Overview
William Metzger is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Orange, California.
His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Ulcerative Colitis.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- 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
1201 W La Veta Ave Ste 211, Orange, CA 92868
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. William Metzger
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William Metzger?
You can book an appointment with Dr. William Metzger by calling their office at 714-639-3363. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. William Metzger a top-rated expert for Crohn's Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William Metzger is classified as an Experienced expert for Crohn's Disease, 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. William Metzger specialize in?
While Dr. William Metzger is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Crohn's Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. William Metzger accept my insurance?
Dr. William Metzger accepts most major insurance plans, including Managed Medicaid and Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-639-3363 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
- Experienced
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Metzger isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Metzger isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- EsophagitisDr. Metzger isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Metzger isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Metzger isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Metzger isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
