Overview
Richard Hu is a Gastroenterologist in Sylmar, California. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Esophageal Varices, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hepatitis, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
14445 Olive View Dr, Sylmar, CA 91342
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. Richard Hu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Hu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Hu by calling their office at 818-364-3205. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard Hu a top-rated expert for Cirrhosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Hu is classified as an Experienced expert for Cirrhosis, 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. Richard Hu specialize in?
While Dr. Richard Hu is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Cirrhosis, Esophageal Varices, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Richard Hu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard Hu has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cirrhosis. You can view a list of Dr. Richard Hu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard Hu accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard Hu accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Health Net. We recommend calling the office directly at 818-364-3205 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
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Hu isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Hu isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Hu isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Hu isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Hu isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CirrhosisDr. Hu isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.