Overview
Alberto Pena is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Aurora, Colorado.
Dr. Pena is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bowel Incontinence, Hirschsprung Disease, Rectal Prolapse, Colostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 99 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Pena is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
13123 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
University Of Colorado Hospital Authority
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Children's Hospital Colorado
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Downtown Surgery Specialists
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alberto Pena
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alberto Pena?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alberto Pena by calling their office at 720-777-1234. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alberto Pena a top-rated expert for Bowel Incontinence?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alberto Pena is classified as an Distinguished expert for Bowel Incontinence, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alberto Pena specialize in?
While Dr. Alberto Pena is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Bowel Incontinence, Hirschsprung Disease, and Rectal Prolapse. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Alberto Pena participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alberto Pena has published 99 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bowel Incontinence. You can view a list of Dr. Alberto Pena's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alberto Pena accept my insurance?
Dr. Alberto Pena accepts most major insurance plans, including UnitedHealthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 720-777-1234 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Pena isDistinguished. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Hirschsprung DiseaseDr. Pena isDistinguished. Learn about Hirschsprung Disease.
- Advanced
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Pena isAdvanced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Cloacal ExstrophyDr. Pena isAdvanced. Learn about Cloacal Exstrophy.
- ColostomyDr. Pena isAdvanced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Neurogenic BowelDr. Pena isAdvanced. Learn about Neurogenic Bowel.
- Rectal ProlapseDr. Pena isAdvanced. Learn about Rectal Prolapse.
- Experienced
- Colorectal CancerDr. Pena isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- EncopresisDr. Pena isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.
- EndoscopyDr. Pena isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Fecal ImpactionDr. Pena isExperienced. Learn about Fecal Impaction.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Pena isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Reconstructive Urology SurgeryDr. Pena isExperienced. Learn about Reconstructive Urology Surgery.
- Sacral Nerve StimulationDr. Pena isExperienced. Learn about Sacral Nerve Stimulation.
- Total Intestinal AganglionosisDr. Pena isExperienced. Learn about Total Intestinal Aganglionosis.
