Overview
Dr. Elan Guterman is a neurologist who cares for patients with a variety of neurological conditions. She sees those needing evaluation in the emergency department and those admitted to the hospital. The goal of Guterman's research is to improve treatment and delivery of both emergency and hospital care for patients with neurological disorders. She is particularly interested in improving treatment for status epilepticus, a condition in which a seizure lasts longer than five minutes or in which seizures occur so close together that patients can't recover in between. Guterman earned her medical degree at Weill Cornell Medicine. At UCSF, she completed a residency in neurology, followed by a fellowship in the neurohospitalist program, which focuses on care of critically ill patients with neurological conditions. She is committed to providing quality patient care, pursuing research to improve patient outcomes and mentoring neurology trainees.
Dr. Guterman is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Status Epilepticus, Seizures, Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 58 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Guterman has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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. Elan Guterman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Elan Guterman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Elan Guterman by calling their office at 917-359-7908. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Elan Guterman a top-rated expert for Status Epilepticus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Elan Guterman is classified as an Elite expert for Status Epilepticus, 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. Elan Guterman specialize in?
While Dr. Elan Guterman is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Status Epilepticus, Seizures, and Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Elan Guterman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Elan Guterman has published 58 articles and abstracts on conditions like Status Epilepticus. You can view a list of Dr. Elan Guterman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Elan Guterman accept my insurance?
Dr. Elan Guterman accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 917-359-7908 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
- Elite
- Status EpilepticusDr. Guterman isElite. Learn about Status Epilepticus.
- Distinguished
- SeizuresDr. Guterman isDistinguished. Learn about Seizures.
- Advanced
- Brain AbscessDr. Guterman isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Creutzfeldt-Jakob DiseaseDr. Guterman isAdvanced. Learn about Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease.
- EncephalitisDr. Guterman isAdvanced. Learn about Encephalitis.
- Episodic Ataxia with NystagmusDr. Guterman isAdvanced. Learn about Episodic Ataxia with Nystagmus.
- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Guterman isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Anti-NMDA Receptor EncephalitisDr. Guterman isExperienced. Learn about Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.
- ArachnoiditisDr. Guterman isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoiditis.
- Chronic PolyradiculoneuritisDr. Guterman isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.
- Cramp-Fasciculation SyndromeDr. Guterman isExperienced. Learn about Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.
- DementiaDr. Guterman isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.