas accept my insurance?
Dr. Melita L. Viegas accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-692-5540 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. Viegas isDistinguished. Learn about Ebstein's Anomaly.
- Experienced
- Aortopulmonary WindowDr. Viegas isExperienced. Learn about Aortopulmonary Window.
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Viegas isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
- Heart TransplantDr. Viegas isExperienced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- HemolysisDr. Viegas isExperienced. Learn about Hemolysis.
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)Dr. Viegas isExperienced. Learn about Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS).
- Pulmonary Valve StenosisDr. Viegas isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Valve Stenosis.
- Transposition of the Great ArteriesDr. Viegas isExperienced. Learn about Transposition of the Great Arteries.
- Tricuspid RegurgitationDr. Viegas isExperienced. Learn about Tricuspid Regurgitation.
- Ventricular Septal DefectsDr. Viegas isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Septal Defects.

