Overview
Scott Atay is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California.
Dr. Atay is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Perforation, Hiatal Hernia, Fibrosing Mediastinitis, Lung Transplant, and Gastrostomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 82 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1441 Eastlake Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90089
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. Scott M. Atay
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Scott M. Atay?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Scott M. Atay by calling their office at 323-865-3000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Scott M. Atay a top-rated expert for Esophageal Perforation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Scott M. Atay is classified as an Elite expert for Esophageal Perforation, 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. Scott M. Atay specialize in?
While Dr. Scott M. Atay is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Esophageal Perforation, Lung Transplant, and Hiatal Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Scott M. Atay participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Scott M. Atay has published 82 articles and abstracts on conditions like Esophageal Perforation. You can view a list of Dr. Scott M. Atay's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Scott M. Atay accept my insurance?
Dr. Scott M. Atay accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 323-865-3000 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
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Atay isElite. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- Advanced
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Atay isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Lung TransplantDr. Atay isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Transplant.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Atay isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Atay isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Atay isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Collapsed LungDr. Atay isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Atay isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Atay isExperienced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EmphysemaDr. Atay isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- EndoscopyDr. Atay isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Atay isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- EsophagitisDr. Atay isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Atay isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Stromal TumorDr. Atay isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
- GastrostomyDr. Atay isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- HerniaDr. Atay isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- Lung NodulesDr. Atay isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- MesenchymomaDr. Atay isExperienced. Learn about Mesenchymoma.
- Neuroendocrine TumorDr. Atay isExperienced. Learn about Neuroendocrine Tumor.
- PancreaticoduodenectomyDr. Atay isExperienced. Learn about Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
- PneumomediastinumDr. Atay isExperienced. Learn about Pneumomediastinum.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Atay isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Solitary Fibrous TumorDr. Atay isExperienced. Learn about Solitary Fibrous Tumor.
- Stomach CancerDr. Atay isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Subcutaneous EmphysemaDr. Atay isExperienced. Learn about Subcutaneous Emphysema.
- Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)Dr. Atay isExperienced. Learn about Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Atay isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- ThymectomyDr. Atay isExperienced. Learn about Thymectomy.
