John Elfar
Expertise in
2
conditions
Expertise in
2
conditions

Overview

I enjoy spending time with my family and traveling. I love my job. I love it so much that you will find me in clinic or in the OR even on my days off.

Dr. Elfar is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mononeuritis Multiplex, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Hypermobile Joints, Nerve Decompression, and Endoscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 123 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Harvard Medical School, 2002

Residency

Strong Memorial Hospital/University of Rochester, Orthopedic Surgery, 2007

Specialties

Orthopedics

Licenses

Hand Surgery in NY

Board Certifications

American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery/Sports Medicine

Fellowships

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Hand Surgery, 2008

Hospital Affiliations

Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus

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
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Oscar
  • EPO
  • 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
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Locations

Banner - University Medicine Multispecialty Services Clinic
265 West Ina Road, Tucson, AZ 85704
Other Locations
Banner - University Medicine Orthopedics Clinic
2800 East Ajo Way, Tucson, AZ 85713

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.


1 Clinical Trials

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John Elfar

Is Dr. John Elfar a top-rated expert for Mononeuritis Multiplex?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John Elfar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Mononeuritis Multiplex, 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. John Elfar specialize in?

While Dr. John Elfar is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Mononeuritis Multiplex, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, and Hypermobile Joints. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.

Does Dr. John Elfar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. John Elfar has published 123 articles and abstracts on conditions like Mononeuritis Multiplex. You can view a list of Dr. John Elfar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. John Elfar accept my insurance?

Dr. John Elfar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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