Overview
Joseph Witztum is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California.
Dr. Witztum is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apolipoprotein C2 Deficiency, Familial Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, and Antigen-Peptide-Transporter 2 Deficiency.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 172 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Witztum is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
9500 Gilman Dr # 719, La Jolla, CA 92093
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. Joseph L. Witztum
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph L. Witztum?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph L. Witztum by calling their office at 858-534-4347. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joseph L. Witztum a top-rated expert for Apolipoprotein C2 Deficiency?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph L. Witztum is classified as an Elite expert for Apolipoprotein C2 Deficiency, 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 L. Witztum specialize in?
While Dr. Joseph L. Witztum is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Apolipoprotein C2 Deficiency, Familial Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency, and Familial Hypertriglyceridemia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Joseph L. Witztum participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joseph L. Witztum has published 172 articles and abstracts on conditions like Apolipoprotein C2 Deficiency. You can view a list of Dr. Joseph L. Witztum's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joseph L. Witztum accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph L. Witztum accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-534-4347 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
- Elite
- Apolipoprotein C2 DeficiencyDr. Witztum isElite. Learn about Apolipoprotein C2 Deficiency.
- Familial HypertriglyceridemiaDr. Witztum isElite. Learn about Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.
- Familial Lipoprotein Lipase Deficiency
- Advanced
- Antigen-Peptide-Transporter 2 Deficiency
- Experienced
- CalcinosisDr. Witztum isExperienced. Learn about Calcinosis.
- Defective Apolipoprotein B-100Dr. Witztum isExperienced. Learn about Defective Apolipoprotein B-100.
- Familial HypercholesterolemiaDr. Witztum isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypercholesterolemia.
- Familial Partial LipodystrophyDr. Witztum isExperienced. Learn about Familial Partial Lipodystrophy.
- Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)
- ObesityDr. Witztum isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.