Expertise in
9
conditions
Expertise in
9
conditions
1400 8th Ave, Transplant, 
Fort Worth, TX 

Overview

Nicholas Onaca is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Onaca is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Liver Failure, Islet Cell Transplantation, and Pancreatectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 51 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Transplant Surgery
General Surgery

Licenses

Transplant Surgery in TX

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

1400 8th Ave, Transplant, Fort Worth, TX 76104

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. Nicholas Onaca

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nicholas Onaca?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Nicholas Onaca by calling their office at 817-922-4650. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Nicholas Onaca a top-rated expert for Islet Cell Transplantation?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nicholas Onaca is classified as an Elite expert for Islet Cell Transplantation, 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. Nicholas Onaca specialize in?

While Dr. Nicholas Onaca is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Islet Cell Transplantation, Pancreatectomy, and Chronic Pancreatitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.

Does Dr. Nicholas Onaca participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Nicholas Onaca has published 51 articles and abstracts on conditions like Islet Cell Transplantation. You can view a list of Dr. Nicholas Onaca's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Nicholas Onaca accept my insurance?

Dr. Nicholas Onaca accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 817-922-4650 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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