Overview
Kelvin Higa is a Gastroenterologist in Fresno, California. Dr. Higa is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Short Bowel Syndrome, Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 45 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
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- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
205 E River Park Cir, Suite 460, Fresno, CA 93720
45 E River Park Pl W, Suite 507, Fresno, CA 93720
15 E Audubon Dr, Fresno, CA 93720
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Higa has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kelvin Higa
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kelvin Higa?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kelvin Higa by calling their office at 559-261-4500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kelvin Higa a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kelvin Higa is classified as an Elite expert for Obesity, 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. Kelvin Higa specialize in?
While Dr. Kelvin Higa is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Kelvin Higa participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kelvin Higa has published 45 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. Kelvin Higa's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kelvin Higa accept my insurance?
Dr. Kelvin Higa accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 559-261-4500 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
- ObesityDr. Higa isElite. Learn about Obesity.
- Distinguished
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Higa isDistinguished. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- EndoscopyDr. Higa isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GallstonesDr. Higa isDistinguished. Learn about Gallstones.
- GastrectomyDr. Higa isDistinguished. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric BypassDr. Higa isDistinguished. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Higa isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Advanced
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Higa isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- CirrhosisDr. Higa isAdvanced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Higa isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Higa isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Higa isAdvanced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Higa isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.