Overview
Michael Santoro is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Mission Viejo, California.
Dr. Santoro is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophagitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Barrett Esophagus, Turcot Syndrome, and Gastrectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Santoro is currently accepting new patients.
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Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael J. Santoro
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael J. Santoro?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael J. Santoro by calling their office at 949-364-5090. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael J. Santoro a top-rated expert for Esophagitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael J. Santoro is classified as an Advanced expert for Esophagitis, 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 J. Santoro specialize in?
While Dr. Michael J. Santoro is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Esophagitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Barrett Esophagus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Michael J. Santoro participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael J. Santoro has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Esophagitis. You can view a list of Dr. Michael J. Santoro's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael J. Santoro accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael J. Santoro accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 949-364-5090 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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- Advanced
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Santoro isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Santoro isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EsophagitisDr. Santoro isAdvanced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Santoro isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Santoro isAdvanced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Santoro isAdvanced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Santoro isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Celiac DiseaseDr. Santoro isExperienced. Learn about Celiac Disease.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Santoro isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Santoro isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- ColitisDr. Santoro isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Santoro isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Santoro isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- DiarrheaDr. Santoro isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Gas Bloat SyndromeDr. Santoro isExperienced. Learn about Gas Bloat Syndrome.
- GastrectomyDr. Santoro isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Santoro isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- GastritisDr. Santoro isExperienced. Learn about Gastritis.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Santoro isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Santoro isExperienced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- IndigestionDr. Santoro isExperienced. Learn about Indigestion.
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Santoro isExperienced. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Mallory-Weiss SyndromeDr. Santoro isExperienced. Learn about Mallory-Weiss Syndrome.
- Menetrier DiseaseDr. Santoro isExperienced. Learn about Menetrier Disease.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Santoro isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Portal HypertensionDr. Santoro isExperienced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- ProctitisDr. Santoro isExperienced. Learn about Proctitis.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Santoro isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- TenesmusDr. Santoro isExperienced. Learn about Tenesmus.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Santoro isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Santoro isExperienced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Santoro isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.