Overview
John Carethers is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 33 years.
Dr. Carethers is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 133 peer reviewed articles.
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9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John M. Carethers
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John M. Carethers?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John M. Carethers by calling their office at 858-534-1501. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John M. Carethers a top-rated expert for Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John M. Carethers is classified as an Elite 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. John M. Carethers specialize in?
While Dr. John M. Carethers is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Colonoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. John M. Carethers participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John M. Carethers has published 133 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. John M. Carethers'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
- Elite
- Colorectal CancerDr. Carethers isElite. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Advanced
- ColonoscopyDr. Carethers isAdvanced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Carethers isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Experienced
- ColitisDr. Carethers isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- DiarrheaDr. Carethers isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- EndoscopyDr. Carethers isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Carethers isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- ObesityDr. Carethers isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Carethers isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth SpectrumDr. Carethers isExperienced. Learn about PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum.
- Stomach CancerDr. Carethers isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Carethers isExperienced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Carethers isExperienced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Carethers isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.