Ucsf
1001 Potrero Ave, 
San Francisco, CA 

Overview

Edgar Pierluissi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California.

His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Removal.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Internal Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hosp & Trauma Ctr

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • 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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Locations

Ucsf
1001 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110

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. Edgar Pierluissi

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Edgar Pierluissi?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Edgar Pierluissi by calling their office at 415-206-8317. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Edgar Pierluissi a top-rated expert for Gallbladder Removal?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Edgar Pierluissi is classified as an Experienced expert for Gallbladder Removal, 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. Edgar Pierluissi specialize in?

While Dr. Edgar Pierluissi is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Gallbladder Removal. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.

Does Dr. Edgar Pierluissi participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Edgar Pierluissi has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gallbladder Removal. You can view a list of Dr. Edgar Pierluissi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Edgar Pierluissi accept my insurance?

Dr. Edgar Pierluissi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-206-8317 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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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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