Overview
As a medical oncologist specializing in breast cancer, UCI Health physician Rita S. Mehta, MD, designs individualized treatment plans for each patient. She works in concert with the breast health team at the Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and takes an interest in the physical and emotional well-being of her patients.Mehta is focused on finding a cure for the various types of breast cancer currently identified. She is working on several clinical trials, and has pioneered procedures aimed at reducing the size of tumors before they are surgically removed.
Dr. Mehta is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Paget Disease of the Breast.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 80 peer reviewed articles and participating in 8 clinical trials.
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Locations
101 The City Drive South, Building 23, Orange, CA 92868
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Mehta 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.
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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UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center
"Dr. Lauren C. Pinter-Brown is a board-certified, fellowship-trained UCI hematologist-oncologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with lymphomas.A nationally recognized expert, Pinter-Brown has a longstanding interest in malignant lymphoma, with a particular focus on T-cell and skin lymphomas. Her clinical interests also include antiphospholipid, B-cell lymphoma, Hodgkin's lymphoma, mycosis fungoides, non-Hodgkins lymphoma, stem-cell transplant and Waldenstrom's disease.She her medical degree at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Medical School, followed by an internship and residency in internal medicine at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. She completed a fellowship in hematology and oncology at the Keck School of Medicine at USC.A prolific clinical investigator, Pinter-Brown has made important contributions to several clinical trials that led to approval of new drugs for the treatment of T-cell lymphoma. Her research focus is on optimizing treatment options for patients with lymphoma, especially cutaneous and T-cell lymphomas. Her primary goal is to care for patients through diagnosis, treatment and beyond and to ensure that they are able ""to live their best life.""". Dr. Pinter is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses T-Cell Lymphoma, Mycosis Fungoides, Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Bone Marrow Transplant. Dr. Pinter is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Hematology, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology, and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine.
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Tanya Siddiqi, M.D.
Tanya Siddiqi is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Siddiqi is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL), Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Bone Marrow Transplant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rita S. Mehta
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rita S. Mehta?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rita S. Mehta by calling their office at 714-456-8000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rita S. Mehta a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rita S. Mehta is classified as an Elite expert for Breast Cancer, 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. Rita S. Mehta specialize in?
While Dr. Rita S. Mehta is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Angiosarcoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.
Does Dr. Rita S. Mehta participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rita S. Mehta has published 80 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Rita S. Mehta's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rita S. Mehta accept my insurance?
Dr. Rita S. Mehta 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.
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
- Elite
- Breast CancerDr. Mehta isElite. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Distinguished
- AngiosarcomaDr. Mehta isDistinguished. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Mehta isDistinguished. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Mehta isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Experienced
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Mehta isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- ChondrosarcomaDr. Mehta isExperienced. Learn about Chondrosarcoma.
- Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)Dr. Mehta isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML).
- Ewing SarcomaDr. Mehta isExperienced. Learn about Ewing Sarcoma.
- HER-2 Positive Breast CancerDr. Mehta isExperienced. Learn about HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.
- Intraductal PapillomaDr. Mehta isExperienced. Learn about Intraductal Papilloma.