Summary

Melita Viegas graduated from the Indiana University School of Medicine, Washington University In St. Louis in 2001. She works in Los Angeles, CA 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
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Smidt Heart Institute

127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A3600Los Angeles, CA 90048
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

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Melita L Viegas, MDRachel Minjoo LeeDr. Chace Barrett MitchellDr. George Arnold Mulder, MD
Cardiovascular SurgeryNurse PractitionerCardiovascular SurgerySurgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
25 Years of Experience 6 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Los Angeles , CAPasadena , CALos Angeles , CAPasadena , CA
Med School: Indiana University School of Medicine Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Melita L Viegas

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Empire Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Melita L Viegas has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Melita L Viegas has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Congenital Cardiac Surgery (thoracic)
  • General Surgery
  • Thoracic Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

25 Years Experience

Melita L Viegas holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of Pennsylvania and California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at University of Southern California Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles in 2014 and University of Southern California in 2013.

Residency

Completed their residency at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2005 and Washington University in St. Louis in 2001.

NPI Number

Melita L Viegas' NPI number is 1285855403.

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Melita Viegas speaks English.
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Melita Viegas's office is located at 127 S San Vicente Blvd Ste A3600, Los Angeles, CA, 90048.
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