Expertise in
11
conditions

Dr. Alexander S. Tovar

General Surgery
201 South Buena Vista Street, Suite 425, 
Burbank, CA 
Accepting New Patients
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
11
conditions
201 South Buena Vista Street, Suite 425, 
Burbank, CA 

Overview

Alexander Tovar is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Burbank, California.

Dr. Tovar is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Cellulitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Tovar is board certified in American Board Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Tovar is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Colon & Rectal Surgery in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

Providence Saint Joseph Medical Ctr

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
LA Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID

Locations

201 South Buena Vista Street, Suite 425, Burbank, CA 91505

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 Total Publications

Laparoscopic anti-reflux procedures with hepatic shoulder technique in the surgical management of large hiatal hernias and paraesophageal hernias: a follow-up study.
Laparoscopic anti-reflux procedures with hepatic shoulder technique in the surgical management of large hiatal hernias and paraesophageal hernias: a follow-up study.
Journal: Surgical endoscopy
Published: March 12, 2019
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Is Dr. Alexander S. Tovar a top-rated expert for Gallbladder Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alexander S. Tovar is classified as an Advanced expert for Gallbladder Disease, 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. Alexander S. Tovar specialize in?

While Dr. Alexander S. Tovar is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Gallbladder Disease, Cellulitis, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Alexander S. Tovar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Alexander S. Tovar has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gallbladder Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Alexander S. Tovar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Alexander S. Tovar accept my insurance?

Dr. Alexander S. Tovar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 818-848-8311 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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