Expertise in
22
conditions

Dr. Kate Therkelsen

Neurology
Stanford University
875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
Palo Alto, CA 
Offers Telehealth
10 Years of Experience
Expertise in
22
conditions
Stanford University
875 Blake Wilbur Dr, 
Palo Alto, CA 

Overview

Kate Therkelsen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years.

Dr. Therkelsen is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Brain Tumor.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 17 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Year

2016

Specialties

Neurology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MA

Hospital Affiliations

Stanford Health Care

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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
Western Health Advantage
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE MAPD
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Locations

Stanford University
875 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Other Locations
Stanford Hospital and Clinics
965 High St, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Therkelsen 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.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kate Therkelsen

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kate Therkelsen?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Kate Therkelsen by calling their office at 650-498-6000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Kate Therkelsen a top-rated expert for Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kate Therkelsen is classified as an Advanced expert for Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), 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. Kate Therkelsen specialize in?

While Dr. Kate Therkelsen is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Metastatic Brain Tumor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. Kate Therkelsen accept my insurance?

Dr. Kate Therkelsen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-498-6000 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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