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Summary
Dr. Viegas graduated from the Indiana University School of Medicine, Washington University In St. Louis in 2001. She works in Los Angeles, CA and 1 other location and specializes in Cardiovascular Surgery.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 25 years of experience
- 11 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- University of Southern California Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles
- 1 specialty
- 3 areas of expertise
- 2 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Melita L Viegas has 2 locationsSmidt Heart Institute
127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A3600Los Angeles, CA 90048 Tel: (310) 423-1153
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
The Heart Institute at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
4401 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15224 Tel: (412) 692-7625
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| Dr. Melita L Viegas, MD | Dr. Pedro A Catarino, MD | Dr. Laura Dichiacchio, MD, PhD | Dr. Abigail Fong |
| Cardiovascular Surgery | Cardiovascular Surgery | Cardiovascular Surgery | Cardiovascular Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 25 Years of Experience | 32 Years of Experience | 19 Years of Experience | 10 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks Portuguese, French, English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Los Angeles , CA | Los Angeles , CA | Pasadena , CA | South Pasadena , CA |
| Med School: Indiana University School of Medicine | Med School: University of Cambridge (Churchill College) | Med School: University of Rochester Medical Center | Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Melita L Viegas
Medical Specialties
Dr. Melita L Viegas has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Melita L Viegas has the following 3 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
25 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired
Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
University of Southern California Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles2014
University of Southern California2013
Residency
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Medical School
Indiana University School of MedicineGraduated in 2005
Washington University in St. LouisGraduated in 2001
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- Dr. Melita Viegas's office is located at 127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A3600, Los Angeles, CA, 90048.
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