Overview
Victor Schmelzer is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Edgewood, Kentucky.
Dr. Schmelzer is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Regurgitation, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement.
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Locations
711 Medical Village Dr Ste 310, Edgewood, KY 41017
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Victor Schmelzer
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Victor Schmelzer?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Victor Schmelzer by calling their office at 859-301-9010. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Victor Schmelzer a top-rated expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Victor Schmelzer is classified as an Advanced expert for Aortic Valve Stenosis, 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 Schmelzer specialize in?
While Dr. Victor Schmelzer is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Aortic Valve Stenosis, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Aortic Valve Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Victor Schmelzer accept my insurance?
Dr. Victor Schmelzer accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and CareSource. We recommend calling the office directly at 859-301-9010 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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- Advanced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Schmelzer isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Schmelzer isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Schmelzer isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Experienced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Schmelzer isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Schmelzer isExperienced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Schmelzer isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Schmelzer isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. Schmelzer isExperienced. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.