Overview
Jacob Heng is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. His top areas of expertise are Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Retinal Detachment, and Uveal Melanoma.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
9415 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
1800 Orleans St, Baltimore, MD 21287
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. Jacob Heng
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jacob Heng?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jacob Heng by calling their office at 858-534-6290. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jacob Heng a top-rated expert for Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jacob Heng is classified as an Experienced expert for Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy, 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. Jacob Heng specialize in?
While Dr. Jacob Heng is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, and Retinal Detachment. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Jacob Heng participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jacob Heng has published 22 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy. You can view a list of Dr. Jacob Heng's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jacob Heng accept my insurance?
Dr. Jacob Heng accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-534-6290 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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- EndophthalmitisDr. Heng isExperienced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy
- Metastatic Uveal MelanomaDr. Heng isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Uveal Melanoma.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Heng isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Uveal MelanomaDr. Heng isExperienced. Learn about Uveal Melanoma.