Expertise in
17
conditions

Dr. Raul S. Coimbra

General Surgery
UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, 
San Diego, CA 
Expertise in
17
conditions
UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, 
San Diego, CA 

Overview

Raul Coimbra is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in San Diego, California.

Dr. Coimbra is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Toxic Megacolon, Appendicitis, Traumatic Brain Injury, Gallbladder Removal, and Appendectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 392 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Trauma Surgery in CA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Locations

UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
Other Locations
Riverside University Health System-Medical Center
26520 Cactus Ave, Moreno Valley, CA 92555

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.

392 Total Publications

Early vs Late Surgical Intervention for Morel-Lavallée Injuries: A Pacific Coast Surgical Association Prospective Multicenter Study.
Early vs Late Surgical Intervention for Morel-Lavallée Injuries: A Pacific Coast Surgical Association Prospective Multicenter Study.
Journal: Journal of the American College of Surgeons
Published: August 14, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Raul S. Coimbra

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Is Dr. Raul S. Coimbra a top-rated expert for Toxic Megacolon?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Raul S. Coimbra is classified as an Advanced expert for Toxic Megacolon, 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. Raul S. Coimbra specialize in?

While Dr. Raul S. Coimbra is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Toxic Megacolon, Appendicitis, and Gallbladder Removal. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Raul S. Coimbra participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Raul S. Coimbra has published 392 articles and abstracts on conditions like Toxic Megacolon. You can view a list of Dr. Raul S. Coimbra's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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