Amy Lightner
Expertise in
14
conditions

Dr. Amy Lightner

General Surgery
Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines
10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
La Jolla, CA 
Expertise in
14
conditions
Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines
10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
La Jolla, CA 

Overview

Amy Lightner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California.

Dr. Lightner is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Fistula, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Radiation Enteritis, Ileostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 248 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Scripps Green Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • 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
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Net

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines
10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
Other Locations
Scripps Medical Center Jefferson
2205 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92054

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Amy Lightner

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Amy Lightner?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Amy Lightner by calling their office at 858-299-2984. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Amy Lightner a top-rated expert for Ileostomy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Amy Lightner is classified as an Elite expert for Ileostomy, 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. Amy Lightner specialize in?

While Dr. Amy Lightner is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Ileostomy, Gastrointestinal Fistula, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Amy Lightner accept my insurance?

Dr. Amy Lightner accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-299-2984 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.

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