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.
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
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Locations
875 Blake Wilbur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304
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.
Clinical Research
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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 participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kate Therkelsen has published 17 articles and abstracts on conditions like Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). You can view a list of Dr. Kate Therkelsen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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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- Advanced
- AstrocytomaDr. Therkelsen isAdvanced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Therkelsen isAdvanced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Therkelsen isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Brain TumorDr. Therkelsen isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- Experienced
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Therkelsen isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- ArachnoiditisDr. Therkelsen isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoiditis.
- CACH SyndromeDr. Therkelsen isExperienced. Learn about CACH Syndrome.
- Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy
- Choroid Plexus PapillomaDr. Therkelsen isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Papilloma.
- CraniopharyngiomaDr. Therkelsen isExperienced. Learn about Craniopharyngioma.