Overview
Joseph Scalea is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon in Charleston, South Carlina. He has been an author of over 80 peer-reviewed articles in the past 15 years. Dr. Scalea's clinical interests include abdominal organ transplantation, with a special interest in kidney, pancreas, and islet cell transplantation. He is licensed to treat patients in SC and MD.
Dr. Scalea is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Polycystic Kidney Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Pancreas Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 92 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
135 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29425
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 R. Scalea
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph R. Scalea?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph R. Scalea by calling their office at 843-792-5097. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joseph R. Scalea a top-rated expert for Pancreas Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph R. Scalea is classified as an Elite expert for Pancreas Transplant, 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 R. Scalea specialize in?
While Dr. Joseph R. Scalea is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pancreas Transplant, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.
Does Dr. Joseph R. Scalea participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joseph R. Scalea has published 92 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pancreas Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Joseph R. Scalea's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joseph R. Scalea accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph R. Scalea accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-5097 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
- Kidney TransplantDr. Scalea isElite. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Pancreas TransplantDr. Scalea isElite. Learn about Pancreas Transplant.
- Advanced
- Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection
- Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant
- Experienced
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Scalea isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.
- Chylous AscitesDr. Scalea isExperienced. Learn about Chylous Ascites.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Scalea isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- EndoscopyDr. Scalea isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GastrostomyDr. Scalea isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Heart TransplantDr. Scalea isExperienced. Learn about Heart Transplant.