Dr. Puja Chitkara
Overview
Puja Chitkara is a Rheumatologist in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Chitkara has been practicing medicine for over 30 years is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), MASS Phenotype, Mixed Connective Tissue Disease, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
765 Medical Center Ct, Chula Vista, CA 91911
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. Puja Chitkara
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Puja Chitkara?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Puja Chitkara by calling their office at 619-623-3000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Puja Chitkara a top-rated expert for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Puja Chitkara is classified as an Distinguished expert for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), 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. Puja Chitkara specialize in?
While Dr. Puja Chitkara is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), MASS Phenotype, and Mixed Connective Tissue Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. Puja Chitkara participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Puja Chitkara has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). You can view a list of Dr. Puja Chitkara's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Puja Chitkara accept my insurance?
Dr. Puja Chitkara accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 619-623-3000 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
- Distinguished
- MASS PhenotypeDr. Chitkara isDistinguished. Learn about MASS Phenotype.
- Mixed Connective Tissue DiseaseDr. Chitkara isDistinguished. Learn about Mixed Connective Tissue Disease.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Dr. Chitkara isDistinguished. Learn about Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
- Advanced
- Behcet DiseaseDr. Chitkara isAdvanced. Learn about Behcet Disease.
- FibromyalgiaDr. Chitkara isAdvanced. Learn about Fibromyalgia.
- Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)Dr. Chitkara isAdvanced. Learn about Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).
- GoutDr. Chitkara isAdvanced. Learn about Gout.
- Juvenile Temporal ArteritisDr. Chitkara isAdvanced. Learn about Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.
- Necrotizing VasculitisDr. Chitkara isAdvanced. Learn about Necrotizing Vasculitis.
- Experienced
- Ankylosing SpondylitisDr. Chitkara isExperienced. Learn about Ankylosing Spondylitis.
- Antisynthetase SyndromeDr. Chitkara isExperienced. Learn about Antisynthetase Syndrome.
- ArthritisDr. Chitkara isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA)Dr. Chitkara isExperienced. Learn about Axial Spondyloarthritis (AxSpA).
- BursitisDr. Chitkara isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Chitkara isExperienced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.