Overview
Joseph Califano is a General Surgeon in La Jolla, California. Dr. Califano is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, Tongue Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Laryngectomy.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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
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- EPO
- HMO
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- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- 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
3020 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA 92123
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joseph Califano
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph Califano?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph Califano by calling their office at 858-822-6197. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joseph Califano a top-rated expert for Laryngeal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph Califano is classified as an Distinguished expert for Laryngeal 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. Joseph Califano specialize in?
While Dr. Joseph Califano is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Laryngeal Cancer, Throat Cancer, and Tongue Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Joseph Califano accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph Califano accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-822-6197 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
- Distinguished
- Laryngeal CancerDr. Califano isDistinguished. Learn about Laryngeal Cancer.
- Nasopharyngeal CarcinomaDr. Califano isDistinguished. Learn about Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.
- Throat CancerDr. Califano isDistinguished. Learn about Throat Cancer.
- Tongue CancerDr. Califano isDistinguished. Learn about Tongue Cancer.
- Advanced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Califano isAdvanced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Califano isAdvanced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Califano isAdvanced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- LeukoplakiaDr. Califano isAdvanced. Learn about Leukoplakia.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Califano isAdvanced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- Experienced
- Angiosarcoma of the ScalpDr. Califano isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma of the Scalp.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Dry MouthDr. Califano isExperienced. Learn about Dry Mouth.
- DysarthriaDr. Califano isExperienced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- Ear CancerDr. Califano isExperienced. Learn about Ear Cancer.
- Epithelial-Myoepithelial CarcinomaDr. Califano isExperienced. Learn about Epithelial-Myoepithelial Carcinoma.