Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions
550 Water Street, Suite A, 
Santa Cruz, CA 

Overview

Christopher Xiao is an Otolaryngologist in Santa Cruz, California. Dr. Xiao has been practicing medicine for over 10 years is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Sinusitis, Jones Syndrome, Septoplasty, and Laryngectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Boston University School Of Medicine, 2016

Residency

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center

Specialties

Otolaryngology

Licenses

Otolaryngology in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Dominican Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • 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
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Sutter Health
  • HMO
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Valley Health
  • HMO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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

Irene Bargetto
550 Water Street, Suite A, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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.


18 Total Publications

Sport and Recreational Causes of Nasal Bone Fractures.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher C. Xiao

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher C. Xiao?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher C. Xiao by calling their office at 831-476-4414. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Christopher C. Xiao a top-rated expert for Infant Hearing Loss?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher C. Xiao is classified as an Advanced expert for Infant Hearing Loss, 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. Christopher C. Xiao specialize in?

While Dr. Christopher C. Xiao is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Infant Hearing Loss, Sinusitis, and Jones Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.

Does Dr. Christopher C. Xiao participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Christopher C. Xiao has published 18 articles and abstracts on conditions like Infant Hearing Loss. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher C. Xiao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Christopher C. Xiao accept my insurance?

Dr. Christopher C. Xiao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 831-476-4414 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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