Overview
Brett Wakefield is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Marcos, California.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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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Dr. Brett J. Wakefield accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and Managed Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 216-444-2200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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