Overview
Douglas Fraser is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Long Beach, California.
Dr. Fraser is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 39 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Fraser is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806
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. Douglas R. Fraser
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Douglas R. Fraser?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Douglas R. Fraser by calling their office at 562-933-1820. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Douglas R. Fraser a top-rated expert for Subdural Hematoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Douglas R. Fraser is classified as an Advanced expert for Subdural Hematoma, 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. Douglas R. Fraser specialize in?
While Dr. Douglas R. Fraser is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Chronic Subdural Hematoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Douglas R. Fraser participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Douglas R. Fraser has published 39 articles and abstracts on conditions like Subdural Hematoma. You can view a list of Dr. Douglas R. Fraser's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Douglas R. Fraser accept my insurance?
Dr. Douglas R. Fraser accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Shield of California and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 562-933-1820 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
- Advanced
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Fraser isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Fraser isAdvanced. Learn about Delirium.
- GastrostomyDr. Fraser isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Fraser isAdvanced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Fraser isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Fraser isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Compartment SyndromeDr. Fraser isExperienced. Learn about Compartment Syndrome.
- ConcussionDr. Fraser isExperienced. Learn about Concussion.
- EndoscopyDr. Fraser isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Erythema MultiformeDr. Fraser isExperienced. Learn about Erythema Multiforme.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Fraser isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Fraser isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Fraser isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Fraser isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Fraser isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Small Bowel ResectionDr. Fraser isExperienced. Learn about Small Bowel Resection.
- Stevens-Johnson SyndromeDr. Fraser isExperienced. Learn about Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.
- Traumatic Brain InjuryDr. Fraser isExperienced. Learn about Traumatic Brain Injury.
