Overview
Paul Pockros is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years.
Dr. Pockros is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Cirrhosis, and Primary Biliary Cholangitis.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 86 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
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- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Pockros has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
4 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Paul Pockros
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Paul Pockros?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Paul Pockros by calling their office at 858-295-3054. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Paul Pockros a top-rated expert for Hepatitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Paul Pockros is classified as an Elite 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. Paul Pockros specialize in?
While Dr. Paul Pockros is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, and Cirrhosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Paul Pockros participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Paul Pockros has published 86 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hepatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Paul Pockros's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Paul Pockros accept my insurance?
Dr. Paul Pockros accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-295-3054 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
- HepatitisDr. Pockros isElite. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Distinguished
- CholangitisDr. Pockros isDistinguished. Learn about Cholangitis.
- CholestasisDr. Pockros isDistinguished. Learn about Cholestasis.
- CirrhosisDr. Pockros isDistinguished. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Pockros isDistinguished. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- Hepatitis CDr. Pockros isDistinguished. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- Primary Biliary CholangitisDr. Pockros isDistinguished. Learn about Primary Biliary Cholangitis.
- Advanced
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Pockros isAdvanced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Pockros isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- JaundiceDr. Pockros isAdvanced. Learn about Jaundice.
- MacroamylasemiaDr. Pockros isAdvanced. Learn about Macroamylasemia.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseDr. Pockros isAdvanced. Learn about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)Dr. Pockros isAdvanced. Learn about Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).
- Experienced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Pockros isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AscitesDr. Pockros isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Pockros isExperienced. Learn about Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Pockros isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Pockros isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Pockros isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.