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 250 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials.
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
2205 Vista Way, Oceanside, CA 92054
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.
7 Clinical Trials
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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 participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Amy Lightner has published 250 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ileostomy. You can view a list of Dr. Amy Lightner's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Lightner isElite. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- IleostomyDr. Lightner isElite. Learn about Ileostomy.
- Distinguished
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Lightner isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Radiation EnteritisDr. Lightner isDistinguished. Learn about Radiation Enteritis.
- Advanced
- Anal CancerDr. Lightner isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Lightner isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- ColonoscopyDr. Lightner isAdvanced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- ColostomyDr. Lightner isAdvanced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Lightner isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Lightner isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Experienced
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)Dr. Lightner isExperienced. Learn about Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).
- Anal FissureDr. Lightner isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Anorectal AbscessDr. Lightner isExperienced. Learn about Anorectal Abscess.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Lightner isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Lightner isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- CholangitisDr. Lightner isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.