Overview
Vaughn Starnes is a Thoracic Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Starnes is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ebstein's Anomaly, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Heart Valve Repair.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 89 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1520 San Pablo St Ste 4300, Los Angeles, CA 90033
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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vaughn Starnes
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vaughn Starnes?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Vaughn Starnes by calling their office at 323-442-5849. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Vaughn 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 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 Starnes specialize in?
While Dr. Vaughn 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 Starnes participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Vaughn Starnes has published 89 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ebstein's Anomaly. You can view a list of Dr. Vaughn 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 Starnes accept my insurance?
Dr. Vaughn Starnes accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 323-442-5849 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.
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- Distinguished
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Starnes isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Ebstein's AnomalyDr. Starnes isDistinguished. Learn about Ebstein's Anomaly.
- Advanced
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Starnes isAdvanced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Starnes isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Starnes isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Starnes isAdvanced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Starnes isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Starnes isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Aortic DissectionDr. Starnes isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Starnes isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Starnes isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Coarctation of the AortaDr. Starnes isExperienced. Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.