Overview
Michael Pimienta is a Gastroenterologist in Los Angeles, California. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Hereditary Pancreatitis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1245 Wilshire Blvd Ste 530, Los Angeles, CA 90017
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. Michael Pimienta
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Pimienta?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael Pimienta by calling their office at 213-977-4156. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael Pimienta a top-rated expert for Hepatitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Pimienta is classified as an Experienced expert for Hepatitis, 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 Pimienta specialize in?
While Dr. Michael Pimienta is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hepatitis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Alcoholic Cirrhosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Michael Pimienta participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael Pimienta has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hepatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Michael Pimienta's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael Pimienta accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael Pimienta accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 213-977-4156 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
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Pimienta isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- HepatitisDr. Pimienta isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Pimienta isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseDr. Pimienta isExperienced. Learn about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.