Overview
Catherine Challender is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California.
Dr. Challender is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Low Sodium Level, Ogilvie Syndrome, Peptic Ulcer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
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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
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- 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
9850 Genesee Ave Ste 900, La Jolla, CA 92037
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Catherine M. Challender
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Catherine M. Challender?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Catherine M. Challender by calling their office at 858-626-7780. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Catherine M. Challender a top-rated expert for Low Sodium Level?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Catherine M. Challender is classified as an Advanced expert for Low Sodium Level, 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 M. Challender specialize in?
While Dr. Catherine M. Challender is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Low Sodium Level, Ogilvie Syndrome, and Peptic Ulcer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Catherine M. Challender accept my insurance?
Dr. Catherine M. Challender accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-626-7780 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
- Advanced
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Challender isAdvanced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Challender isAdvanced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Acute CystitisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cystitis.
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Acute PainDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- AnemiaDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- ApoplexyDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- AscitesDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Cardiac ArrestDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Arrest.
- Cardiac TamponadeDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Tamponade.
- CellulitisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholestasisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)Dr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
- Chronic Recurrent Multifocal OsteomyelitisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis.
- ColitisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Cor PulmonaleDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Cor Pulmonale.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- COVID-19Dr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- CryptococcosisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Cryptococcosis.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- DehydrationDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Dehydration.
- DeliriumDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- DementiaDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.
- DiskitisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Diskitis.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- EndocarditisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- EndoscopyDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- EpilepsyDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- EthmoiditisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Ethmoiditis.
- FaintingDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- FluDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Flu.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- GastroparesisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- GastrostomyDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable AldosteronismDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.
- H1N1 InfluenzaDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about H1N1 Influenza.
- Heart AttackDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart FailureDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Heart TumorDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- High CholesterolDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- High Potassium LevelDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about High Potassium Level.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- HypertensionDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Hypertension.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- HypothyroidismDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Hypothyroidism.
- Infectious ArthritisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Infectious Arthritis.
- Infective EndocarditisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Infective Endocarditis.
- Interstitial NephritisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Nephritis.
- Iron Deficiency AnemiaDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Iron Deficiency Anemia.
- JaundiceDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)Dr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).
- Liver FailureDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Low Potassium LevelDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Low Potassium Level.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- LymphangitisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangitis.
- MalnutritionDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
- Mitral StenosisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C)
- NecrosisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Necrotizing EnterocolitisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Enterocolitis.
- Necrotizing FasciitisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Fasciitis.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- OsteomyelitisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- PeritonitisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Peritonitis.
- PleurisyDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- PneumoniaDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Pseudomembranous ColitisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Pseudomembranous Colitis.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Pulmonary TuberculosisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Tuberculosis.
- PustulesDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Pustules.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- RhabdomyolysisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Rhabdomyolysis.
- Salmonella EnterocolitisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Salmonella Enterocolitis.
- Secondary PeritonitisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Peritonitis.
- SepsisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Sepsis.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- Sphincter of Oddi DysfunctionDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction.
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Strep ThroatDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Strep Throat.
- StrokeDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH)
- ThrombocytopeniaDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Thrombocytopenia.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Unstable AnginaDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Unstable Angina.
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)Dr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
- Urinary Tract Infection in ChildrenDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Urinary Tract Infection in Children.
- Vertebral Artery DissectionDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Vertebral Artery Dissection.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- Volkmann ContractureDr. Challender isExperienced. Learn about Volkmann Contracture.