Expertise in
4
conditions
Expertise in
4
conditions
League City Campus
2240 Gulf Fwy S, 
League City, TX 

Overview

Dr Luca is a Transplant Surgeon in League City, Texas. Dr. Luca is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Liver Cancer, Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Gallbladder Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Transplant Surgery

Licenses

Transplant Surgery in MA

Hospital Affiliations

University Of Texas Medical Branch Galveston

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health
  • EPO
  • HMO
Community Health Choice
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
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
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
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

League City Campus
2240 Gulf Fwy S, League City, TX 77573
Other Locations
University of Texas Medical Branch
301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555

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. Dr Luca

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dr Luca?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Dr Luca by calling their office at 832-505-1800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Dr Luca a top-rated expert for Kidney Transplant?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dr Luca is classified as an Advanced expert for Kidney Transplant, 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. Dr Luca specialize in?

While Dr. Dr Luca is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Kidney Transplant, Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant, and Liver Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.

Does Dr. Dr Luca participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Dr Luca has published 26 articles and abstracts on conditions like Kidney Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Dr Luca's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Dr Luca accept my insurance?

Dr. Dr Luca accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 832-505-1800 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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