Summary

Dr. Winfield Wells treats congenital heart disease, atrial septal defect, and patent foramen ovale, and performs heart defect repair, open heart defect surgery, and patent ductus arteriosus surgery. He practices thoracic surgery and cardiology and has 56 years of experience. He also speaks Spanish.

Dr. Wells earned his medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and completed his residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital. He is affiliated with USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center and sees patients in Los Angeles, California. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Wells 4.5 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 56 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital
  • 2 specialties
  • 17 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Winfield John Wells has 3 locations

Usc Cardiothoracic Surgery

1520 San Pablo St Ste 4300Los Angeles, CA 90033
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

Childrens Hospital Los Angeles

4650 W Sunset BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90027

Keck Hospital Of Usc

1500 San Pablo StLos Angeles, CA 90033

Compare with Similar Doctors

Dr. Winfield John Wells, MD
Dr. Sarah Pradka Lucas, MD
Dr. Cynthia Sue Herrington, MD
Dr. Quang The Vo, MD
Dr. Winfield John Wells, MDDr. Sarah Pradka Lucas, MDDr. Cynthia Sue Herrington, MDDr. Quang The Vo, MD
Thoracic SurgeryThoracic SurgeryThoracic SurgeryThoracic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
0 
4.5 
3.6 
56 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience 26 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish, Vietnamese
Los Angeles , CAValley Village , CALos Angeles , CAFullerton , CA
Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California Med School: Duke University School of Medicine Med School: Northeast Ohio Medical University Med School: University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine
Current Profile
View Profile View Profile View Profile

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Winfield John Wells

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CalOptima
  • CalOptima - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Empire Plan
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Winfield John Wells has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Winfield John Wells has the following 17 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis
  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures
  • Cardiology
  • Congenital Heart Defects
  • Congenital Heart Disease (Patent Ductus Arteriosus)
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Ebstein Anomaly
  • Lung Transplantation
  • Pediatrics
  • Pneumonectomy (Lung removal)
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations
  • Ventricular Outflow Obstruction
  • Ventricular Septal Defects

Certifications, License, & Education

56 Years Experience

Dr. Winfield John Wells holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California in 1970.

NPI Number

Dr. Wells' NPI number is 1942229604.

Similar doctors

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Winfield Wells accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Winfield Wells accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Winfield Wells's office located?
Dr. Winfield Wells's office is located at 1520 San Pablo St Ste 4300, Los Angeles, CA, 90033.
Is Dr. Winfield Wells accepting new patients?
Dr. Winfield Wells is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Winfield Wells's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Which hospitals is Dr. Winfield Wells affiliated with?
Dr. Winfield Wells is affiliated with Usc Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Does Dr. Winfield Wells accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Winfield Wells has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

Data Sources

This provider profile is built using data from:

  • NPPES NPI Registry
  • State medical licensing boards
  • Healthcare system and provider network data

Ensuring Data Transparency and Trust: A Guide to Vitals Doctor Listings and Reviews

Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.

Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.

Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.