Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions
UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, 
San Diego, CA 

Overview

Francis Gonzales is an Orthopedics provider in San Diego, California. Dr. Gonzales is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Bowlegs, Acute Pain, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery 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:

CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • 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

UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
Other Locations
Regents of the University of California
9400 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093

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. Francis Gonzales

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Francis Gonzales?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Francis Gonzales by calling their office at 619-543-6312. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Francis Gonzales a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Francis Gonzales is classified as an Distinguished expert for Osteoarthritis, 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. Francis Gonzales specialize in?

While Dr. Francis Gonzales is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Bowlegs, and Acute Pain. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. Francis Gonzales participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Francis Gonzales has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. Francis Gonzales's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Francis Gonzales accept my insurance?

Dr. Francis Gonzales accepts most major insurance plans, including CareFirst and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 619-543-6312 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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