Overview
Alex Penn is an Interventional Radiologist in Walnut Creek, California. Dr. Penn is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Pleurisy, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2125 Oak Grove Rd Ste 200, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
751 S Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128
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.
Interventional Radiology Clinic
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Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group Inc.
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Bay Imaging Consultants Medical Group Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alex Penn
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alex Penn?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alex Penn by calling their office at 925-296-7150. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alex Penn a top-rated expert for Ascites?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alex Penn is classified as an Distinguished expert for Ascites, 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. Alex Penn specialize in?
While Dr. Alex Penn is a Interventional Radiology, they have specific expertise in Ascites, Pleurisy, and Alcoholic Cirrhosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Interventional Radiology.
Does Dr. Alex Penn participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alex Penn has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ascites. You can view a list of Dr. Alex Penn's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alex Penn accept my insurance?
Dr. Alex Penn accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 925-296-7150 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
- AscitesDr. Penn isDistinguished. Learn about Ascites.
- Advanced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Penn isAdvanced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Alien Hand SyndromeDr. Penn isAdvanced. Learn about Alien Hand Syndrome.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- BoilsDr. Penn isAdvanced. Learn about Boils.
- CAPOS SyndromeDr. Penn isAdvanced. Learn about CAPOS Syndrome.
- CarbuncleDr. Penn isAdvanced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- Experienced
- Acute Arterial Occlusion of KidneyDr. Penn isExperienced. Learn about Acute Arterial Occlusion of Kidney.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Penn isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- AngiomyomaDr. Penn isExperienced. Learn about Angiomyoma.
- ArthritisDr. Penn isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Penn isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.