Overview
Stephen Gardner is an Orthopedics provider in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Gardner has been practicing medicine for over 18 years is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Bursitis, Tenosynovitis, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Gardner is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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. Stephen T. Gardner
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Stephen T. Gardner?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Stephen T. Gardner by calling their office at 949-348-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Stephen T. Gardner a top-rated expert for Osteoarthritis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Stephen T. Gardner is classified as an Advanced expert for Osteoarthritis, 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. Stephen T. Gardner specialize in?
While Dr. Stephen T. Gardner is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, and Bursitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Stephen T. Gardner participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Stephen T. Gardner has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Osteoarthritis. You can view a list of Dr. Stephen T. Gardner's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Stephen T. Gardner accept my insurance?
Dr. Stephen T. Gardner accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 949-348-4000 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
- BursitisDr. Gardner isAdvanced. Learn about Bursitis.
- OsteoarthritisDr. Gardner isAdvanced. Learn about Osteoarthritis.
- TendinitisDr. Gardner isAdvanced. Learn about Tendinitis.
- TenosynovitisDr. Gardner isAdvanced. Learn about Tenosynovitis.
- Experienced
- Baker CystDr. Gardner isExperienced. Learn about Baker Cyst.
- Decerebrate PostureDr. Gardner isExperienced. Learn about Decerebrate Posture.
- Decorticate PostureDr. Gardner isExperienced. Learn about Decorticate Posture.
- Frozen ShoulderDr. Gardner isExperienced. Learn about Frozen Shoulder.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Gardner isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Gardner isExperienced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.