Paul Harmatz
Expertise in
12
conditions
Expertise in
12
conditions
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
747 52nd St, 
Oakland, CA 

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 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses 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).

Dr. Harmatz is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 173 peer reviewed articles and participating in 23 clinical trials.

Residency

Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

Specialties

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Licenses

Pediatric Gastroenterology in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Pediatrics

Hospital Affiliations

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
UCSF Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland
747 52nd St, Oakland, CA 94609
Other Locations
Childrens Hospital Medical Center Ambulatory Care Pharmacy
744 52nd St, Oakland, CA 94609

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 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

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