Overview
Darlene Elias is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California.
Dr. Elias is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Emphysema, Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 14 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
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- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
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- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- 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
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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. Darlene J. Elias
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Darlene J. Elias?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Darlene J. Elias by calling their office at 858-554-8860. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Darlene J. Elias a top-rated expert for Saddle Pulmonary Embolism?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Darlene J. Elias is classified as an Advanced expert for Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, 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. Darlene J. Elias specialize in?
While Dr. Darlene J. Elias is a Intensive Care Medicine, they have specific expertise in Saddle Pulmonary Embolism, Emphysema, and Pulmonary Fibrosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Intensive Care Medicine.
Does Dr. Darlene J. Elias participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Darlene J. Elias has published 14 articles and abstracts on conditions like Saddle Pulmonary Embolism. You can view a list of Dr. Darlene J. Elias's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Darlene J. Elias accept my insurance?
Dr. Darlene J. Elias accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-554-8860 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
- Saddle Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Elias isAdvanced. Learn about Saddle Pulmonary Embolism.
- Experienced
- EmphysemaDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- Lung NodulesDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Pulmonary FibrosisDr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis.
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. Elias isExperienced. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).

