Overview
Dr. Paul Harmatz is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist who specializes in mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) and other lysosomal storage diseases. He is the Medical Director of the Pediatric Clinical Research Program in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) and Related Disorders at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital. Dr. Harmatz has been the Principal Investigator on multiple clinical trials involving MPS and its variants. He is licensed to practice in CA.
Dr. Harmatz is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 6 (MPS VI, Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 2 (MPS II, Hunter Syndrome), and Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 4 (MPS IV, Morquio Syndrome).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 172 peer reviewed articles and participating in 23 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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747 52nd St, Oakland, CA 94609
744 52nd St, Oakland, CA 94609
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. Paul Harmatz
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Paul Harmatz?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Paul Harmatz by calling their office at 510-428-3000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Paul Harmatz a top-rated expert for Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Paul Harmatz is classified as an Elite expert for Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), 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. Paul Harmatz specialize in?
While Dr. Paul Harmatz is a Pediatric Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 6 (MPS VI, Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome), and Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 2 (MPS II, Hunter Syndrome). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Paul Harmatz participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Paul Harmatz has published 172 articles and abstracts on conditions like Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS). You can view a list of Dr. Paul Harmatz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Paul Harmatz accept my insurance?
Dr. Paul Harmatz accepts most major insurance plans, including CareFirst and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 510-428-3000 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
- Elite
- Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS)Dr. Harmatz isElite. Learn about Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS).
- Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 2 (MPS II, Hunter Syndrome)
- Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 4 (MPS IV, Morquio Syndrome)
- Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 6 (MPS VI, Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome)
- Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 7 (MPS VII, Sly Syndrome)
- Distinguished
- Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 1 (MPS I, Hurler Syndrome)
- Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3 (MPS III, Sanfilippo Syndrome)
- Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 3B (MPS IIIB, Sanfilippo Syndrome B)
- Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 4A (MPS IVA, Morquio Syndrome Type A)
- Advanced
- Alpha MannosidosisDr. Harmatz isAdvanced. Learn about Alpha Mannosidosis.
- Gaucher Disease Type 1Dr. Harmatz isAdvanced. Learn about Gaucher Disease Type 1.
- Experienced
- AnemiaDr. Harmatz isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Harmatz isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Fabry DiseaseDr. Harmatz isExperienced. Learn about Fabry Disease.
- Gaucher DiseaseDr. Harmatz isExperienced. Learn about Gaucher Disease.
- Gaucher Disease Type 2Dr. Harmatz isExperienced. Learn about Gaucher Disease Type 2.
- Gaucher Disease Type 3Dr. Harmatz isExperienced. Learn about Gaucher Disease Type 3.