Overview
Selena Kuo is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Cirrhosis, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Liver Transplant.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 27 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
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- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
9500 Gilman Dr Dept 956, La Jolla, CA 92093
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. Selena Kuo
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Selena Kuo?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Selena Kuo by calling their office at 858-657-5278. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Selena Kuo a top-rated expert for Liver Failure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Selena Kuo is classified as an Experienced expert for Liver Failure, 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. Selena Kuo specialize in?
While Dr. Selena Kuo is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Liver Failure, Cirrhosis, and Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Selena Kuo participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Selena Kuo has published 27 articles and abstracts on conditions like Liver Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Selena Kuo's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Selena Kuo accept my insurance?
Dr. Selena Kuo accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-657-5278 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.
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- Experienced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Kuo isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AscitesDr. Kuo isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Kuo isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- CholestasisDr. Kuo isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- CirrhosisDr. Kuo isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Kuo isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.