John David Vega, MD

5.08 ratings

Cardiac Surgery

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Highlights

Languages

English
Spanish

About John David Vega

Emory Affiliation

Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty
Emory Healthcare Network
Emory Physician Group Practice

Academic Title

Professor

Director, Heart Transplant Program, EUH; Chief, Cardiac Surgery, Atlanta VA Medical Center

Year Started Practicing

1996

Professional Memberships

American Association of Thoracic Surgery

Society of Thoracic Surgeons

American College of Surgeons

American Society of Transplant Surgeons

International Society of Heart and Lung Transplantation

Interpretive Services

To provide the highest quality of care, interpreter services may be utilized to ensure proper communication of medical information for deaf, hard-of-hearing, and non-English speaking patients or family members.

Academic Profile

https://med.emory.edu/directory/profile/?u=JVEGA

Locations

Emory Heart & Vascular Center at Clifton Campus
- 1365 Clifton Road Northeast, Bldg A, Fl 2, Atlanta, GA 30322
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- phone: 404-778-7973

Expertise

Education

Fellowship: Univ of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Cardiothoracic Surgery, 1996
Residency: St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital - TX, Thoracic Surgery, 1995
Residency: University of Texas Health Sciences Ctr-Houston, Surgery, 1993
Fellowship: St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital - TX, Surgery, 1990
Internship: University of Texas Health Sciences Ctr-Houston, Surgery, 1987
Medical Education: University of Michigan Medical School, MD, 1986

Board Certifications

Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery: American Board of Thoracic Surgery, 1996
Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 1994

Ratings & Reviews

5 out of 5

8 ratings

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Likelihood of recommending this provider

5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 2/26/2026
Dr. Vega did an amazing job educating me about my heart issues and addressing all of my questions. I left the appointment with a better peace of mind than I arrived having. I look forward to working with Dr. Vega and his care team in future appointments.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 10/16/2025
Dr.Vega was able to answer all my questions and Anticipate additional questions. He is an incredible doctor.
5 out of 5 stars
Reviewed on 6/19/2025
I recommend Emory to everyone who asks about my transplant