Expertise in
9
conditions
Expertise in
9
conditions
Sharp Memorial Hospital
7901 Frost St, 
San Diego, CA 

Overview

James Lyon is a Radiologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Lyon has been practicing medicine for over 47 years is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Ureterocele, Lung Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Graft.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Year

1979

Specialties

Radiology

Licenses

Diagnostic Radiology in CA
Radiology in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
Sharp Memorial Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D

Locations

Sharp Memorial Hospital
7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA 92123
Other Locations
Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center
751 Medical Center Ct, Chula Vista, CA 91911

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 Lyon

How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Lyon?

You can book an appointment with Dr. James Lyon by calling their office at 858-939-3400. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. James Lyon a top-rated expert for Ascites?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Lyon is classified as an Distinguished expert for Ascites, 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 Lyon specialize in?

While Dr. James Lyon is a Radiology, they have specific expertise in Ascites, Ureterocele, and Lung Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiology.

Does Dr. James Lyon participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. James Lyon has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ascites. You can view a list of Dr. James Lyon's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. James Lyon accept my insurance?

Dr. James Lyon accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Shield of California and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-939-3400 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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