Overview
Samuel Appavu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rockford, Illinois.
His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Gallbladder Disease, Vagotomy, and Small Bowel Resection.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
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- PPO
Locations
2300 N Rockton Ave Ste 304, Rockford, IL 61103
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. Samuel Appavu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Samuel Appavu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Samuel Appavu by calling their office at 815-964-3333. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Samuel Appavu a top-rated expert for Vagotomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Samuel Appavu is classified as an Experienced expert for Vagotomy, 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. Samuel Appavu specialize in?
While Dr. Samuel Appavu is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Vagotomy, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Samuel Appavu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Samuel Appavu has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Vagotomy. You can view a list of Dr. Samuel Appavu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Samuel Appavu accept my insurance?
Dr. Samuel Appavu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 815-964-3333 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
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Appavu isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Appavu isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Appavu isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Appavu isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- GastrostomyDr. Appavu isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Appavu isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.