Overview
Sonia Michail is a Pediatrics specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Fountain Valley, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 38 years.
Dr. Michail is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Colitis, and Viral Gastroenteritis.
Dr. Michail is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 33 peer reviewed articles and participating in 5 clinical trials.
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Locations
9940 Talbert Ave, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
3640 Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505
2701 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Michail has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
5 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sonia K. Michail
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sonia K. Michail?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sonia K. Michail by calling their office at 714-378-7230. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sonia K. Michail a top-rated expert for Ulcerative Colitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sonia K. Michail is classified as an Advanced expert for Ulcerative Colitis, 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. Sonia K. Michail specialize in?
While Dr. Sonia K. Michail is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, and Colitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Sonia K. Michail participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sonia K. Michail has published 33 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ulcerative Colitis. You can view a list of Dr. Sonia K. Michail's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sonia K. Michail accept my insurance?
Dr. Sonia K. Michail accepts most major insurance plans, including CareSource and Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-378-7230 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
- ColitisDr. Michail isAdvanced. Learn about Colitis.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Michail isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Michail isAdvanced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Michail isAdvanced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Michail isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Michail isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Michail isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Biliary AtresiaDr. Michail isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Atresia.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Michail isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholestasisDr. Michail isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
