Expertise in
37
conditions

Dr. Elena Forouhar

Endocrinology
City Of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital
1500 Duarte Rd, 
Duarte, CA 
Accepting New Patients
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Expertise in
37
conditions
City Of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital
1500 Duarte Rd, 
Duarte, CA 

Overview

Elena Forouhar is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Duarte, California.

Dr. Forouhar is highly rated in 37 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Vitamin D Deficiency, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Melorheostosis, and Islet Cell Transplantation.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Forouhar is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Endocrinology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Huntington Hospital
USC Verdugo Hills Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Community Health Group
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Humana
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Inland Empire Health Plan
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Medicaid
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Walgreens
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Locations

City of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital
1500 Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA 91010

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Forouhar 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.

Hypoparathyroidism
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

4 Total Publications

Impact of Tacrolimus, Sirolimus, Age, and Body Mass Index on the Occurrence of Skin Cancer and Islet Dysfunction After Transplantation.
Impact of Tacrolimus, Sirolimus, Age, and Body Mass Index on the Occurrence of Skin Cancer and Islet Dysfunction After Transplantation.
Journal: Cell transplantation
Published: January 09, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Elena Forouhar

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Is Dr. Elena Forouhar a top-rated expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Elena Forouhar is classified as an Advanced expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), 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. Elena Forouhar specialize in?

While Dr. Elena Forouhar is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Vitamin D Deficiency, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.

Does Dr. Elena Forouhar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Elena Forouhar has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). You can view a list of Dr. Elena Forouhar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Elena Forouhar accept my insurance?

Dr. Elena Forouhar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-934-5555 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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