Overview
Puja Patel is a Rheumatologist in San Diego, California. Her top areas of expertise are Reactive Arthritis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, and Gout.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
16950 Via Tazon Fl 2, San Diego, CA 92127
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
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 Patel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Puja Patel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Puja Patel by calling their office at 858-657-6110. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Puja Patel a top-rated expert for Reactive Arthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Puja Patel is classified as an Experienced expert for Reactive Arthritis, 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 Patel specialize in?
While Dr. Puja Patel is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Reactive Arthritis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. Puja Patel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Puja Patel has published 18 articles and abstracts on conditions like Reactive Arthritis. You can view a list of Dr. Puja Patel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Puja Patel accept my insurance?
Dr. Puja Patel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-657-6110 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
- Experienced
- Calcium Pyrophosphate ArthritisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Calcium Pyrophosphate Arthritis.
- ErythromelalgiaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Erythromelalgia.
- GoutDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Gout.
- Polymyalgia RheumaticaDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Polymyalgia Rheumatica.
- Reactive ArthritisDr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Reactive Arthritis.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Dr. Patel isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).