Overview
Uchechukwu Megwalu is a General Surgeon in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Megwalu is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Salivary Gland Tumors, Mikulicz Disease, Thyroid Cancer, Palatopharyngeal Incompetence, and Thyroidectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 93 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
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- 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 Megwalu
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Uchechukwu Megwalu?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Uchechukwu 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 Megwalu a top-rated expert for Salivary Gland Tumors?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Uchechukwu Megwalu is classified as an Distinguished expert for Salivary Gland Tumors, 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 Megwalu specialize in?
While Dr. Uchechukwu Megwalu is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Salivary Gland Tumors, Mikulicz Disease, and Thyroid Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Uchechukwu Megwalu participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Uchechukwu Megwalu has published 93 articles and abstracts on conditions like Salivary Gland Tumors. You can view a list of Dr. Uchechukwu 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 Megwalu accept my insurance?
Dr. Uchechukwu 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
- Mikulicz DiseaseDr. Megwalu isDistinguished. Learn about Mikulicz Disease.
- Palatopharyngeal IncompetenceDr. Megwalu isDistinguished. Learn about Palatopharyngeal Incompetence.
- Salivary Gland TumorsDr. Megwalu isDistinguished. Learn about Salivary Gland Tumors.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Megwalu isDistinguished. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Advanced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Megwalu isAdvanced. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- Allergic RhinitisDr. Megwalu isAdvanced. Learn about Allergic Rhinitis.
- Black Hairy TongueDr. Megwalu isAdvanced. Learn about Black Hairy Tongue.
- Burning Mouth SyndromeDr. Megwalu isAdvanced. Learn about Burning Mouth Syndrome.
- Deafness Hypogonadism SyndromeDr. Megwalu isAdvanced. Learn about Deafness Hypogonadism Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Megwalu isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Aphthous StomatitisDr. Megwalu isExperienced. Learn about Aphthous Stomatitis.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Autonomic NeuropathyDr. Megwalu isExperienced. Learn about Autonomic Neuropathy.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Megwalu isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Branchial Cleft CystDr. Megwalu isExperienced. Learn about Branchial Cleft Cyst.