Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions
University Of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
200 Hawkins Dr, 
Iowa City, IA 

Overview

Jacob Elkins is an Orthopedics provider in Iowa City, Iowa. Dr. Elkins is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Septic Arthritis, Infectious Arthritis, Hip Replacement, and Knee Replacement.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 59 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery in IA

Hospital Affiliations

University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Sanford Health
  • HMO
  • PPO
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
Wellmark
  • HMO
  • POS
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Locations

University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242
Other Locations
UI Heart and Vascular Center
105 E 9th St, Coralville, IA 52241

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.


2 Clinical Trials

Antibiotic Prophylaxis in High-Risk Arthroplasty Patients
In Vivo Three-Dimensional Determination of Osteoarthritis Brace Effectiveness
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jacob Elkins

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jacob Elkins?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Jacob Elkins by calling their office at 319-356-1616. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Jacob Elkins a top-rated expert for Hip Replacement?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jacob Elkins is classified as an Advanced expert for Hip Replacement, 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. Jacob Elkins specialize in?

While Dr. Jacob Elkins is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Hip Replacement, Osteoarthritis, and Knee Replacement. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. Jacob Elkins participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Jacob Elkins has published 59 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hip Replacement. You can view a list of Dr. Jacob Elkins's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Jacob Elkins accept my insurance?

Dr. Jacob Elkins accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 319-356-1616 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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