Overview
James Canavan is a Gastroenterologist in New York, New York. Dr. Canavan is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 19 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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372 5th Ave Apt 2B, New York, NY 10018
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. James Canavan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Canavan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Canavan by calling their office at 617-642-1841. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Canavan a top-rated expert for Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Canavan is classified as an Advanced expert for Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, 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. James Canavan specialize in?
While Dr. James Canavan is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, and Colitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. James Canavan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James Canavan has published 19 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis. You can view a list of Dr. James Canavan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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
- Advanced
- ColitisDr. Canavan isAdvanced. Learn about Colitis.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Canavan isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Canavan isAdvanced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Canavan isAdvanced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- Experienced
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Canavan isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. Canavan isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
