Expertise in
54
conditions
Expertise in
54
conditions
William Ross Dobkin M D Inc
3900 W Coast Hwy Ste 300, 
Newport Beach, CA 

Overview

Christopher Duma is a Neurosurgery provider in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Duma is highly rated in 54 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Awake Craniotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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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
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
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

William Ross Dobkin M D Inc
3900 W Coast Hwy Ste 300, Newport Beach, CA 92663
Other Locations
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
1 Hoag Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92663

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.


13 Total Publications

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher Duma

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Duma?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher Duma by calling their office at 949-642-6787. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Christopher Duma a top-rated expert for Astrocytoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher Duma is classified as an Elite expert for Astrocytoma, 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 Duma specialize in?

While Dr. Christopher Duma is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Glioma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Christopher Duma participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Christopher Duma has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Astrocytoma. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher Duma's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Christopher Duma accept my insurance?

Dr. Christopher Duma accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 949-642-6787 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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