Overview
Takashi Hirase, MD, MPH, is a dual fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon and musculoskeletal oncologist. He has a particular interest and expertise in minimally invasive and complex spine surgery, as well as providing advanced care in primary and metastatic tumors of the spine and pelvis.
Dr. Hirase has authored over 100 peer-reviewed research articles, book chapters, and abstracts, and has delivered numerous presentations and lectures at various national and international conferences. His research interest focuses primarily on investigating novel techniques, biomaterials, and treatment modalities that improve surgical outcomes in spine surgery and orthopedic oncology. His work also largely focuses on identifying modifying risk factors, developing perioperative risk stratification models, and improving health disparities with the goal of translating the data into real-world improvements in patient care.
He completed a clinical fellowship in spine surgery at Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, where he developed extensive expertise in both minimally invasive and complex spine procedures, including the treatment of advanced scoliosis and revision spinal deformities. He then pursued a second fellowship in musculoskeletal oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, gaining specialized training in the management of benign and malignant tumors affecting the spine, pelvis and extremities.
Dr. Hirase is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Invertebral Disc Disease, Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Spinal Fusion, and Osteotomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 81 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
9400 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
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. Takashi Hirase
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Takashi Hirase?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Takashi Hirase by calling their office at 858-657-8200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Takashi Hirase a top-rated expert for Spinal Fusion?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Takashi Hirase is classified as an Advanced expert for Spinal Fusion, 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. Takashi Hirase specialize in?
While Dr. Takashi Hirase is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Spinal Fusion, Osteotomy, and Invertebral Disc Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Takashi Hirase participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Takashi Hirase has published 81 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Fusion. You can view a list of Dr. Takashi Hirase's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Takashi Hirase accept my insurance?
Dr. Takashi Hirase accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-657-8200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Hirase isAdvanced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- OsteotomyDr. Hirase isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Spinal FusionDr. Hirase isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
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- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Hirase isExperienced. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Hirase isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- ArthritisDr. Hirase isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Bone TumorDr. Hirase isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Hirase isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- ChondrosarcomaDr. Hirase isExperienced. Learn about Chondrosarcoma.