Overview
Joel Baumgartner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in La Jolla, California.
Dr. Baumgartner is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Melanoma, Colorectal Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Tissue Biopsy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 85 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- HMO
- POS
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
3855 Health Sciences Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
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. Joel Baumgartner
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joel Baumgartner?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joel Baumgartner by calling their office at 858-822-2124. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joel Baumgartner a top-rated expert for Pseudomyxoma Peritonei?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joel Baumgartner is classified as an Elite expert for Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, 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. Joel Baumgartner specialize in?
While Dr. Joel Baumgartner is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Melanoma, and Colorectal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Joel Baumgartner participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joel Baumgartner has published 85 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pseudomyxoma Peritonei. You can view a list of Dr. Joel Baumgartner's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joel Baumgartner accept my insurance?
Dr. Joel Baumgartner accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-822-2124 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
- Elite
- Pseudomyxoma PeritoneiDr. Baumgartner isElite. Learn about Pseudomyxoma Peritonei.
- Distinguished
- MelanomaDr. Baumgartner isDistinguished. Learn about Melanoma.
- Advanced
- Colorectal CancerDr. Baumgartner isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Baumgartner isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Experienced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Baumgartner isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Baumgartner isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- AppendectomyDr. Baumgartner isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- AppendicitisDr. Baumgartner isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Bone TumorDr. Baumgartner isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Eccrine PorocarcinomaDr. Baumgartner isExperienced. Learn about Eccrine Porocarcinoma.