Overview
Philip Hess is a Thoracic Surgeon in Gainesville, Florida. Dr. Hess is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1505 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
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. Philip Hess
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Philip Hess?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Philip Hess by calling their office at 352-265-5470. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Philip Hess a top-rated expert for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Philip Hess is classified as an Advanced expert for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), 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. Philip Hess specialize in?
While Dr. Philip Hess is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), Aortic Valve Replacement, and Heart Valve Repair. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Philip Hess participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Philip Hess has published 23 articles and abstracts on conditions like Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). You can view a list of Dr. Philip Hess's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Philip Hess accept my insurance?
Dr. Philip Hess accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and CareSource. We recommend calling the office directly at 352-265-5470 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
- Aortic DissectionDr. Hess isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Hess isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Hess isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Hess isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Hess isAdvanced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- EndocarditisDr. Hess isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.