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.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
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- HMO
- INDEMNITY
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- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
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Locations
127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A3600, Los Angeles, CA 90048
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.
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.