Summary

Dr. Joseph Califano III is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgeon who also specializes in oncology and surgery. He earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Health System. With 33 years of clinical experience, Dr. Califano brings extensive expertise to his practice. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Califano practices at UC San Diego Health in San Diego, California. He focuses on treating head and neck cancer and laryngeal cancer using minimally invasive approaches. His procedures include pathology tests, CT scans, and external beam radiation therapy. Patients have given Dr. Califano an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 33 years of experience
  • 48 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Johns Hopkins Health System
  • 3 written reviews
  • 4 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

UC San Diego Health

3855 Health Sciences Drive Moores Cancer CenterSan Diego, CA 92037
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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33 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience 25 Years of Experience 30 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English, Swedish, French, German Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
San Diego , CASan Diego , CAEscondido , CALa Jolla , CA
Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico Facultad De Medicina Med School: Sackler School Of Medicine Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph A. Califano IIi

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • America's 1st Choice
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Brand New Day
  • Brand New Day - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • CalOptima
  • Care1st
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • Community Health Group - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medica
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joseph A. Califano IIi has the following 4 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joseph A. Califano IIi has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • General Surgeon
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Oncologist
  • Otolaryngology-Head And Neck Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Johns Hopkins Health System

Medical School

Harvard Medical SchoolGraduated in 1993

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What languages does Dr. Joseph Califano IIi speak?
Dr. Joseph Califano IIi speaks English.
Where is Dr. Joseph Califano IIi's office located?
Dr. Joseph Califano IIi's office is located at 3855 Health Sciences Drive Moores Cancer Center, San Diego, CA, 92037.
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