Dr. Aung Kaung

Gastroenterology
Kaiser Permanente
West Los Angeles Medical Center
6041 Cadillac Avenue, 
Los Angeles, CA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Kaiser Permanente
West Los Angeles Medical Center
6041 Cadillac Avenue, 
Los Angeles, CA 

Overview

Aung Kaung is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California.

His clinical expertise encompasses Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Jaundice, and Bile Duct Stricture.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Kaung is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Kaiser Foundation Hospital - West La

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID

Locations

West Los Angeles Medical Center
6041 Cadillac Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90034

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Kaung has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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 Total Publications

Preventing patient absenteeism: validation of a predictive overbooking model.
Preventing patient absenteeism: validation of a predictive overbooking model.
Journal: The American journal of managed care
Published: December 17, 2015
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Aung Kaung

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Aung Kaung?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Aung Kaung 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. Aung Kaung a top-rated expert for Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Aung Kaung is classified as an Experienced expert for Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, 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. Aung Kaung specialize in?

While Dr. Aung Kaung is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Jaundice. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Aung Kaung participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Aung Kaung has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis. You can view a list of Dr. Aung Kaung's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Aung Kaung accept my insurance?

Dr. Aung Kaung accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Medicaid. 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

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