Overview
Ryan Shelstad is a Thoracic Surgeon in Lincoln, Nebraska. Dr. Shelstad is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pleurisy, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Bypass Surgery, and Heart Valve Repair.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1500 S 48th St Ste 605, Lincoln, NE 68506
611 W Francis St Ste 150, North Platte, NE 69101
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. Ryan Shelstad
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ryan Shelstad?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ryan Shelstad by calling their office at 402-483-3255. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ryan Shelstad a top-rated expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ryan Shelstad 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. Ryan Shelstad specialize in?
While Dr. Ryan Shelstad is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Valve Stenosis, Pleurisy, 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. Ryan Shelstad participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ryan Shelstad has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Valve Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Ryan Shelstad's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ryan Shelstad accept my insurance?
Dr. Ryan Shelstad accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 402-483-3255 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. Shelstad isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- PleurisyDr. Shelstad isDistinguished. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Shelstad isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Shelstad isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Shelstad isAdvanced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Shelstad isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Shelstad isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Shelstad isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Shelstad isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Shelstad isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Shelstad isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Aortic DissectionDr. Shelstad isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Shelstad isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.