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John David Vega Emory Faculty
John David Vega Emory Faculty

John David Vega, MD

Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, Cardiac Surgery

4.6 - 8 Ratings

Emory Heart & Vascular Center at Clifton Campus

1365 Clifton Road Northeast, Bldg A, Fl 2, Atlanta, GA 30322

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(404) 778-7973
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About

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Emory Affiliation

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

Academic Title

  • Professor

Academic Profile

Year Started Practicing

  • 1996

Locations

Emory Heart & Vascular Center at Clifton Campus

1365 Clifton Road Northeast
Bldg A, Fl 2
Atlanta, GA 30322

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Ratings & Reviews

4.6 out of 5 overall rating 8 ratings

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

4.6 Provider showed concern
4.6 Provider explained things clearly
4.6 Provider discussed treatment options
4.6 Provider included you in decisions
4.6 Likelihood of recommending this provider
5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-26

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 Reviewed on 2025-10-16

Dr.Vega was able to answer all my questions and Anticipate additional questions. He is an incredible doctor.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-19

I recommend Emory to everyone who asks about my transplant

Credentials

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

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