Expertise in
7
conditions
Expertise in
7
conditions
UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, 
San Diego, CA 

Overview

Daniel Cates is a General Surgeon in San Diego, California. Dr. Cates is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Laryngectomy, and Endoscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 31 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Otolaryngology in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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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
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health Group
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
HMSA
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
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

UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
Other Locations
Office
9333 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA 92121

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Daniel Cates

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Daniel Cates?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Daniel Cates by calling their office at 800-926-8273. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Daniel Cates a top-rated expert for Swallowing Difficulty?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Daniel Cates is classified as an Distinguished expert for Swallowing Difficulty, 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. Daniel Cates specialize in?

While Dr. Daniel Cates is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, and Spasmodic Dysphonia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Daniel Cates participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Daniel Cates has published 31 articles and abstracts on conditions like Swallowing Difficulty. You can view a list of Dr. Daniel Cates's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Daniel Cates accept my insurance?

Dr. Daniel Cates accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-926-8273 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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