Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. Tricia Santos-Cavaiola

Endocrinology
University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
9300 Campus Point Dr, 
La Jolla, CA 
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Expertise in
5
conditions
University Of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
9300 Campus Point Dr, 
La Jolla, CA 

Overview

Tricia Santos-Cavaiola is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California.

Dr. Santos-Cavaiola is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sotos Syndrome, and Gigantism.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Santos-Cavaiola is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Endocrinology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health Group
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
9300 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
Other Locations
UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Santos-Cavaiola 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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

7 Total Publications

Recommendations for Initiating Use of Afrezza Inhaled Insulin in Individuals with Type 1 Diabetes.
Recommendations for Initiating Use of Afrezza Inhaled Insulin in Individuals with Type 1 Diabetes.
Journal: Diabetes technology & therapeutics
Published: June 15, 2018
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Tricia Santos-Cavaiola

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tricia Santos-Cavaiola?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Tricia Santos-Cavaiola by calling their office at 858-657-7000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Tricia Santos-Cavaiola a top-rated expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tricia Santos-Cavaiola is classified as an Advanced expert for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), 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. Tricia Santos-Cavaiola specialize in?

While Dr. Tricia Santos-Cavaiola is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Sotos Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.

Does Dr. Tricia Santos-Cavaiola participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Tricia Santos-Cavaiola has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). You can view a list of Dr. Tricia Santos-Cavaiola's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Tricia Santos-Cavaiola accept my insurance?

Dr. Tricia Santos-Cavaiola accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-657-7000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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