Overview
Shaila Merchant is a Surgical Oncologist in Duarte, California. Dr. Merchant is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Stomach Cancer, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Breast Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 88 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1500 Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA 91010
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. Shaila Merchant
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shaila Merchant?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shaila Merchant by calling their office at 626-256-4673. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shaila Merchant a top-rated expert for Stomach Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shaila Merchant is classified as an Advanced expert for Stomach 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. Shaila Merchant specialize in?
While Dr. Shaila Merchant is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Stomach Cancer, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, and Breast Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Shaila Merchant participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shaila Merchant has published 83 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stomach Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Shaila Merchant's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shaila Merchant accept my insurance?
Dr. Shaila Merchant accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 626-256-4673 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
- Advanced
- Merkel Cell CarcinomaDr. Merchant isAdvanced. Learn about Merkel Cell Carcinoma.
- Stomach CancerDr. Merchant isAdvanced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Experienced
- Breast CancerDr. Merchant isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Merchant isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- EndoscopyDr. Merchant isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Merchant isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- GastrostomyDr. Merchant isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Liver FailureDr. Merchant isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.