Overview
Ariel Santos is a General Surgeon in Lubbock, Texas. Dr. Santos is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Santos is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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. Ariel Santos
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ariel Santos?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ariel Santos by calling their office at 806-743-7344. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ariel Santos a top-rated expert for Ogilvie Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ariel Santos is classified as an Advanced expert for Ogilvie 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. Ariel Santos specialize in?
While Dr. Ariel Santos is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, and Cholecystitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Ariel Santos participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ariel Santos has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ogilvie Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Ariel Santos's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ariel Santos accept my insurance?
Dr. Ariel Santos accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and FirstCare. We recommend calling the office directly at 806-743-7344 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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- Advanced
- CholecystitisDr. Santos isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Santos isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Santos isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Santos isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- GallstonesDr. Santos isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Santos isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Santos isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- AppendectomyDr. Santos isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- AppendicitisDr. Santos isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Santos isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Santos isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.