Overview
George Hightower is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California.
His clinical expertise encompasses Stork Bite, Vascular Birthmark, Marie Unna Congenital Hypotrichosis, and Aplasia Cutis Congenita.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Hightower is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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- EPO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
3030 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA 92123
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 K. Hightower
How do I make an appointment with Dr. George K. Hightower?
You can book an appointment with Dr. George K. Hightower by calling their office at 858-966-6795. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. George K. Hightower a top-rated expert for Stork Bite?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. George K. Hightower is classified as an Experienced expert for Stork Bite, 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 K. Hightower specialize in?
While Dr. George K. Hightower is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Stork Bite, Vascular Birthmark, and Marie Unna Congenital Hypotrichosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. George K. Hightower participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. George K. Hightower has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stork Bite. You can view a list of Dr. George K. 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 K. Hightower accept my insurance?
Dr. George K. Hightower accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-966-6795 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
- Experienced
- Aplasia Cutis CongenitaDr. Hightower isExperienced. Learn about Aplasia Cutis Congenita.
- Marie Unna Congenital HypotrichosisDr. Hightower isExperienced. Learn about Marie Unna Congenital Hypotrichosis.
- Stork BiteDr. Hightower isExperienced. Learn about Stork Bite.
- Vascular BirthmarkDr. Hightower isExperienced. Learn about Vascular Birthmark.