Expertise in
4
conditions

Dr. Elizabeth L. Profita

Pediatric Cardiology
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
725 Welch Rd, 
Palo Alto,, CA 
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Expertise in
4
conditions
Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
725 Welch Rd, 
Palo Alto,, CA 

Overview

Elizabeth Profita is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto,, California.

Dr. Profita is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Atresia, Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), Myocarditis, Cardiomyopathy, and Heart Transplant.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Profita is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pediatric Cardiology

Licenses

Pediatrics in CA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • 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
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Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
MercyCare
  • EPO
  • HMO
PacificSource
  • PPO
Sutter Health
  • HMO
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
725 Welch Rd, Palo Alto,, CA 94304

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.

20 Total Publications

Use of SGLT2 Inhibitors in Dystrophin Deficient Cardiomyopathy: A Multi-center Study Using the ACTION Registry.
Use of SGLT2 Inhibitors in Dystrophin Deficient Cardiomyopathy: A Multi-center Study Using the ACTION Registry.
Journal: Pediatric cardiology
Published: June 18, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Elizabeth L. Profita

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Elizabeth L. Profita?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Elizabeth L. Profita by calling their office at 650-497-8000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Elizabeth L. Profita a top-rated expert for Heart Transplant?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Elizabeth L. Profita is classified as an Distinguished expert for Heart Transplant, 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. Elizabeth L. Profita specialize in?

While Dr. Elizabeth L. Profita is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Transplant, Mitral Atresia, and Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Cardiology.

Does Dr. Elizabeth L. Profita participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Elizabeth L. Profita has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Elizabeth L. Profita's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Elizabeth L. Profita accept my insurance?

Dr. Elizabeth L. Profita accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-497-8000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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