Overview
Dr. Daniel Jose Escobar is an infectious disease specialist who cares for patients with a broad range of complex bacterial, fungal and viral infections, including those involving bones, joints, surgical implants and surgical complications. With a focus on developing strategies to improve patient care, he has a special interest in lowering the numbers of infections acquired in hospitals through epidemiology (which includes evaluating infection rates and preventive measures) and antibiotic stewardship (controlling antibiotic resistance by assessing and enhancing appropriate use of these medications). Escobar's research focuses on identifying the reasons that some patients get infections during hospitalization and implementing measures that would prevent such infections. He also studies drivers of antibiotic overuse, with the aim of reducing the development of antibiotic-resistant organisms. Escobar earned his medical degree at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Maryland Medical Center and a fellowship in infectious diseases at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Escobar speaks Spanish and identifies as Latinx.
His clinical expertise encompasses Swimming Pool Granuloma, Nocardiosis, Strep Throat, and Osteomyelitis.
Dr. Escobar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med/Infectious Disease, Infectious Disease and American Board Of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Escobar is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
400 Parnassus Ave., Second Floor, San Francisco, CA 94143
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. Daniel J. Escobar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Daniel J. Escobar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Daniel J. Escobar by calling their office at 415-353-2626. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Daniel J. Escobar a top-rated expert for Swimming Pool Granuloma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Daniel J. Escobar is classified as an Experienced expert for Swimming Pool Granuloma, 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. Daniel J. Escobar specialize in?
While Dr. Daniel J. Escobar is a Infectious Disease, they have specific expertise in Swimming Pool Granuloma, Nocardiosis, and Strep Throat. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Infectious Disease.
Does Dr. Daniel J. Escobar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Daniel J. Escobar has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Swimming Pool Granuloma. You can view a list of Dr. Daniel J. Escobar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Daniel J. Escobar accept my insurance?
Dr. Daniel J. Escobar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2626 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- ActinomycosisDr. Escobar isExperienced. Learn about Actinomycosis.
- NocardiosisDr. Escobar isExperienced. Learn about Nocardiosis.
- OsteomyelitisDr. Escobar isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Escobar isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.
- Strep ThroatDr. Escobar isExperienced. Learn about Strep Throat.
- Swimming Pool GranulomaDr. Escobar isExperienced. Learn about Swimming Pool Granuloma.