Overview
George Hightower is a Pediatrics specialist and a Dermatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California.
Dr. Hightower is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Comedones, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Cheilitis Glandularis, and Linear Hamartoma Syndrome.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles.
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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. George Hightower
How do I make an appointment with Dr. George Hightower?
You can book an appointment with Dr. George Hightower by calling their office at 760-944-5545. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. George Hightower a top-rated expert for Comedones?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. George Hightower is classified as an Advanced expert for Comedones, 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. George Hightower specialize in?
While Dr. George Hightower is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Comedones, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, and Cheilitis Glandularis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. George Hightower participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. George Hightower has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Comedones. You can view a list of Dr. George Hightower's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. George Hightower accept my insurance?
Dr. George Hightower accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 760-944-5545 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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- ComedonesDr. Hightower isAdvanced. Learn about Comedones.
- Hidradenitis SuppurativaDr. Hightower isAdvanced. Learn about Hidradenitis Suppurativa.
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- AcneDr. Hightower isExperienced. Learn about Acne.
- Akesson SyndromeDr. Hightower isExperienced. Learn about Akesson Syndrome.
- Aplasia Cutis CongenitaDr. Hightower isExperienced. Learn about Aplasia Cutis Congenita.
- Atopic DermatitisDr. Hightower isExperienced. Learn about Atopic Dermatitis.
- Cafe-Au-Lait SpotsDr. Hightower isExperienced. Learn about Cafe-Au-Lait Spots.
- Cerebral Cavernous MalformationDr. Hightower isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Cavernous Malformation.