Overview
Dr. Christopher L. Paiji is a board-certified UCI Health gastroenterologist who specializes in the treatment of various gastrointestinal disorders, including pancreatic disease, biliary tract disorders, gastroesophageal reflux disease, esophageal disorders and colon polyps.He earned his medical degree from UC Irvine School of Medicine. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, followed by fellowships in gastroenterology and advanced endoscopy at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.His research interests focus on investigating emerging endoscopic technologies for early diagnosis of gastrointestinal malignancies and management of pancreatic and biliary disorders.
Dr. Paiji is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Gastroparesis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Dr. Paiji is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
101 The City Drive South, Building 22C, Orange, CA 92868
19200 Jamboree Road, Suite 3300, Irvine, CA 92612
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Dr. Paiji 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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher L. Paiji
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher L. Paiji?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher L. Paiji by calling their office at 888-717-4463. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher L. Paiji a top-rated expert for Pancreatic Pseudocyst?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher L. Paiji is classified as an Advanced expert for Pancreatic Pseudocyst, 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 L. Paiji specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher L. Paiji is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Christopher L. Paiji participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher L. Paiji has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreatic Pseudocyst. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher L. Paiji's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher L. Paiji accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher L. Paiji accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-717-4463 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.
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- Pancreatic PseudocystDr. Paiji isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatic Pseudocyst.
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- ColonoscopyDr. Paiji isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- EndoscopyDr. Paiji isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GastrectomyDr. Paiji isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric BypassDr. Paiji isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- GastroparesisDr. Paiji isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.