Richard M. Vigness
Expertise in
7
conditions

Dr. Richard M. Vigness

Thoracic Surgery | General Surgery
1307 Eighth Ave, Ste 601, 
Fort Worth, TX 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
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Expertise in
7
conditions
1307 Eighth Ave, Ste 601, 
Fort Worth, TX 

Overview

Richard Vigness is a Thoracic Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Fort Worth, Texas.

Dr. Vigness is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Aortic Valve Stenosis, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Vigness is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery
General Surgery

Licenses

Specialist in TX

Fellowships

Texas Heart Institute @ St. Luke's Hospital (1990)

Hospital Affiliations

Texas Health Fort Worth
Texas Health Huguley
Texas Health Specialty Hospital
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest F
Texas Health Harris Methodist Fort Worth

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Locations

Richard Vigness, MD
1307 Eighth Ave, Ste 601, Fort Worth, TX 76104

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 Total Publications

Ability of single anesthesia for combined robotic-assisted bronchoscopy and surgical lobectomy to reduce time between detection and treatment in stage I non-small cell lung cancer.
Ability of single anesthesia for combined robotic-assisted bronchoscopy and surgical lobectomy to reduce time between detection and treatment in stage I non-small cell lung cancer.
Journal: Proceedings (Baylor University. Medical Center)
Published: June 19, 2023
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Is Dr. Richard M. Vigness a top-rated expert for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard M. Vigness is classified as an Advanced expert for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, 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 M. Vigness specialize in?

While Dr. Richard M. Vigness is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Carotid Artery Surgery. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Richard M. Vigness participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Richard M. Vigness has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm. You can view a list of Dr. Richard M. Vigness's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Richard M. Vigness accept my insurance?

Dr. Richard M. Vigness accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 817-926-3320 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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