4.6
9 Ratings
Summary
Dr. John Fitzgerald is a rheumatologist with 37 years of experience treating conditions affecting joints, muscles, and connective tissues. They earned their PhD from UCLA School of Public Health and completed their medical training at UCLA School of Medicine, including an internship in emergency medicine in 1994, residency in rheumatology in 1996, and fellowship in rheumatology in 1999. Dr. Fitzgerald also holds an MBA degree and speaks Spanish fluently.
Dr. Fitzgerald practices at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center with locations in Los Angeles, California. They specialize in treating gout, calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease, and crystalline arthritis. Their expertise includes performing joint injections, bursa injections, and arthrocentesis procedures to help diagnose and treat joint-related conditions. Patients rate Dr. Fitzgerald 4.6 out of 5 stars on Vitals for their care.
Dr. Fitzgerald practices at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center with locations in Los Angeles, California. They specialize in treating gout, calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease, and crystalline arthritis. Their expertise includes performing joint injections, bursa injections, and arthrocentesis procedures to help diagnose and treat joint-related conditions. Patients rate Dr. Fitzgerald 4.6 out of 5 stars on Vitals for their care.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- 37 years of experience
- 29 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish
- Rheumatology UCLA School of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 13 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
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| Med School: PhD UCLA School of Public Health | Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine | Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine | Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by John Dermot Fitzgerald
Medical Specialties
John Dermot Fitzgerald has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
John Dermot Fitzgerald has the following 13 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
37 Years Experience
John Dermot Fitzgerald holds an active medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Rheumatology UCLA School of Medicine in 1999.
Residency
Completed their residency at Medicine UCLA School of Medicine: Rheumatology in 1996.
Internship
Completed their internship at Medicine UCLA School of Medicine: Emergency Medicine in 1994.
Medical School
Graduated from PhD UCLA School of Public Health in 2005, MD Tufts University School of Medicine in 1993, MPH Tufts University in 1993, and MBA Santa Clara University in 1989.
NPI Number
John Dermot Fitzgerald's NPI number is 1841215027.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is John Fitzgerald's office located?
- John Fitzgerald's office is located at 200 Medical Plaza Suite 365, Los Angeles, CA, 90095.
- How can I make an appointment with John Fitzgerald?
- You can find contact information for John Fitzgerald here on Vitals.
- Does John Fitzgerald accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- John Fitzgerald has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Does John Fitzgerald accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that John Fitzgerald accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Which hospitals is John Fitzgerald affiliated with?
- John Fitzgerald is affiliated with Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center.
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