Expertise in
51
conditions

Dr. Alex W. Sun

Radiology
Kaiser Permanente
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
5555 Grossmont Center Drive, 
La Mesa, CA 
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Expertise in
51
conditions
Kaiser Permanente
Sharp Grossmont Hospital
5555 Grossmont Center Drive, 
La Mesa, CA 

Overview

Alex Sun is a Radiologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California.

Dr. Sun is highly rated in 51 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchogenic Cyst, Osteopenia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Sun is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Radiology

Licenses

Diagnostic Radiology in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Kaiser Foundation Hosp So Sacramento
Grossmont Hospital
Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr
El Centro Regional Medical Center
Sharp Memorial Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Sharp Grossmont Hospital
5555 Grossmont Center Drive, La Mesa, CA 91942

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.

2 Clinical Trials

A Feasibility Study of Hypoxia Imaging in Patients With Lung Cancer Using Positron Emission Tomography (PET) With 18F-Fluoroazomycin Arabinoside (18F-FAZA)
A Feasibility Study of Hypoxia Imaging in Patients With Lung Cancer Using Positron Emission Tomography (PET) With 18F-Fluoroazomycin Arabinoside (18F-FAZA)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: March 06, 2026
Intervention Type: Biological
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Evaluation of Toxicities With Thoracic Radiotherapy and Immune Checkpoint Inhibition in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Evaluation of Toxicities With Thoracic Radiotherapy and Immune Checkpoint Inhibition in Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: March 04, 2026
Intervention Type: Radiation
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9 Total Publications

The Identification, Selection, and Validation of Topic Areas for a Physical Therapy Critical Care Learning Needs Assessment Tool: A Mixed Method Approach.
The Identification, Selection, and Validation of Topic Areas for a Physical Therapy Critical Care Learning Needs Assessment Tool: A Mixed Method Approach.
Journal: Physiotherapy Canada. Physiotherapie Canada
Published: September 18, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alex W. Sun

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Is Dr. Alex W. Sun a top-rated expert for Bronchogenic Cyst?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alex W. Sun is classified as an Distinguished expert for Bronchogenic Cyst, 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 W. Sun specialize in?

While Dr. Alex W. Sun is a Radiology, they have specific expertise in Bronchogenic Cyst, Osteopenia, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiology.

Does Dr. Alex W. Sun participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Alex W. Sun has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Bronchogenic Cyst. You can view a list of Dr. Alex W. Sun's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Alex W. Sun accept my insurance?

Dr. Alex W. Sun accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 619-740-6000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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