Expertise in
17
conditions

Dr. Vaughn A. Starnes

Thoracic Surgery
Keck Hospital Of USC
1500 San Pablo St, 
Los Angeles, CA 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Expertise in
17
conditions
Keck Hospital Of USC
1500 San Pablo St, 
Los Angeles, CA 

Overview

Vaughn Starnes is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California.

Dr. Starnes is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ebstein's Anomaly, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Heart Valve Repair.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 89 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Keck Hospital Of USC

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Keck Hospital of USC
1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033

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.

5 Clinical Trials

Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement With the Medtronic Intrepid™ TMVR System in Patients With Severe Symptomatic Mitral Regurgitation - APOLLO Trial
Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement With the Medtronic Intrepid™ TMVR System in Patients With Severe Symptomatic Mitral Regurgitation - APOLLO Trial
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: August 05, 2026
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement With the Medtronic Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement System In Patients at Low Risk for Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement With the Medtronic Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement System In Patients at Low Risk for Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: May 07, 2026
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Portico Re-sheathable Transcatheter Aortic Valve System US IDE Trial
Portico Re-sheathable Transcatheter Aortic Valve System US IDE Trial
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 20, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
AtriCure CryoICE Lesions for Persistent and Long-standing Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Treatment During Concomitant On-Pump Endo/Epicardial Cardiac Surgery
AtriCure CryoICE Lesions for Persistent and Long-standing Persistent Atrial Fibrillation Treatment During Concomitant On-Pump Endo/Epicardial Cardiac Surgery
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: October 15, 2024
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
The cryoICE™ CryoAnalgesia Study For Pain Management in Post thoRacic Procedures Via intercOSTal Cryoanalgesia (FROST)
The cryoICE™ CryoAnalgesia Study For Pain Management in Post thoRacic Procedures Via intercOSTal Cryoanalgesia (FROST)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 04, 2020
Intervention Type: Device, Drug
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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89 Total Publications

Durability of Right Ventricle to Pulmonary Artery Conduits Implanted in Patients Less Than One Year of Age.
Durability of Right Ventricle to Pulmonary Artery Conduits Implanted in Patients Less Than One Year of Age.
Journal: World journal for pediatric & congenital heart surgery
Published: August 04, 2026
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1520 San Pablo Street, Suite 4300, 
Los Angeles, CA 
 (0.1 miles away)
323-442-6084
Languages Spoken:
English
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Is Dr. Vaughn A. Starnes a top-rated expert for Ebstein's Anomaly?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vaughn A. Starnes is classified as an Distinguished expert for Ebstein's Anomaly, 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. Vaughn A. Starnes specialize in?

While Dr. Vaughn A. Starnes is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Ebstein's Anomaly, Aortic Regurgitation, and Aortic Valve Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.

Does Dr. Vaughn A. Starnes participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Vaughn A. Starnes has published 89 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ebstein's Anomaly. You can view a list of Dr. Vaughn A. Starnes's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Vaughn A. Starnes accept my insurance?

Dr. Vaughn A. Starnes accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 323-442-8500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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