Overview
Gary Firestein is a Rheumatologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Firestein is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, Vasculitis, Synovitis, and Tissue Biopsy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 148 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
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Locations
4168 Front St, San Diego, CA 92103
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
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. Gary Firestein
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Gary Firestein?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Gary Firestein by calling their office at 619-543-6248. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Gary Firestein a top-rated expert for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Gary Firestein is classified as an Elite expert for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), 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. Gary Firestein specialize in?
While Dr. Gary Firestein is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), Arthritis, and Vasculitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. Gary Firestein participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Gary Firestein has published 148 articles and abstracts on conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). You can view a list of Dr. Gary Firestein's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Gary Firestein accept my insurance?
Dr. Gary Firestein accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 619-543-6248 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
- Elite
- ArthritisDr. Firestein isElite. Learn about Arthritis.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Dr. Firestein isElite. Learn about Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
- Distinguished
- VasculitisDr. Firestein isDistinguished. Learn about Vasculitis.
- Advanced
- SynovitisDr. Firestein isAdvanced. Learn about Synovitis.
- Experienced
- DermatomyositisDr. Firestein isExperienced. Learn about Dermatomyositis.
- Granulomatosis with PolyangiitisDr. Firestein isExperienced. Learn about Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis.
- Lupus NephritisDr. Firestein isExperienced. Learn about Lupus Nephritis.
- Necrotizing VasculitisDr. Firestein isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Vasculitis.
- Polymyalgia RheumaticaDr. Firestein isExperienced. Learn about Polymyalgia Rheumatica.
- PsoriasisDr. Firestein isExperienced. Learn about Psoriasis.