Dr. Elham Khanafshar, MD
San Francisco, CA
22 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Khanafshar, Clinical Pathologist in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Elham Khanafshar, MD is a Clinical Pathologist, who primarily practices in San Francisco, CA with 1 additional practice location. She has been practicing for over 22 years. Dr. Khanafshar graduated from Tehran University Of Medical Sciences, Faculty Of Medicine and completed her residency at Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology; Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology. Dr. Khanafshar is fluent in English and Persian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Khanafshar’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Khanafshar’s office at (415) 885-7301.
Where did Dr. Khanafshar go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: UCSD Medical Center | University of Southern California | University of Southern California Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Residency: Univ Ca San Diego Med Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology; Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr, Anatomic And Clinical Pathology | Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (2003) Find alumni in SAN FRANCISCO | Cedar Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Medical School: Teheran University School of Medicine | Tehran University Of Medical Sciences, Faculty Of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Khanafshar speak?
Dr. Khanafshar and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Persian
What conditions does a Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Khanafshar typically treat?
As a Clinical Pathologist, Dr. Khanafshar diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Khanafshar. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Cervical Cancer Screening
- HPV and Pap Test Results
- Pap Test
- HPV Test
- Cervical Smear
- Early Cervical Cancer Detection
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix
Also known as:
- Observation for Other Ruled Out Condition (General)
- Monitoring for Various Suspected Illnesses
- General Observation for Excluded Conditions
- Broad Diagnostic Observation
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0389: Encounter for observation for other suspected diseases and conditions ruled out
Also known as:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Also known as:
- Abnormal Urine Cell Test
- Urinalysis
- Urine and Urination
- Unusual urine cytology
- Abnormal urine histology
- Cells in urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R8289: Other abnormal findings on cytological and histological examination of urine
Also known as:
- Secondary Cancer in Head and Neck Lymph Nodes
- Cancer
- Metastatic Cancer to Neck Lymph Nodes
- Head and Neck Lymph Node Cancer Spread
- Lymph Node Metastasis in Neck
ICD-10 Codes:
- C770: Secondary and unspecified malignant neoplasm of lymph nodes of head, face and neck
Also known as:
- Other Thyroid Disorder
- Thyroid Disease
- Specified Thyroid Condition
- Uncommon Thyroid Problem
ICD-10 Codes:
- E0789: Other specified disorders of thyroid
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
What procedures does a Clinical Pathologist like Dr. Khanafshar typically perform?
As a Clinical Pathologist, procedures performed by Dr. Elham Khanafshar may include:
- Ancillary Testing
- Blood Sample
- Blood Smear
- Blood Sugar / Plasma Glucose Test
- Bone Pathology
- Chemical Pathology Consultation
- Chemical Pathology Follow Up
- Electrolyte Test / PH Imbalance
Please contact Dr. Khanafshar's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Khanafshar accept my insurance?
Dr. Khanafshar accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (415) 885-7301 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Khanafshar accept in San Francisco, CA?
Dr. Khanafshar in San Francisco, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Community Health Network of Washington
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Hill Physicians Medical Group
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Khanafshar's office located?
Dr. Elham Khanafshar's Primary Practice
1600 Divisadero St
San Francisco, CA 94143
(415) 885-7301
What is Dr. Khanafshar's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Khanafshar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1235196296.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Khanafshar?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Khanafshar
What is Dr. Elham Khanafshar's specialty?
Dr. Khanafshar is a Clinical Pathologist near San Francisco, CA.
What does a Clinical Pathologist do?
A pathologist specializes in understanding the causes and nature of diseases, contributing to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment through laboratory applications of biological, chemical, and physical sciences. They analyze information obtained from microscopic examinations of tissue specimens, cells, and body fluids, as well as clinical laboratory tests on fluids and secretions, to diagnose, exclude, and monitor diseases.
Is this Dr. Elham Khanafshar affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Khanafshar is affiliated with Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Elham Khanafshar accepting new patients in San Francisco, CA?
Yes, Dr. Elham Khanafshar is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Elham Khanafshar offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Khanafshar's office at (415) 885-7301 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Elham Khanafshar?
Please contact Dr. Khanafshar's office at (415) 885-7301 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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