Overview
Victor O. Morell, MD, joined UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh as chief of the Division of Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery in 2004. He is a skilled surgeon, administrator, researcher, and educator. In May 2011, Dr. Morell was appointed co-director of the UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute. He also serves as vice chair and director of cardiovascular services for the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr. Morell is board-certified in general surgery and in thoracic surgery.
Dr. Morell is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ebstein's Anomaly, Transposition of the Great Arteries, Aortopulmonary Window, Heart Transplant, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Dr. Morell is board certified in AB Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery, American Board Of Thoracic Surgery , AB Thoracic Surgery (Congenital Cardiac Surgery), and American Board Of Thoracic Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 94 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Morell is currently accepting new patients.
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3003 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Fl 2, Tampa, FL 33607
4401 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15224
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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Moffitt Cancer Center, Magnolia Campus
Eric Toloza is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Toloza is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Thymectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Toloza is currently accepting new patients.
Moffitt Cancer Center, Magnolia Campus
Jacques-pierre Fontaine is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Tampa, Florida. Dr. Fontaine is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Mesothelioma, Endoscopy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Fontaine is currently accepting new patients.
Cardiovascular And Thoracic Surgery Clearwater
Dr. Joshua Rovin is board certified in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, as well as general surgery. He has extensive experience in valve repair, open and endovascular aortic surgery, valve sparing aortic root reconstruction, mitral valve treatment, minimally invasive surgery and TAVR and mitralclip repairs.', 'Dr. Rovin earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in Louisville, Kentucky. He then completed a general surgery residency at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesvill, Virginia. He continued his medical education by completing fellowships from the University of Virginia Medical Center in adhesion signaling in tumor progression and cardiovascular and thoracic surgery.', 'Dr. Rovin is Director of Transcatheter and Aortic Valve Therapies, as well as Director of the Center for Advanced Valve and Structural Heart Care at Morton Plant Hospital. The Center was established in 2012 as the first multidisciplinary center of its kind in the region, designed to provide customized treatment options for patients with complex heart valve disease. Its panel of cardiac experts is dedicated to providing the highest quality and latest advancements in structural heart care. Dr. Rovin is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Rovin is board certified in AB Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery and AB Surgery - Surgery. Dr. Rovin is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Victor O. Morell
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Victor O. Morell?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Victor O. Morell by calling their office at 813-357-0520. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Victor O. Morell a top-rated expert for Ebstein's Anomaly?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Victor O. Morell 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. Victor O. Morell specialize in?
While Dr. Victor O. Morell is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Ebstein's Anomaly, Transposition of the Great Arteries, and Aortopulmonary Window. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Victor O. Morell participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Victor O. Morell has published 94 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ebstein's Anomaly. You can view a list of Dr. Victor O. Morell's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Victor O. Morell accept my insurance?
Dr. Victor O. Morell accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareSource. We recommend calling the office directly at 813-357-0520 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Distinguished
- Ebstein's AnomalyDr. Morell isDistinguished. Learn about Ebstein's Anomaly.
- Advanced
- Aortopulmonary WindowDr. Morell isAdvanced. Learn about Aortopulmonary Window.
- Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS)
- Pulmonary Valve StenosisDr. Morell isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Valve Stenosis.
- Transposition of the Great Arteries
- Ventricular Septal DefectsDr. Morell isAdvanced. Learn about Ventricular Septal Defects.
- Experienced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Morell isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Congenital Coronary Artery MalformationDr. Morell isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation.
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Morell isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Morell isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).
- Double Aortic ArchDr. Morell isExperienced. Learn about Double Aortic Arch.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Morell isExperienced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart TransplantDr. Morell isExperienced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Heterotaxy SyndromeDr. Morell isExperienced. Learn about Heterotaxy Syndrome.
- Partial Atrioventricular CanalDr. Morell isExperienced. Learn about Partial Atrioventricular Canal.
- Situs InversusDr. Morell isExperienced. Learn about Situs Inversus.
- Tetralogy of FallotDr. Morell isExperienced. Learn about Tetralogy of Fallot.
- Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous ReturnDr. Morell isExperienced. Learn about Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return.
- Tricuspid RegurgitationDr. Morell isExperienced. Learn about Tricuspid Regurgitation.
- Truncus ArteriosusDr. Morell isExperienced. Learn about Truncus Arteriosus.
- Vascular RingDr. Morell isExperienced. Learn about Vascular Ring.