Overview
Andrew Ghatan is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in San Marcos, California. Dr. Ghatan has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Ulnar Nerve Dysfunction, and Osteoarthritis. Dr. Ghatan is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
400 Craven Rd, San Marcos, CA 92078
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. Andrew C. Ghatan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Andrew C. Ghatan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Andrew C. Ghatan by calling their office at 833-574-2273. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Andrew C. Ghatan a top-rated expert for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Andrew C. Ghatan is classified as an Experienced expert for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, 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. Andrew C. Ghatan specialize in?
While Dr. Andrew C. Ghatan is a Hand Surgery, they have specific expertise in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, and Ulnar Nerve Dysfunction. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hand Surgery.
Does Dr. Andrew C. Ghatan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Andrew C. Ghatan has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Andrew C. Ghatan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Andrew C. Ghatan accept my insurance?
Dr. Andrew C. Ghatan accepts most major insurance plans, including Wellcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 833-574-2273 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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- Experienced
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeDr. Ghatan isExperienced. Learn about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
- Dupuytren ContractureDr. Ghatan isExperienced. Learn about Dupuytren Contracture.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Ghatan isExperienced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- RhizarthrosisDr. Ghatan isExperienced. Learn about Rhizarthrosis.
- Ulnar Nerve DysfunctionDr. Ghatan isExperienced. Learn about Ulnar Nerve Dysfunction.