Overview
Thomas Caranasos is a Thoracic Surgeon in Wilmington, North Carolina. Dr. Caranasos is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 77 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1912 Tradd Ct, Wilmington, NC 28401
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. Thomas Caranasos
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas Caranasos?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Thomas Caranasos by calling their office at 833-922-8800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Thomas Caranasos a top-rated expert for Aortic Valve Replacement?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thomas Caranasos is classified as an Distinguished expert for Aortic Valve Replacement, 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. Thomas Caranasos specialize in?
While Dr. Thomas Caranasos is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Valve Replacement, Aortic Valve Stenosis, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Thomas Caranasos participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Caranasos has published 77 articles and abstracts on conditions like Aortic Valve Replacement. You can view a list of Dr. Thomas Caranasos's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Thomas Caranasos accept my insurance?
Dr. Thomas Caranasos accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 833-922-8800 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 ReplacementDr. Caranasos isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Caranasos isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)Dr. Caranasos isDistinguished. Learn about Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
- Advanced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Caranasos isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Cystic Medial Necrosis of AortaDr. Caranasos isAdvanced. Learn about Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Caranasos isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Caranasos isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Caranasos isAdvanced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Patent Foramen Ovale RepairDr. Caranasos isAdvanced. Learn about Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Caranasos isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Caranasos isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Caranasos isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Caranasos isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Congenital Coronary Artery MalformationDr. Caranasos isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Caranasos isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).