Expertise in
13
conditions
Expertise in
13
conditions
UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla
9350 Campus Point Dr, 
La Jolla, CA 

Overview

Elina Kari is an Otolaryngologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kari is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hearing Loss, Malignant Otitis Externa, Ruptured Eardrum, Cholesteatoma, and Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 17 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Otolaryngology

Licenses

Otolaryngology in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • 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
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health Group
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Net

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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Nippon Life
  • INSURANCE PLAN
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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

UC San Diego Health Clinical Laboratory-La Jolla
9350 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
Other Locations
Office
3030 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA 92123

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.


17 Total Publications

Disparities among Different Countries in Access for Diagnosis and Treatment of Pediatric Sensorineural Hearing Loss.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Elina Kari

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Elina Kari?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Elina Kari by calling their office at 858-857-8590. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Elina Kari a top-rated expert for Infant Hearing Loss?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Elina Kari is classified as an Distinguished expert for Infant Hearing Loss, 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. Elina Kari specialize in?

While Dr. Elina Kari is a Otolaryngology, they have specific expertise in Infant Hearing Loss, Malignant Otitis Externa, and Ruptured Eardrum. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Otolaryngology.

Does Dr. Elina Kari participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Elina Kari has published 17 articles and abstracts on conditions like Infant Hearing Loss. You can view a list of Dr. Elina Kari's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Elina Kari accept my insurance?

Dr. Elina Kari accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-857-8590 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.

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