Michael E. Lekawa
Expertise in
5
conditions
Expertise in
5
conditions
101 The City Drive South, Building 29, 
Orange, CA 

Overview

Michael Lekawa is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orange, California.

Dr. Lekawa is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Traumatic Brain Injury, Delirium, Low Blood Pressure, Fasciotomy, and Splenectomy.

Dr. Lekawa is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgical Critical Care and American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery). He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 111 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Graduate Institution

Thomas Jefferson Medical College

Residency

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center - Surgery

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery - Surgical Critical Care
American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery)

Fellowships

University of California

Hospital Affiliations

Uci Health-Orange

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Awards

Physicians of Excellence
Orange County Medical Association — 2012-2021
American College of Surgeons
Committee on Trauma
Verification Subcommittee

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D

Locations

UCI Health Surgery Services
101 The City Drive South, Building 29, Orange, CA 92868

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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Is Dr. Michael E. Lekawa a top-rated expert for Traumatic Brain Injury?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael E. Lekawa is classified as an Distinguished expert for Traumatic Brain Injury, 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. Michael E. Lekawa specialize in?

While Dr. Michael E. Lekawa is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Traumatic Brain Injury, Delirium, and Low Blood Pressure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Michael E. Lekawa participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Michael E. Lekawa has published 111 articles and abstracts on conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury. You can view a list of Dr. Michael E. Lekawa's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Michael E. Lekawa accept my insurance?

Dr. Michael E. Lekawa accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-880-7812 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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