Overview
Sean Wightman is a General Surgeon in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Wightman is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Transplant, and Thymectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 85 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1450 San Pablo St Ste 6200, Los Angeles, CA 90033
625 S Fair Oaks Ave Ste 400, Pasadena, CA 91105
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. Sean Wightman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sean Wightman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sean Wightman by calling their office at 323-442-9062. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sean Wightman a top-rated expert for Esophageal Perforation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sean Wightman 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. Sean Wightman specialize in?
While Dr. Sean Wightman is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Esophageal Perforation, Lung Cancer, and Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Sean Wightman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sean Wightman has published 85 articles and abstracts on conditions like Esophageal Perforation. You can view a list of Dr. Sean Wightman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sean Wightman accept my insurance?
Dr. Sean Wightman accepts most major insurance plans, including Wellcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 323-442-9062 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. Wightman isElite. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- Advanced
- Lung CancerDr. Wightman isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Wightman isAdvanced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Wightman isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Wightman isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Wightman isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Coarctation of the AortaDr. Wightman isExperienced. Learn about Coarctation of the Aorta.
- Collapsed LungDr. Wightman isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Wightman isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.