
Overview
Originally from Texas, Rece W. Laney MD, MS, moved to the Appalachian Highlands to join the Ballad Health CVA Heart Institute and care for patients in this region. Dr. Laney received his medical degree from the University of Texas in Houston and completed a residency and internship in general surgery, followed by a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery. He chose cardiothoracic surgery because he was “always intrigued by the complexity of thoracic surgery and the skill of the teams it takes to care for these patients.”.
His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- EPO
- HMO
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- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
310 North State Of Franklin Road, Suite 400, Johnson City, TN 37604
2050 Meadowview Parkway, Kingsport, TN 37660
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Laney has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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. Rece W. Laney
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rece W. Laney?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rece W. Laney by calling their office at 423-230-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rece W. Laney a top-rated expert for Heart Bypass Surgery?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rece W. Laney is classified as an Experienced expert for Heart Bypass Surgery, 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. Rece W. Laney specialize in?
While Dr. Rece W. Laney is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Heart Bypass Surgery, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Lung Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Rece W. Laney participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rece W. Laney has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Bypass Surgery. You can view a list of Dr. Rece W. Laney's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rece W. Laney accept my insurance?
Dr. Rece W. Laney accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 423-230-5000 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
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- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Laney isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Laney isExperienced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.

