Overview
Uchechukwu Megwalu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California.
Dr. Megwalu is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Renal Oncocytoma, and Thyroidectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 95 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- HMO
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
801 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
965 High St, Palo Alto, CA 94301
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. Uchechukwu C. Megwalu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Uchechukwu C. Megwalu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Uchechukwu C. Megwalu by calling their office at 650-723-5281. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Uchechukwu C. Megwalu a top-rated expert for Thyroid Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Uchechukwu C. Megwalu is classified as an Distinguished expert for Thyroid Cancer, 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. Uchechukwu C. Megwalu specialize in?
While Dr. Uchechukwu C. Megwalu is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, and Papillary Thyroid Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Uchechukwu C. Megwalu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Uchechukwu C. Megwalu has published 95 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thyroid Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Uchechukwu C. Megwalu's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Uchechukwu C. Megwalu accept my insurance?
Dr. Uchechukwu C. Megwalu accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-723-5281 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
- Distinguished
- Thyroid CancerDr. Megwalu isDistinguished. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Advanced
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Megwalu isAdvanced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Megwalu isAdvanced. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- Renal OncocytomaDr. Megwalu isAdvanced. Learn about Renal Oncocytoma.
- Thyroid NoduleDr. Megwalu isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroid Nodule.
- ThyroidectomyDr. Megwalu isAdvanced. Learn about Thyroidectomy.
- Experienced
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Megwalu isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- CellulitisDr. Megwalu isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP)
- Classical Hodgkin LymphomaDr. Megwalu isExperienced. Learn about Classical Hodgkin Lymphoma.
- Familial Isolated HyperparathyroidismDr. Megwalu isExperienced. Learn about Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism.
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Megwalu isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- GanglioneuromaDr. Megwalu isExperienced. Learn about Ganglioneuroma.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Megwalu isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- HemangiopericytomaDr. Megwalu isExperienced. Learn about Hemangiopericytoma.
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Megwalu isExperienced. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- Juvenile AngiofibromaDr. Megwalu isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Angiofibroma.
- KeloidsDr. Megwalu isExperienced. Learn about Keloids.
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Megwalu isExperienced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- NecrosisDr. Megwalu isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Neonatal Severe HyperparathyroidismDr. Megwalu isExperienced. Learn about Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism.
- Oral CancerDr. Megwalu isExperienced. Learn about Oral Cancer.
- Osteitis FibrosaDr. Megwalu isExperienced. Learn about Osteitis Fibrosa.
- Parathyroid HyperplasiaDr. Megwalu isExperienced. Learn about Parathyroid Hyperplasia.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Megwalu isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Pharyngomaxillary Space AbscessDr. Megwalu isExperienced. Learn about Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess.
- Vocal Cord DysfunctionDr. Megwalu isExperienced. Learn about Vocal Cord Dysfunction.