Overview
Richard Jonas is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c..
Dr. Jonas is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Transposition of the Great Arteries, Tetralogy of Fallot, Truncus Arteriosus, and Gastrostomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 181 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Locations
111 Michigan Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010
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
Inova Cardiac Surgery Vascular Surgery And Vascular Lab
Dr. Eric Sarin is the Section Chief of Adult Cardiac Surgery and Co-Director of the Structural Heart and Valve Program at Inova Health System. He is also the Co-Director of Cardiovascular Research. Dr. Sarin is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
Dr. Stephen C. Yang is a professor of surgery and medical oncology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and The Johns Hopkins Hospital. In October 2008 he was named the first recipient of The Arthur B. and Patricia B. Modell Professor in Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Yang is an extreme supporter of medical students, being the only surgeon (amongst 20 chosen from the School of Medicine) for the medical student advisory Colleges system, and is the faculty sponsor for the Surgery Interest Group and the Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association. Dr. Yang graduated from Duke University with a B.A. in Chemistry and received his M.D. degree from the Medical College of Virginia. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, and finished his cardiothoracic surgery fellowship at the Medical College of Virginia. He also completed a 3 year thoracic surgical oncology research fellowship at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center. He currently serves on the Postgraduate Affairs, Medical School Admissions, Educational Policy, and Curriculum Reform Committees in the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He served on numerous national and international committees for these organizations, and is the Taskforce Chair on the Looking to the Future Residency Scholarships for the Society of Thoracic Surgeons He is Editor of Practical Reviews in Chest Medicine and guest editor/ reviewer for numerous peer review journals. He is co-editor of the book Current Therapy in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, edited the esophageal surgical section in the 2nd edition of Atlas of Gastrointestinal Surgery with John Cameron, M.D., and series editor-in-chief of The Early Diagnosis of Cancer also editing the book volume of The Early Diagnosis of Lung Cancer. In 2001, he and his lung transplant team were featured in the ABC series 24/7 and is currently also being followed in the sequel to that series focusing in on resident and medical student teaching. This series as well as other experiences are still shown on the Discovery Channel. The extensive work in preparing an esophageal cancer patient for surgery on the BBC and the Discovery Channel. Dr. Yang's laboratory research interests include using molecular techniques for lung cancer screening and for molecular staging of micrometastasis to predict recurrence following surgical resection. His clinical practice and research covers the breath of general thoracic surgery in pulmonary and esophageal surgery, video-assisted and robotics thoracic surgery, mediastinal and pleural work, lung volume reduction surgery for emphysema, and work in geriatric thoracic surgery. Dr. Yang is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Nodules, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Yang is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.
Virginia Cancer Specialists
Sandeep Khandhar is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Khandhar is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard Jonas
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Jonas?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Jonas by calling their office at 202-476-2811. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard Jonas a top-rated expert for Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Jonas is classified as an Elite expert for Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), 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. Richard Jonas specialize in?
While Dr. Richard Jonas is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Transposition of the Great Arteries, and Tetralogy of Fallot. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Richard Jonas participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard Jonas has published 181 articles and abstracts on conditions like Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). You can view a list of Dr. Richard Jonas's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard Jonas accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard Jonas accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 202-476-2811 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
- Elite
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)
- Distinguished
- Tetralogy of FallotDr. Jonas isDistinguished. Learn about Tetralogy of Fallot.
- Transposition of the Great ArteriesDr. Jonas isDistinguished. Learn about Transposition of the Great Arteries.
- Truncus ArteriosusDr. Jonas isDistinguished. Learn about Truncus Arteriosus.
- Advanced
- Aortopulmonary WindowDr. Jonas isAdvanced. Learn about Aortopulmonary Window.
- Atrioventricular Septal DefectDr. Jonas isAdvanced. Learn about Atrioventricular Septal Defect.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Jonas isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation
- Heterotaxy SyndromeDr. Jonas isAdvanced. Learn about Heterotaxy Syndrome.
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
- Experienced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Jonas isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Jonas isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- EndocarditisDr. Jonas isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- GastrostomyDr. Jonas isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Interrupted Aortic ArchDr. Jonas isExperienced. Learn about Interrupted Aortic Arch.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Jonas isExperienced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.


