Summary

Dr. Palefsky graduated from the Mc Gill Univ Fac of Med in 1980. He works in San Francisco, CA and specializes in Infectious Disease Specialist. Dr. Palefsky is affiliated with Ucsf Helen Diller Medical Center At Parnassus Heights.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 46 years of experience
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Mc Gill Univ Fac Of Med
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Anal Neoplasia Clinic, Research and Education (ANCRE) Center

1600 Divisadero St # 3San Francisco, CA 94143

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Infectious DiseaseInfectious DiseaseInfectious DiseaseInfectious Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
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46 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience 77 Years of Experience 62 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
San Francisco , CAVacaville , CAOakland , CASan Francisco , CA
Med School: Mc Gill Univ Fac Of Med Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific Med School: Universita Degli Studi Di Roma La Sapienza (Facolta I) Med School: Harvard University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joel M. Palefsky

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joel M. Palefsky has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joel M. Palefsky has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections
  • AIDS/HIV (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome)
  • Epstein-Barr Virus Infections
  • Fever
  • Genital Warts
  • Hepatitis C
  • HIV Infections
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV/AIDS)
  • Immunization
  • Infection
  • Infectious Disease Specialist
  • Vaccination
  • Viral Cell Transformation

Certifications, License, & Education

46 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Mc Gill Univ Fac Of MedGraduated in 1980

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Joel Palefsky's office located?
Dr. Joel Palefsky's office is located at 1600 Divisadero St # 3, San Francisco, CA, 94143.
Does Dr. Joel Palefsky accept my insurance?
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Joel Palefsky?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Joel Palefsky affiliated with?
Dr. Joel Palefsky is affiliated with Ucsf Helen Diller Medical Center At Parnassus Heights.
What languages does Dr. Joel Palefsky speak?
Dr. Joel Palefsky speaks English.

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