Overview
William Docken is a Rheumatologist in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Dr. Docken has been practicing medicine for over 51 years is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Temporal Arteritis, Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. William P. Docken
How do I make an appointment with Dr. William P. Docken?
You can book an appointment with Dr. William P. Docken by calling their office at 617-732-9500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. William P. Docken a top-rated expert for Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William P. Docken is classified as an Distinguished expert for Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), 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 P. Docken specialize in?
While Dr. William P. Docken is a Rheumatology, they have specific expertise in Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA), Temporal Arteritis, and Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Rheumatology.
Does Dr. William P. Docken participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. William P. Docken has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA). You can view a list of Dr. William P. Docken's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. William P. Docken accept my insurance?
Dr. William P. Docken accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-732-9500 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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- Distinguished
- Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA)Dr. Docken isDistinguished. Learn about Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA).
- Juvenile Temporal ArteritisDr. Docken isDistinguished. Learn about Juvenile Temporal Arteritis.
- Polymyalgia RheumaticaDr. Docken isDistinguished. Learn about Polymyalgia Rheumatica.
- Rhizomelic PseudopolyarthritisDr. Docken isDistinguished. Learn about Rhizomelic Pseudopolyarthritis.
- Temporal ArteritisDr. Docken isDistinguished. Learn about Temporal Arteritis.
- Advanced
- GoutDr. Docken isAdvanced. Learn about Gout.
- Necrotizing VasculitisDr. Docken isAdvanced. Learn about Necrotizing Vasculitis.
- Psoriatic ArthritisDr. Docken isAdvanced. Learn about Psoriatic Arthritis.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)Dr. Docken isAdvanced. Learn about Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
- Experienced
- Antisynthetase SyndromeDr. Docken isExperienced. Learn about Antisynthetase Syndrome.
- BursitisDr. Docken isExperienced. Learn about Bursitis.
- CryoglobulinemiaDr. Docken isExperienced. Learn about Cryoglobulinemia.
- Eosinophilia-Myalgia SyndromeDr. Docken isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome.
- Familial Mixed CryoglobulinemiaDr. Docken isExperienced. Learn about Familial Mixed Cryoglobulinemia.
- Granulomatosis with PolyangiitisDr. Docken isExperienced. Learn about Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis.