Summary

Dr. Catherine Firestein is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine. She earned her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and has been practicing for 15 years, bringing extensive experience to her patient care.

Dr. Firestein practices at University of California San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest in San Diego, California. She focuses on treating conditions such as high blood pressure and serious infections. Her clinical expertise includes performing blood chemistry tests and kidney function evaluations to help diagnose and monitor her patients' health.

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Quick Facts

  • 15 years of experience
  • 41 insurance plans accepted
  • Tulane University School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Female

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15 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, French, Bambara
San Diego , CASHERMAN OAKS , CAKaty , TXTigard , OR
Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine Med School: The Robert Larner Md College Of Medicine At The University Of Vermont Med School: CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL AT ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Firestein

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Brand New Day - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • CalOptima
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Community Health Group
  • Empire Plan
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • University of Arizona Health Plans
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.

Medical Specialties

Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Firestein has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Catherine Elizabeth Firestein has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Chest Pain
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Hospital Medicine
  • Meningitis
  • Pneumonia

Certifications, License, & Education

15 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Tulane University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2011

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Where is Dr. Catherine Firestein's office located?
Dr. Catherine Firestein's office is located at 200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA, 92103.

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