Overview
Catherine Firestein is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Pneumonia, Pulmonary Embolism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
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- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- 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
9300 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Catherine E. Firestein
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Catherine E. Firestein?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Catherine E. Firestein by calling their office at 858-657-7000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Catherine E. Firestein a top-rated expert for Sepsis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Catherine E. Firestein is classified as an Experienced expert for Sepsis, 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. Catherine E. Firestein specialize in?
While Dr. Catherine E. Firestein is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Sepsis, Pneumonia, and Pulmonary Embolism. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Catherine E. Firestein participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Catherine E. Firestein has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sepsis. You can view a list of Dr. Catherine E. Firestein's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Catherine E. Firestein accept my insurance?
Dr. Catherine E. Firestein accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-657-7000 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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- Experienced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Firestein isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Firestein isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AscitesDr. Firestein isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Firestein isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- CellulitisDr. Firestein isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholangitisDr. Firestein isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- EndoscopyDr. Firestein isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GastrostomyDr. Firestein isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- HepatitisDr. Firestein isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Firestein isExperienced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- Interstitial NephritisDr. Firestein isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Nephritis.
- Liver FailureDr. Firestein isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Firestein isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- LymphangitisDr. Firestein isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangitis.
- Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
- NecrosisDr. Firestein isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Firestein isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Perianal Streptococcal CellulitisDr. Firestein isExperienced. Learn about Perianal Streptococcal Cellulitis.
- PeritonitisDr. Firestein isExperienced. Learn about Peritonitis.
- PneumoniaDr. Firestein isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Firestein isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Firestein isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Retropharyngeal AbscessDr. Firestein isExperienced. Learn about Retropharyngeal Abscess.
- Sclerosing CholangitisDr. Firestein isExperienced. Learn about Sclerosing Cholangitis.
- Secondary PeritonitisDr. Firestein isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Peritonitis.
- SepsisDr. Firestein isExperienced. Learn about Sepsis.
- Spontaneous Bacterial PeritonitisDr. Firestein isExperienced. Learn about Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis.
- Strep ThroatDr. Firestein isExperienced. Learn about Strep Throat.