Overview
Robert Oakes is a Thoracic Surgeon in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Oakes is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pleurisy, Esophageal Perforation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1600 S 48th St Ste 600, Lincoln, NE 68506
1500 S 48th St Ste 605, Lincoln, NE 68506
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. Robert Oakes
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert Oakes?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert Oakes by calling their office at 402-483-3333. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Robert Oakes a top-rated expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert Oakes is classified as an Distinguished expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis, 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. Robert Oakes specialize in?
While Dr. Robert Oakes is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pleurisy, and Esophageal Perforation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Robert Oakes participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Robert Oakes has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Valve Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Robert Oakes's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Robert Oakes accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert Oakes accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 402-483-3333 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
- Distinguished
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Oakes isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Oakes isDistinguished. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Oakes isDistinguished. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Oakes isDistinguished. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Advanced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Oakes isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Oakes isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Oakes isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Oakes isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Oakes isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Oakes isAdvanced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Oakes isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Oakes isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Oakes isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Oakes isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery