Overview
Michael Petracek is a Thoracic Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Petracek is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, and Heart Valve Repair.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1215 21st Ave S Ste 5209, Nashville, TN 37232
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. Michael Petracek
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Petracek?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael Petracek by calling their office at 615-343-9195. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael Petracek a top-rated expert for Patent Foramen Ovale Repair?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Petracek is classified as an Advanced expert for Patent Foramen Ovale 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. Michael Petracek specialize in?
While Dr. Michael Petracek is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Patent Foramen Ovale Repair, Heart Valve Repair, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Michael Petracek participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael Petracek has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Patent Foramen Ovale Repair. You can view a list of Dr. Michael Petracek's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael Petracek accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael Petracek accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 615-343-9195 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
- Advanced
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Petracek isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Patent Foramen Ovale RepairDr. Petracek isAdvanced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
- Experienced
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Petracek isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Petracek isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Petracek isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Petracek isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Petracek isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Petracek isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.