Expertise in
1
conditions
Expertise in
1
conditions
Smidt Heart Institute
127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A3600, 
Los Angeles, CA 

Overview

Melita Viegas is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California.

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 32 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in PA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO

Locations

Smidt Heart Institute
127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A3600, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Other Locations
The Heart Institute at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
4401 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Melita Viegas

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Melita Viegas?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Melita Viegas by calling their office at 310-423-2726. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Melita 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 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 Viegas specialize in?

While Dr. Melita 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 Viegas accept my insurance?

Dr. Melita Viegas accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-423-2726 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.

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