Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions
101 The City Drive South, Building 29, 
Orange, CA 

Overview

Dr. Uma A. Bagga is a board-certified UCI health surgeon who specializes in trauma surgery.She earned her medical degree from the Faculty of Medical Sciences at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura in Sri Lanka. She completed an internship in internal medicine at Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center, followed by residencies in internal medicine at Cambridge Hospital and general surgery at the University at Buffalo School of Medicine. She then completed a fellowship in surgical critical care at UCI Health.With specialties in internal medicine, general surgery and surgical critical care, she has developed a unique perspective on caring for patients. Her early medical training in Sri Lanka and training spanning east and west coasts has enriched her clinical experience, judgement and decision making. She enjoys having comprehensive discussions with patients and believes in shared decision making by providing all the information patients need to navigate complex conditions.

Dr. Bagga is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Necrotizing Fasciitis, and Gastrointestinal Perforation.

Dr. Bagga is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) and American Board Of Surgery - Surgical Critical Care.

Graduate Institution

Faculty Of Medical Sciences University Of SRI Jayawardenepura

Residency

Cambridge Hospital - Internal Medicine

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Trauma Surgery in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery)
American Board Of Surgery - Surgical Critical Care

Fellowships

UC Irvine Health, Surgical Critical Care Fellowship Program - Surgery, Surgical Critical Care

Hospital Affiliations

Uci Health-Orange
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta

Languages Spoken

English
Sinhala

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Inland Empire Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
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

UC Irvine Medical Center
101 The City Drive South, Building 29, Orange, CA 92868
Other Locations
UC Irvine Medical Center
101 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868
UCI Health - Irvine
19210 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92612
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Uma A. Bagga

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Is Dr. Uma A. Bagga a top-rated expert for Ogilvie Syndrome?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Uma A. Bagga is classified as an Advanced expert for Ogilvie Syndrome, 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. Uma A. Bagga specialize in?

While Dr. Uma A. Bagga is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, and Necrotizing Fasciitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Uma A. Bagga accept my insurance?

Dr. Uma A. Bagga accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-880-7812 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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