Poorva Vaidya
101 The City Drive South, Building 23, 
Orange, CA 

Overview

Dr. Poorva Vaidya is a board-certified UCI Health medical oncologist who specializes in melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers.She earned her medical degree from the Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. She completed her internal medicine residency training and chief residency at the Los Angeles County/University of Southern California Medical Center, followed by a hematology/oncology fellowship at UC San Diego, during which time she served as chief fellow.Her research interests include novel treatment strategies in melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancer, and she has published her work in peer-reviewed journals.Vaidya sees patients inOrangeandIrvine.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Merkel Cell Carcinoma, PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, Adult T-Cell Leukemia, and Leukemia.

Dr. Vaidya is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

Georgetown University School Of Medicine

Residency

LAC+USC Medical Center - Internal Medicine

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine

Fellowships

University of California

Hospital Affiliations

Uci Health-Orange

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
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  • PPO
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
101 The City Drive South, Building 23, Orange, CA 92868
Other Locations
UCI Health - Irvine Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center & Ambulatory Care
19208 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92612
UC Irvine Medical Center
101 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Vaidya 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.

Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Melanoma

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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Is Dr. Poorva Vaidya a top-rated expert for Merkel Cell Carcinoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Poorva Vaidya is classified as an Experienced expert for Merkel Cell Carcinoma, 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. Poorva Vaidya specialize in?

While Dr. Poorva Vaidya is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Merkel Cell Carcinoma, PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, and Adult T-Cell Leukemia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Poorva Vaidya participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Poorva Vaidya has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Merkel Cell Carcinoma. You can view a list of Dr. Poorva Vaidya's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Poorva Vaidya accept my insurance?

Dr. Poorva Vaidya accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-456-8000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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