Overview
Motahar Basam is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 10 years.
His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Choledocholithiasis.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Basam is currently accepting new patients.
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4760 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
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. Motahar Basam
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Motahar Basam?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Motahar Basam by calling their office at 833-574-2273. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Motahar Basam a top-rated expert for Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Motahar Basam is classified as an Experienced expert for Colorectal Cancer, 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. Motahar Basam specialize in?
While Dr. Motahar Basam is a Colorectal Surgery, they have specific expertise in Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Colorectal Surgery.
Does Dr. Motahar Basam participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Motahar Basam has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Motahar Basam's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Motahar Basam accept my insurance?
Dr. Motahar Basam accepts most major insurance plans, including Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 833-574-2273 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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- Experienced
- Anal CancerDr. Basam isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Basam isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Basam isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Basam isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Basam isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Basam isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.