Overview
Ling Shao is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Ulcerative Colitis, and Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 147 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1520 San Pablo St Ste 1000, Los Angeles, CA 90033
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. Ling Shao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ling Shao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ling Shao by calling their office at 323-442-5100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ling Shao a top-rated expert for Viral Gastroenteritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ling Shao is classified as an Experienced expert for Viral Gastroenteritis, 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. Ling Shao specialize in?
While Dr. Ling Shao is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, and Ulcerative Colitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Ling Shao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ling Shao has published 147 articles and abstracts on conditions like Viral Gastroenteritis. You can view a list of Dr. Ling Shao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ling Shao accept my insurance?
Dr. Ling Shao accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 323-442-5100 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
- Experienced
- ColitisDr. Shao isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Shao isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Shao isExperienced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Shao isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.