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Dr. Michael Sekela, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 69
Dr. Michael Sekela, MD
4.2 (15 Ratings)
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Dr. Michael Sekela, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Lexington, KY.
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Dr. Michael Sekela, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery* Age 69
Lexington, KY
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. Michael Sekela, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Lexington, KY.

About

Dr. Sekela graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1981 and completed a residency at Baylor Affil Hosps.Dr. Michael Sekela, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgeon in Lexington, KY and has 43 years experience. Dr. Sekela currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Saint Joseph Hospital and University of Kentucky Hospital. Dr. Sekela has experience treating conditions like Subacute Endocarditis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sekela received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Sekela's office accepts new patients. Dr. Sekela is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Subacute Endocarditis
Pleural Effusion
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Subacute Endocarditis
Pleural Effusion
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Subacute Endocarditis
Pleural Effusion
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Septal Defect
Carotid Artery Disease
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Endocarditis
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Septal Defect
Systolic Heart Failure
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Aortic Arch Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Surgery
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Aneurysm
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Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septic Embolism
Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aneurysm Repair
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atherectomy
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Transplant
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Impella Device
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lung Transplant
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Prosthetic Implantation
Mitral Valve Repair
Mitral Valve Replacement
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Pulmonary Thrombectomy
Pulmonary Valve Surgery
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Tricuspid Valve Graft
Tricuspid Valve Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Sagamore Health Network
    Sagamore Plus
  • WellPoint
  • PHCS Network PPO
    MultiPlan PPO
  • Cigna
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
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  • Curative PPO Plus
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  • Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare
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    Aetna
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  • Blue Access-KY
    Balanced Pathway-KY HMO
    Norton Healthcare Blue Access Tiered-KY PPO
    Bronze Pathway w/HSA - SG-KY HMO
    Silver Pathway Transition for HSA-KY HMO
    Bronze Pathway-KY PPO Plus
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    Gold Pathway - SG-KY HMO
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    Silver Pathway for HSA-KY HMO
    Blue Access-KY PPO
    Silver Pathway X-KY HMO
    Kentucky Employees Health Plan (KEHP)
    UK-Medicare Carve-Out-KY
    Bronze Pathway-KY PPO
    Bronze Pathway w/HSA-KY PPO
    Methodist Hospital-KY
    Bronze Pathway-KY HMO
    Gold Blue Access-KY PPO
    Anthem Essential-KY
    Gold Pathway-KY PPO Plus
    Baptist HCA-KY
    Catastrophic Pathway Transition X-KY HMO
    Bronze Pathway X for HSA-KY HMO
    Silver Pathway w/HSA-KY PPO
    Bronze Pathway Transition w/HSA-KY HMO
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    Balanced Blue Access-KY PPO
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    Gold Pathway Transition X-KY HMO
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    UK-KY EPO
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    Silver Pathway- SG-KY HMO
    Bronze Blue Access-KY PPO
    Pathway-KY HMO
    Balanced Pathway Transition-KY HMO
    Silver Pathway w/HSA - SG-KY HMO
    UK-KY PPO
    UK RHP-Regional Health Plan-KY
    Silver Blue Access-KY PPO
    Gold Pathway Transition-KY HMO
    Platinum Pathway - SG-KY HMO
    Pathway-KY
    Bronze Pathway X-KY HMO
    Pathway Transition (Pathway - / Small Grp)-KY HMO
    St. Josephs-KY
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    740 Rose St Ste A301, Lexington, KY 40536
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Oct 30, 2023
Dr Sekella preformed a cabbage on me in 2021 and I am now able to function as I have not been able to in many years. He really knows what he is doing and explains it thoroughly. I had full confidence through the surgery.
— Oct 30, 2023
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Specialties*
Cardiothoracic Surgery
General Surgery
Cardiovascular Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Baylor Affil Hosps
    1986
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Ky
    1986
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Sekela, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sekela's profile.

Dr. Michael Sekela, MD is affiliated with Saint Joseph Hospital and University of Kentucky Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Sekela, MD holds board certification in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Joseph Hospital

    1 Saint Joseph Dr, Lexington, KY

  • University of Kentucky Hospital

    800 Rose St, Lexington, KY