Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. Uchechukwu C. Megwalu

General Surgery
Stanford Hospital And Clinics
801 Welch Rd, 
Palo Alto, CA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
6
conditions
Stanford Hospital And Clinics
801 Welch Rd, 
Palo Alto, CA 

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.

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Otolaryngology in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Stanford Health Care

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • 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
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
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
Health Plan of San Mateo
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Sutter Health
  • HMO
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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

Stanford Hospital and Clinics
801 Welch Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Other Locations
Stanford Hospital and Clinics
965 High St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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 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.

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