Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions
Office
3010 Childrens Way, 
San Diego, CA 

Overview

Jennifer Elster is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Elster is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Medulloblastoma, Glioma, Brain Stem Cancer, and Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Pediatric Hematology-Oncology in CA

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
Health Net

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
HMSA
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Western Health Advantage
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE MAPD
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Locations

Office
3010 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA 92123
Other Locations
Spine Surgery PSC
210 E Gray St Ste 601, Louisville, KY 40202

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Elster 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.

Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

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. Jennifer Elster

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jennifer Elster?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Jennifer Elster by calling their office at 858-966-5811. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Jennifer Elster a top-rated expert for Medulloblastoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jennifer Elster is classified as an Advanced expert for Medulloblastoma, 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. Jennifer Elster specialize in?

While Dr. Jennifer Elster is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Medulloblastoma, Glioma, and Brain Stem Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Jennifer Elster participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Jennifer Elster has published 21 articles and abstracts on conditions like Medulloblastoma. You can view a list of Dr. Jennifer Elster's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Jennifer Elster accept my insurance?

Dr. Jennifer Elster accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-966-5811 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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