Overview
Alka Goyal is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California.
Dr. Goyal is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 46 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.
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Locations
725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
730 Welch Rd Fl 2, Palo Alto, CA 94304
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alka Goyal
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alka Goyal?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alka Goyal by calling their office at 650-497-8000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alka Goyal a top-rated expert for Crohn's Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alka Goyal is classified as an Distinguished expert for Crohn's 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. Alka Goyal specialize in?
While Dr. Alka Goyal is a Pediatric Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Ulcerative Colitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Alka Goyal participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alka Goyal has published 46 articles and abstracts on conditions like Crohn's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Alka Goyal's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alka Goyal accept my insurance?
Dr. Alka Goyal accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-497-8000 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
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Goyal isDistinguished. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Goyal isDistinguished. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- Advanced
- Atresia of Small IntestineDr. Goyal isAdvanced. Learn about Atresia of Small Intestine.
- ColitisDr. Goyal isAdvanced. Learn about Colitis.
- Delayed GrowthDr. Goyal isAdvanced. Learn about Delayed Growth.
- DiarrheaDr. Goyal isAdvanced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Goyal isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Goyal isAdvanced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Goyal isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Anal FissureDr. Goyal isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Aplasia Cutis CongenitaDr. Goyal isExperienced. Learn about Aplasia Cutis Congenita.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Goyal isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Goyal isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Biliary AtresiaDr. Goyal isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Atresia.