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Dr. Robert Elsen, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 64
Dr. Robert Elsen, MD
2.5 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Robert Elsen, MD is a Gastroenterologist in San Francisco, CA.
Dr. Robert Elsen, MD
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Dr. Robert Elsen, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 64
San Francisco, CA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Robert Elsen, MD is a Gastroenterologist in San Francisco, CA.

About

Dr. Elsen graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. Robert Elsen, MD is a Gastroenterologist in San Francisco, CA and has 38 years experience. Dr. Elsen currently practices at Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin-Greenfield and are affiliated with CPMC Van Ness Campus, CPMC Mission Bernal Campus & Orthopedic Institute and California Pacific Medical Center-Davies Campus. Dr. Elsen has experience treating conditions like Constipation, Nausea and Intestinal Diverticulosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Elsen received an average rating of 2.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Elsen's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Elsen also speaks Spanish. Dr. Elsen is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Constipation
Nausea
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Constipation
Nausea
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Constipation
Nausea
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Colorectal Polyp
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Congenital Achalasia
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pyloric Stenosis
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    ExcelCare Small / Large Group HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna
    LocalPlus
    Cigna PPO
  • Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Select CA HMO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    Pathway EPO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Platinum Local Access + HMO 25 HMO
    Access Plus HMO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Local Access Plus HMO
    Trio ACO HMO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Blue Shield of California
    Access Plus Savenet HMO
    Silver 70 PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • Chinese Community Health Plan (CCHP)
  • Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    SignatureValue Alliance
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
  • Choice POS
    National POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Premium
  • Canopy Health HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Pacific Neurosurgery
    45 Castro St Ste 437, San Francisco, CA 94114
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 863-5272
  2. 2 Office
    1580 Valencia St Ste 809, San Francisco, CA 94110
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  3. 3 Office
    2100 Webster St Ste 315, San Francisco, CA 94115
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 923-3320

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2.5
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Elsen, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Elsen's profile.

Dr. Elsen frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation, Nausea and Intestinal Diverticulosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Robert Elsen, MD is affiliated with CPMC Van Ness Campus, CPMC Mission Bernal Campus & Orthopedic Institute and California Pacific Medical Center-Davies Campus.

Yes, Dr. Robert Elsen, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CPMC Van Ness Campus

    1101 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA

  • CPMC Mission Bernal Campus & Orthopedic Institute

    3555 Cesar Chavez, San Francisco, CA

  • California Pacific Medical Center-Davies Campus

    Castro And Duboce Sts, San Francisco, CA