Expertise in
11
conditions

Dr. Carl E. Orr

General Surgery
Sam Elsheikh MD Inc.
5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 1, 
La Mesa, CA 
Expertise in
11
conditions
Sam Elsheikh MD Inc.
5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 1, 
La Mesa, CA 

Overview

Carl Orr is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Mesa, California.

Dr. Orr is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Angiosarcoma, Breast Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in CA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Sam Elsheikh MD Inc.
5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 1, La Mesa, CA 91942

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.

2 Total Publications

Retrograde EUS-guided ileocolostomy for malignant small-bowel obstruction.
Retrograde EUS-guided ileocolostomy for malignant small-bowel obstruction.
Journal: VideoGIE : an official video journal of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Published: April 15, 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Carl E. Orr

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Carl E. Orr?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Carl E. Orr by calling their office at 619-462-8100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Carl E. Orr a top-rated expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Carl E. Orr is classified as an Advanced expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), 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. Carl E. Orr specialize in?

While Dr. Carl E. Orr is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Angiosarcoma, and Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Carl E. Orr participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Carl E. Orr has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). You can view a list of Dr. Carl E. Orr's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Carl E. Orr accept my insurance?

Dr. Carl E. Orr accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 619-462-8100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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