Overview
Edward Felix is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Santa Maria, California.
Dr. Felix is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
316 S Stratford Ave Ste B, Santa Maria, CA 93454
504 Plaza Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93454
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. Edward Felix
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Edward Felix?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Edward Felix by calling their office at 805-332-8446. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Edward Felix a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Edward Felix is classified as an Advanced expert for Obesity, 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. Edward Felix specialize in?
While Dr. Edward Felix is a Bariatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Bariatric Medicine.
Does Dr. Edward Felix participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Edward Felix has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. Edward Felix's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Edward Felix accept my insurance?
Dr. Edward Felix accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 805-332-8446 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
- ObesityDr. Felix isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Experienced
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Felix isExperienced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EndoscopyDr. Felix isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Felix isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- GastrectomyDr. Felix isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric BypassDr. Felix isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)