Overview
Nicole Griffin is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in Walnut Creek, California.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), and Temporal Arteritis.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Griffin is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1515 Newell Ave, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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. Nicole M. Griffin
Is Dr. Nicole M. Griffin a top-rated expert for Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nicole M. Griffin is classified as an Experienced expert for Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), 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. Nicole M. Griffin specialize in?
While Dr. Nicole M. Griffin is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Juvenile Temporal Arteritis, and Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. Nicole M. Griffin participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nicole M. Griffin has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Necrotizing Myopathy (NM). You can view a list of Dr. Nicole M. Griffin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Nicole M. Griffin accept my insurance?
Dr. Nicole M. Griffin accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly 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
- Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)Dr. Griffin isExperienced. Learn about Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).
- Juvenile Temporal ArteritisDr. Griffin isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.
- MASS PhenotypeDr. Griffin isExperienced. Learn about MASS Phenotype.
- Mixed Connective Tissue DiseaseDr. Griffin isExperienced. Learn about Mixed Connective Tissue Disease.
- Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)Dr. Griffin isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Myopathy (NM).
- Necrotizing VasculitisDr. Griffin isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Vasculitis.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Dr. Griffin isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
- Temporal ArteritisDr. Griffin isExperienced. Learn about Temporal Arteritis.