Overview
Solomon Shaftel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California.
Dr. Shaftel is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome, Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, and Entropion.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Shaftel is currently accepting new patients.
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Insurance
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
5893 Copley Dr, San Diego, CA 92111
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. Solomon S. Shaftel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Solomon S. Shaftel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Solomon S. Shaftel by calling their office at 833-574-2273. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Solomon S. Shaftel a top-rated expert for Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Solomon S. Shaftel is classified as an Advanced expert for Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome, 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. Solomon S. Shaftel specialize in?
While Dr. Solomon S. Shaftel is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome, Eyelid Drooping, and Ptosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Solomon S. Shaftel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Solomon S. Shaftel has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Solomon S. Shaftel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Solomon S. Shaftel accept my insurance?
Dr. Solomon S. Shaftel accepts most major insurance plans, including Wellcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 833-574-2273 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
- Anophthalmia Plus SyndromeDr. Shaftel isAdvanced. Learn about Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome.
- Eyelid DroopingDr. Shaftel isAdvanced. Learn about Eyelid Drooping.
- PtosisDr. Shaftel isAdvanced. Learn about Ptosis.
- Experienced
- Bell's PalsyDr. Shaftel isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- EntropionDr. Shaftel isExperienced. Learn about Entropion.
- Epicanthal FoldsDr. Shaftel isExperienced. Learn about Epicanthal Folds.
- Facial ParalysisDr. Shaftel isExperienced. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- Orbital CellulitisDr. Shaftel isExperienced. Learn about Orbital Cellulitis.
- Pigment-Dispersion SyndromeDr. Shaftel isExperienced. Learn about Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.