Expertise in
18
conditions

Dr. Vala Hamidi

Endocrinology
Office
4168 Front St Ste 1-106, 
San Diego, CA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
18 Years of Experience
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Expertise in
18
conditions
Office
4168 Front St Ste 1-106, 
San Diego, CA 

Overview

Vala Hamidi is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years.

Dr. Hamidi is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Addison's Disease, Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency, and Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Hamidi is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Year

2008

Specialties

Endocrinology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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
California Health And Wellness
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Change Healthcare
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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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Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
HMSA
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Inland Empire Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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

Office
4168 Front St Ste 1-106, San Diego, CA 92103

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Hamidi 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.

Hypoparathyroidism
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.

1 Clinical Trials

The Insulin-Only Bionic Pancreas Pivotal Trial: Testing the iLet in Adults and Children With Type 1 Diabetes
The Insulin-Only Bionic Pancreas Pivotal Trial: Testing the iLet in Adults and Children With Type 1 Diabetes
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 20, 2025
Intervention Type: Other, Combination product
Study Phase: Not Applicable

9 Total Publications

SGLT2 Inhibitors in Type 1 Diabetes: The Metabolic Perspective.
SGLT2 Inhibitors in Type 1 Diabetes: The Metabolic Perspective.
Journal: Handbook of experimental pharmacology
Published: August 12, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vala Hamidi

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vala Hamidi?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Vala Hamidi by calling their office at 619-543-6303. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Vala Hamidi a top-rated expert for Obesity?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vala Hamidi is classified as an Distinguished expert for Obesity, 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. Vala Hamidi specialize in?

While Dr. Vala Hamidi is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Addison's Disease, and Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.

Does Dr. Vala Hamidi participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Vala Hamidi has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. Vala Hamidi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Vala Hamidi accept my insurance?

Dr. Vala Hamidi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 619-543-6303 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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