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 locations

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

The Heart Institute at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh

4401 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15224

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Cardiovascular SurgeryCardiovascular SurgeryCardiovascular SurgeryCardiovascular 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 , CALos Angeles , CAPasadena , CASouth 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

  • 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

Dr. Melita L Viegas has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Melita L Viegas has the following 3 areas of expertise

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

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 speaks English.
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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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