Summary

Dr. Szeftel received his Medical Degree from the University of Cape Town Medical School in South Africa. His clinical training was at Groote Schuur Hospital. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Brigham & Women's Hospital and Harvard University. Dr. Szeftel received specialty training in Allergy and Immunology, Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care at the UCLA Medical Center. He is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases, Critical Care and Allergy and Immunology.

Dr. Szeftel is active in the fields of Allergy and Immunology and Pulmonary Diseases at the Asthma and Allergy Center in Santa Monica, California. He is currently an active Associate Professor of Medicine at UCLA where he supervises trainees in clinics. Residents and medical students from UCLA also rotate through his office. He was the director of Respiratory Services as well as chairman of Latex Safety and Critical Care committees at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica. He has authored numerous articles and book chapters in his fields of interests and continues to be active in clinical research.
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Quick Facts

  • 4.2
  • 47 years of experience
  • 4 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Brigham & Womens Hospital
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Alan Szeftel has 3 locations

Dr. Alan Szeftel

2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 660WSanta Monica, CA 90404
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Providence Saint Johns Health Center

2121 Santa Monica BlvdSanta Monica, CA 90404

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Santa Monica , CALos Angeles , CAFremont , CATorrance , CA
Med School: University Of Cape Town Faculty Of Health Sciences Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine Med School: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alan Szeftel

  • Cigna
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Alan Szeftel has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alan Szeftel has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Allergies
  • Asthma
  • Desensitization
  • Food Allergies
  • Food Allergy (Hypersensitivity)
  • Hay Fever
  • Hay Fever (Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis)
  • Itching
  • Nasal Allergies
  • Nasal Allergy (Rhinitis)
  • Pulmonology
  • Rash
  • Sinusitis
  • Watery Eyes

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Brigham & Womens Hospital

Medical School

University Of Cape Town Faculty Of Health SciencesGraduated in 1979

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Dr. Alan Szeftel is affiliated with Providence Saint Johns Health Center.
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