Expertise in
15
conditions
Expertise in
15
conditions
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, 
Saint Louis, MO 

Overview

Ralph Damiano is a Thoracic Surgeon in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Damiano is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 184 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in MO

Hospital Affiliations

Barnes Jewish Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Cox Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
Essence Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Barnes-Jewish Hospital
1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz, Saint Louis, MO 63110
Other Locations
Washington University
660 S Euclid Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110

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.


1 Clinical Trials

Prospective Randomized On-X Anticoagulation Clinical Trial (PROACT)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ralph Damiano

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ralph Damiano?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Ralph Damiano by calling their office at 314-362-7327. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Ralph Damiano a top-rated expert for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ralph Damiano is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), 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. Ralph Damiano specialize in?

While Dr. Ralph Damiano is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM), Heart Bypass Surgery, 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. Ralph Damiano participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ralph Damiano has published 184 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM). You can view a list of Dr. Ralph Damiano's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Ralph Damiano accept my insurance?

Dr. Ralph Damiano accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-362-7327 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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