Overview
Andrew Giap is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Anaheim, California.
His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 17 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Giap is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
3460 E La Palma Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806
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 Q. Giap
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Andrew Q. Giap?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Andrew Q. Giap 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 Q. Giap a top-rated expert for Pancreatic Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Andrew Q. Giap is classified as an Experienced expert for Pancreatic Cancer, 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 Q. Giap specialize in?
While Dr. Andrew Q. Giap is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Andrew Q. Giap participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Andrew Q. Giap has published 17 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreatic Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Andrew Q. Giap's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Andrew Q. Giap accept my insurance?
Dr. Andrew Q. Giap accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Giap isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Giap isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Giap isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Giap isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Giap isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- CholestasisDr. Giap isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Giap isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- EndoscopyDr. Giap isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Giap isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Giap isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Giap isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Giap isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- JaundiceDr. Giap isExperienced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Giap isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Stomach CancerDr. Giap isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
