Overview
Elana Putterman is a Dermatologist practicing medicine in Long Beach, California.
Dr. Putterman is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alopecia Universalis, Alopecia Totalis, Alopecia Areata, and Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles.
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- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
3736 Atlantic Ave Ste 101, Long Beach, CA 90807
23550 Hawthorne Blvd Ste 200, Torrance, CA 90505
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. Elana Putterman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Elana Putterman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Elana Putterman by calling their office at 562-256-9929. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Elana Putterman a top-rated expert for Alopecia Universalis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Elana Putterman is classified as an Elite expert for Alopecia Universalis, 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. Elana Putterman specialize in?
While Dr. Elana Putterman is a Dermatology, they have specific expertise in Alopecia Universalis, Alopecia Totalis, and Alopecia Areata. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Dermatology.
Does Dr. Elana Putterman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Elana Putterman has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Alopecia Universalis. You can view a list of Dr. Elana Putterman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Elana Putterman accept my insurance?
Dr. Elana Putterman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 562-256-9929 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
- Alopecia TotalisDr. Putterman isElite. Learn about Alopecia Totalis.
- Alopecia UniversalisDr. Putterman isElite. Learn about Alopecia Universalis.
- Advanced
- Alopecia AreataDr. Putterman isAdvanced. Learn about Alopecia Areata.
- Autosomal Recessive HypotrichosisDr. Putterman isAdvanced. Learn about Autosomal Recessive Hypotrichosis.
- Branchiootorenal SyndromeDr. Putterman isAdvanced. Learn about Branchiootorenal Syndrome.
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)Dr. Putterman isAdvanced. Learn about Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE).
- Experienced
- Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE)Dr. Putterman isExperienced. Learn about Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CLE).
- Erythema MultiformeDr. Putterman isExperienced. Learn about Erythema Multiforme.
- Familial Multiple Nevi FlammeiDr. Putterman isExperienced. Learn about Familial Multiple Nevi Flammei.
- HemangiomaDr. Putterman isExperienced. Learn about Hemangioma.
- Scalded Skin SyndromeDr. Putterman isExperienced. Learn about Scalded Skin Syndrome.
- Stevens-Johnson SyndromeDr. Putterman isExperienced. Learn about Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.

