Expertise in
24
conditions

Dr. Doff B. Mcelhinney

Pediatric Cardiology
Office
780 Welch Rd, 
Palo Alto,, CA 
Accepting New Patients
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
24
conditions
Office
780 Welch Rd, 
Palo Alto,, CA 

Overview

Doff Mcelhinney is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto,, California.

Dr. Mcelhinney is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Tetralogy of Fallot, Pulmonary Valve Stenosis, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Heart Transplant, and Angioplasty.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 296 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Mcelhinney is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pediatric Cardiology

Licenses

Pediatric Cardiology in MA

Hospital Affiliations

Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hsp At Stanford

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID

Locations

Office
780 Welch Rd, Palo Alto,, CA 94304

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.

1 Clinical Trials

The Medtronic Harmony™ Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Clinical Study
The Medtronic Harmony™ Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Clinical Study
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 19, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

296 Total Publications

Long Noncoding RNA Associations Define an Interferon-Myeloid Immune Axis in Kawasaki Disease.
Long Noncoding RNA Associations Define an Interferon-Myeloid Immune Axis in Kawasaki Disease.
Journal: medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences
Published: June 04, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Doff B. Mcelhinney

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Doff B. Mcelhinney?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Doff B. Mcelhinney by calling their office at 650-736-9364. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Doff B. Mcelhinney a top-rated expert for Tetralogy of Fallot?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Doff B. Mcelhinney is classified as an Elite expert for Tetralogy of Fallot, 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. Doff B. Mcelhinney specialize in?

While Dr. Doff B. Mcelhinney is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Tetralogy of Fallot, Pulmonary Valve Stenosis, and Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Cardiology.

Does Dr. Doff B. Mcelhinney participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Doff B. Mcelhinney has published 296 articles and abstracts on conditions like Tetralogy of Fallot. You can view a list of Dr. Doff B. Mcelhinney's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Doff B. Mcelhinney accept my insurance?

Dr. Doff B. Mcelhinney accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-736-9364 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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