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Dr. John R. Hesselink

Radiology
UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, 
San Diego, CA 
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UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, 
San Diego, CA 
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Overview

John Hesselink is a Radiologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California.

Dr. Hesselink is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Traumatic Brain Injury, and Headache.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 32 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Hesselink is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Radiology

Licenses

Radiology in CA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
Call: 619-543-6766

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.


32 Total Publications

Prospective Study on Effects of Sports Participation on Brain Injury versus Orthopedic Injury in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study.
Prospective Study on Effects of Sports Participation on Brain Injury versus Orthopedic Injury in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study.
Journal: Journal of neurotrauma
Published: July 14, 2026
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Is Dr. John R. Hesselink a top-rated expert for Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John R. Hesselink is classified as an Advanced expert for Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), 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 R. Hesselink specialize in?

While Dr. John R. Hesselink is a Radiology, they have specific expertise in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), and Traumatic Brain Injury. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiology.

Does Dr. John R. Hesselink participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. John R. Hesselink has published 32 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG). You can view a list of Dr. John R. Hesselink's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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      • Advanced
      • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
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      • Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
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        Advanced
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      • Traumatic Brain Injury
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      • Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome
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      • ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
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      • Arteriovenous Malformation
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      • Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
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      • Brain Aneurysm
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      • Cerebellar Degeneration
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      • Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy
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      • Chiari Malformation
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      • Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
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      • Headache
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      • Hepatocerebral Degeneration
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      • Herniated Disk
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      • Hydrocephalus
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      • Meningioma
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      • Mohr-Tranebjaerg Syndrome
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      • Nasal Flaring
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      • PEHO Syndrome
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      • Prolactinoma
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      • Radiation Induced Meningioma
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      • Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)
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      • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
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      • Subependymoma
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      • X-Linked Intellectual Disability, Siderius Type
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