Vinay Badhwar
Expertise in
18
conditions
Expertise in
18
conditions
West Virginia University Hospitals
1 Medical Center Dr, 
Morgantown, WV 

Overview

Vinay Badhwar is a Thoracic Surgeon in Morgantown, West Virginia. Dr. Badhwar is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Endocarditis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Heart Valve Repair, and Aortic Valve Replacement.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 398 peer reviewed articles and participating in 8 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in PA

Hospital Affiliations

West Virginia University Hospitals, Inc

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
AvMed
  • HMO
  • POS
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

West Virginia University Hospitals
1 Medical Center Dr, Morgantown, WV 26506

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.


8 Clinical Trials

Expanded Clinical Study of the Tendyne Mitral Valve System
Prospective Randomized On-X Anticoagulation Clinical Trial (PROACT)
Postoperative Antibiotic Management Duration Following Surgery for Intravenous Drug Abuse (IVDA) Endocarditis (OPTIMAL)
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398 Total Publications

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vinay Badhwar

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vinay Badhwar?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Vinay Badhwar by calling their office at 304-598-4800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Vinay Badhwar a top-rated expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vinay Badhwar is classified as an Elite expert for Mitral Valve Regurgitation, 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. Vinay Badhwar specialize in?

While Dr. Vinay Badhwar is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Valve Repair, 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. Vinay Badhwar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Vinay Badhwar has published 398 articles and abstracts on conditions like Mitral Valve Regurgitation. You can view a list of Dr. Vinay Badhwar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Vinay Badhwar accept my insurance?

Dr. Vinay Badhwar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 304-598-4800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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