Overview
Joel Hecht is an Oncologist in Santa Monica, California. Dr. Hecht is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Liver Embolization.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles and participating in 8 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 600, Santa Monica, CA 90404
200 Medical Plz, Los Angeles, CA 90095
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 Hecht
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joel Hecht?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joel Hecht by calling their office at 310-829-5471. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joel Hecht a top-rated expert for Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joel Hecht is classified as an Distinguished expert for Colorectal Cancer, 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 Hecht specialize in?
While Dr. Joel Hecht is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Neuroendocrine Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Joel Hecht participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joel Hecht has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Joel Hecht's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joel Hecht accept my insurance?
Dr. Joel Hecht accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-829-5471 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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- Distinguished
- Colorectal CancerDr. Hecht isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Hecht isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Hecht isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Hecht isDistinguished. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Hecht isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
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- Anal CancerDr. Hecht isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Gastroenteropancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor (GEP-NET)
- Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Hecht isAdvanced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Stomach CancerDr. Hecht isAdvanced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
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- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Hecht isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- AgranulocytosisDr. Hecht isExperienced. Learn about Agranulocytosis.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Hecht isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Appendix CancerDr. Hecht isExperienced. Learn about Appendix Cancer.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Hecht isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Hecht isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.