Expertise in
15
conditions
Expertise in
15
conditions
Regents Of The University Of UC
9415 Campus Point Dr, 
La Jolla, CA 

Overview

Don Kikkawa is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California.

Dr. Kikkawa is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Graves Disease, and Thyroid Eye Disease.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 190 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology 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
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health Group
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • 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

Regents of the University of UC
9415 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
Other Locations
UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla
9350 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Kikkawa 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.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

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. Don Kikkawa

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Don Kikkawa?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Don Kikkawa by calling their office at 858-534-6290. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Don Kikkawa a top-rated expert for Eyelid Drooping?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Don Kikkawa is classified as an Elite expert for Eyelid Drooping, 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. Don Kikkawa specialize in?

While Dr. Don Kikkawa is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, and Graves Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Don Kikkawa participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Don Kikkawa has published 190 articles and abstracts on conditions like Eyelid Drooping. You can view a list of Dr. Don Kikkawa's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Don Kikkawa accept my insurance?

Dr. Don Kikkawa accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-534-6290 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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