Overview
David Skaggs is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California.
Dr. Skaggs is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 291 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
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- EPO
- HMO
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- PPO
Locations
444 S San Vicente Blvd Ste 800, Los Angeles, CA 90048
444 S San Vicente Blvd Ste 901, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Skaggs 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
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 Skaggs
How do I make an appointment with Dr. David Skaggs?
You can book an appointment with Dr. David Skaggs by calling their office at 310-423-9900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. David Skaggs a top-rated expert for Scoliosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. David Skaggs is classified as an Elite expert for Scoliosis, 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 Skaggs specialize in?
While Dr. David Skaggs is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Scoliosis, Spinal Fusion, and Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. David Skaggs participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. David Skaggs has published 284 articles and abstracts on conditions like Scoliosis. You can view a list of Dr. David Skaggs's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. David Skaggs accept my insurance?
Dr. David Skaggs accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-423-9900 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- ScoliosisDr. Skaggs isElite. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Spinal FusionDr. Skaggs isElite. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Distinguished
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Skaggs isDistinguished. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- KyphosisDr. Skaggs isDistinguished. Learn about Kyphosis.
- OsteotomyDr. Skaggs isDistinguished. Learn about Osteotomy.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Skaggs isDistinguished. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Advanced
- Compartment SyndromeDr. Skaggs isAdvanced. Learn about Compartment Syndrome.
- LaminectomyDr. Skaggs isAdvanced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- LordosisDr. Skaggs isAdvanced. Learn about Lordosis.
- Experienced
- Acute PainDr. Skaggs isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- ArthritisDr. Skaggs isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Bone GraftDr. Skaggs isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Bone TumorDr. Skaggs isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Fractured SpineDr. Skaggs isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Hypermobile JointsDr. Skaggs isExperienced. Learn about Hypermobile Joints.