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Dr. Victor Van Berkel, MD

Transplant Surgery*
4.9 (12)
Map Pin Small Louisville, KY
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Victor Van Berkel, MD

Dr. Victor Van Berkel, MD is a Transplant Surgery Specialist in Louisville, KY. They specialize in Transplant Surgery, has 21 years of experience, and is board certified in Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. They graduated from WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE and is affiliated with University of Louisville Hospital and Uofl Health Jewish Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Van Berkel an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Van Berkel works at UofL Physicians – Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery in Louisville, KY. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Van Berkel's Office Locations

  1. 1
    UofL Physicians – Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery
    201 Abraham Flexner Way Ste 1200, Louisville, KY 40202 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 588-7600
  2. 2
    University of Louisville
    529 S Jackson St, Louisville, KY 40202 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 562-4370
  3. 3
    UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center
    529 S Jackson St, Louisville, KY 40202 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 562-4673
  4. 4
    UofL Health – Heart Hospital at Jewish
    201 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY 40202 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 587-4000
  5. 5
    UofL Health – Trager Transplant Center
    220 Abraham Flexner Way # 3, Louisville, KY 40202 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (502) 587-4384

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  • University of Louisville Hospital
  • Uofl Health Jewish Hospital

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    About Dr. Victor Van Berkel, MD

    Specialties*
    • Transplant Surgery

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    • 21 years of experience
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    • 1083740757
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    Education & Certifications

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    • WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE
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    • Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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    Dr. Van Berkel works at UofL Physicians ‚Äì Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery in Louisville, KY. View the full address on Dr. Van Berkel’s profile.

    12 patients have reviewed Dr. Van Berkel. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Van Berkel.

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