Scott R. Chicotka
221 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 300, 
Grand Rapids, MI 

Overview

Scott Chicotka is a Transplant Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He has been practicing medicine for over 14 years.

His clinical expertise encompasses Cardiogenic Shock, Cardiac Tamponade, Pneumomediastinum, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.

Dr. Chicotka is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Chicotka is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Royal College Of Physicians & Surgeons-Ireland, 2012

Residency

New York-Presbyterian University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell

Specialties

Transplant Surgery
Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in MI

Board Certifications

American Board Of Thoracic Surgery
American Board Of Surgery

Fellowships

UC San Diego Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
MercyCare
  • EPO
  • HMO
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Priority Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Corewell Health Cardiothoracic Surgery - 221 Michigan St NE
221 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Other Locations
Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Transplant Center - 275 Michigan St NE
275 Michigan Street Northeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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.


10 Total Publications

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Scott R. Chicotka

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Is Dr. Scott R. Chicotka a top-rated expert for Cardiogenic Shock?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Scott R. Chicotka is classified as an Experienced expert for Cardiogenic Shock, 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. Scott R. Chicotka specialize in?

While Dr. Scott R. Chicotka is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Cardiogenic Shock, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Cardiac Tamponade. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.

Does Dr. Scott R. Chicotka participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Scott R. Chicotka has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cardiogenic Shock. You can view a list of Dr. Scott R. Chicotka's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Scott R. Chicotka accept my insurance?

Dr. Scott R. Chicotka accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 616-459-7258 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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