Overview
Aung Kaung is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. His top areas of expertise are Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Jaundice, and Bile Duct Stricture. Dr. Kaung 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
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.
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. 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
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. Kaung isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Kaung isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- AscitesDr. Kaung isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Kaung isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Kaung isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- CholangitisDr. Kaung isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.