David K. Imagawa
Expertise in
38
conditions
Expertise in
38
conditions
101 The City Drive South, Building 29, 
Orange, CA 

Overview

Dr. David K. Imagawa is a fellowship-trained UCI Health surgeon who is a leading expert in minimally invasive liver and pancreatic surgery.His clinical interests include pancreatic cancer, hepatocellular carcinoma, liver cancer, bile duct cancer and islet cell transplantation. He has published numerous publications and has participated in a number of clinical trials involving hepatocellular carcinoma and pancreatic malignancies. He also is a three-time recipient of the John E. Connolly Award, which is presented annually to an outstanding professor of surgery at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine.Imagawa earned a medical degree and a PhD in pharmacology from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, Md. He completed an internship and residency in general surgery at UCLA School of Medicine, where he also completed fellowships in liver transplantation research and organ transplantation.

Dr. Imagawa is highly rated in 38 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Gallbladder Removal, and Pancreatectomy.

Dr. Imagawa is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery). He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 52 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.

Graduate Institution

Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine|John Hopkins University|Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine

Residency

University of California -

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery)

Fellowships

University of California -
UCLA Medical Center -
UCLA School of Medicine - Liver Transplant

Hospital Affiliations

Uci Health-Orange

Languages Spoken

English
German

Gender

Male

Awards

America's Top Doctors (Liver Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer)
Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. — 2013
Best Doctors in America® — 2005-2013
2015-2016
Physicians of Excellence
Orange County Medical Association — 2012-2023
John E. Connolly Award — 2002
2005
Wilma Miley Morton Research Award — 1993

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
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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
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  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Inland Empire Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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

UCI Health Surgery Services
101 The City Drive South, Building 29, Orange, CA 92868
Other Locations
UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center
101 The City Drive South, Building 22C, Orange, CA 92868

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Imagawa 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.

Gallbladder Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Islet Cell Transplantation
Liver Cancer

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. David K. Imagawa

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Is Dr. David K. Imagawa a top-rated expert for Pancreatic Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David K. Imagawa is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pancreatic Cancer, 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. David K. Imagawa specialize in?

While Dr. David K. Imagawa is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Ampullary Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. David K. Imagawa participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. David K. Imagawa has published 52 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreatic Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. David K. Imagawa's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. David K. Imagawa accept my insurance?

Dr. David K. Imagawa accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-717-4463 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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