Dr. Shigeru Chino
Overview
Shigeru Chino is a Thoracic Surgeon in Laguna Niguel, California. Dr. Chino has been practicing medicine for over 62 years is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma, and Gastrostomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- HMO
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
27601 Forbes Rd, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
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. Shigeru Chino
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shigeru Chino?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shigeru Chino by calling their office at 949-348-0459. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shigeru Chino a top-rated expert for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shigeru Chino is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, 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. Shigeru Chino specialize in?
While Dr. Shigeru Chino is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Cancer, and ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Shigeru Chino participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shigeru Chino has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pleuropulmonary Blastoma. You can view a list of Dr. Shigeru Chino's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shigeru Chino accept my insurance?
Dr. Shigeru Chino accepts most major insurance plans, including Alignment Health Plan and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 949-348-0459 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
- Distinguished
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Chino isDistinguished. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Chino isDistinguished. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Chino isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung CancerDr. Chino isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Chino isDistinguished. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- PleurisyDr. Chino isDistinguished. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Advanced
- Pleural EffusionDr. Chino isAdvanced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Chino isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Collapsed LungDr. Chino isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- EmphysemaDr. Chino isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. Chino isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.
- GastrostomyDr. Chino isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Lung NodulesDr. Chino isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.