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Dr. Howard Edelstein, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 67
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Dr. Howard Edelstein, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist in San Francisco, CA.
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Dr. Howard Edelstein, MD

Infectious Disease Medicine* Age 67
San Francisco, CA
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42 years of experience
Dr. Howard Edelstein, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist in San Francisco, CA.

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Dr. Howard Edelstein, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist in San Francisco, CA and has 42 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES. They currently practice at Practice. Dr. Edelstein has experience treating conditions like Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Edelstein received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Edelstein is board certified in Infectious Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Cellulitis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Cellulitis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Cellulitis
Histoplasmosis
Syphilis Infections
Valley Fever
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Cholesterol Screening
Diabetes Screening
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Gonorrhea Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
HIV Screening
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Immunization Administration
Pap Smear
Prostate Cancer Screening
Pulmonary Function Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening

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  • Aetna HMO
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  • Cigna PPO
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  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
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  • Choice Plus POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    45 Castro St Ste 432, San Francisco, CA 94114
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 600-4760
  2. 2 Highland Hospital
    1411 E 31st St, Oakland, CA 94602
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (510) 437-4323
  3. 3 Castro & Duboce Streets Care Center - Heart and Vascular Services
    45 Castro St Ste 402, San Francisco, CA 94114
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 600-4900

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Jan 27, 2019
He is excellent at communicating with us laymen explaining so i could understand the extent of this disease.He is remarkable helping me in 1989 with my best friend who had hiv with all kinds of infections thank you howard your a saint. Debbie Jacoboni
Debbie Jacoboni in Youngtown, AZ — Jan 27, 2019
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Biography
  • Dr. Howard Edelstein, MD is an infectious disease specialist in San Francisco, CA and has over 41 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES in 1982. He specializes in Infectious Disease Medicine.
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Infectious Disease Medicine
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Education

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  • UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES
    1982
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  • Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Edelstein frequently treats the following conditions: Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). See more on Sharecare.

Yes, Dr. Howard Edelstein, MD holds board certification in Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine.