Overview
Derek Escalante is a General Surgeon in Fort Hood, Texas. His top areas of expertise are Subglottic Stenosis, Bell's Palsy, Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, and Laryngectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
36065 Santa Fe Ave Bldg 36065, Fort Hood, TX 76544
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. Derek Escalante
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Derek Escalante?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Derek Escalante by calling their office at 254-288-8000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Derek Escalante a top-rated expert for Subglottic Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Derek Escalante is classified as an Experienced expert for Subglottic Stenosis, 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. Derek Escalante specialize in?
While Dr. Derek Escalante is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Subglottic Stenosis, Bell's Palsy, and Laryngectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Derek Escalante participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Derek Escalante has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Subglottic Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Derek Escalante's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Derek Escalante accept my insurance?
Dr. Derek Escalante accepts most major insurance plans, including Wellcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-288-8000 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
- Experienced
- Bell's PalsyDr. Escalante isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Escalante isExperienced. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.
- LaryngectomyDr. Escalante isExperienced. Learn about Laryngectomy.
- Subglottic StenosisDr. Escalante isExperienced. Learn about Subglottic Stenosis.
- Throat CancerDr. Escalante isExperienced. Learn about Throat Cancer.