Expertise in
4
conditions

Dr. Joel Baumgartner

General Surgery
UCSD Heath Care
3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
La Jolla, CA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
4
conditions
UCSD Heath Care
3855 Health Sciences Dr, 
La Jolla, CA 

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.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
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
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Locations

UCSD Heath Care
3855 Health Sciences Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093

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 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.

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