
Overview
Dr. Marcelo W. Hinojosa is a board-certified UCI Health gastrointestinal surgeon who specializes in advanced, minimally invasive gastrointestinal surgery.His expertise includes metabolic and weight-loss surgery, surgical management of complex esophageal and gastric disease, including gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), achalasia, gastric tumors and malignancies. He also has a clinical interest in the surgical management of complex hernias, including ventral, incisional, inguinal and hiatal hernias.Hinojosa earned his medical degree at UC Irvine, followed by a residency in general surgery and a research fellowship in gastrointestinal surgery at the UC Irvine Medical Center. He went on to complete an advanced gastrointestinal minimally invasive surgical fellowship focused on esophageal, gastric and bariatric surgery at the University of Washington. He also earned a certificate of training in metabolic and bariatric surgery from the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery.Prior to joining UCI Health, he was an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Washington.Hinojosa's research interests include metabolic and bariatric surgery outcomes, gastroesophageal reflux and esophageal physiology in bariatric population. He has contributed to a number of peer-reviewed publications and book chapters. He also is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of multiple national societies, including the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, the American Hernia Society and the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract.
Dr. Hinojosa is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Obesity in Children, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass.
Dr. Hinojosa is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery). He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
101 The City Drive South, Building 22C, Orange, CA 92868
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Dr. Hinojosa 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Marcelo W. Hinojosa
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Marcelo W. Hinojosa?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Marcelo W. Hinojosa by calling their office at 888-717-4463. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Marcelo W. Hinojosa a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Marcelo W. Hinojosa is classified as an Distinguished 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. Marcelo W. Hinojosa specialize in?
While Dr. Marcelo W. Hinojosa is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Hernia, and Obesity in Children. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Marcelo W. Hinojosa participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Marcelo W. Hinojosa has published 26 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. Marcelo W. Hinojosa's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Marcelo W. Hinojosa accept my insurance?
Dr. Marcelo W. Hinojosa accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-717-4463 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.
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- Distinguished
- HerniaDr. Hinojosa isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- ObesityDr. Hinojosa isDistinguished. Learn about Obesity.
- Advanced
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Hinojosa isAdvanced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EndoscopyDr. Hinojosa isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gastric BypassDr. Hinojosa isAdvanced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Hinojosa isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Hinojosa isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Hinojosa isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Hinojosa isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Hinojosa isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Hinojosa isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Hinojosa isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Hinojosa isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
