Summary

Dr. Charles Eichler treats peripheral artery disease, atherosclerosis, and claudication, and performs Doppler ultrasound, carotid artery ultrasound, and ankle-brachial index testing. He has practiced surgery for 48 years and is affiliated with UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center at Parnassus Heights.

Board-certified in surgery by the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Eichler earned his medical degree from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed residencies at UCSF and a fellowship at Sequoia Hospital in 1984. He sees patients in San Francisco, California.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 48 years of experience
  • 46 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Sequoia Hospital
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

Charles M Eichler has 2 locations

Center for Aortic Disease

400 Parnassus Ave Ste 501San Francisco, CA 94143
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Center for Limb Preservation

400 Parnassus Ave Rm A-501San Francisco, CA 94143

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San Francisco , CAFairfield , CARedwood City , CAFairfield , CA
Med School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine Med School: A T Still University Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN MEDICAL SCHOOL Med School: Touro University Nevada College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Charles M Eichler

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CalOptima
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Chinese Community Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Empire Plan
  • Empire Plan - Medicare
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Western Health Advantage - HMO

Medical Specialties

Charles M Eichler has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Charles M Eichler has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
  • Basal Ganglia Cerebrovascular Disease
  • Carotid Artery Diseases (CAD)
  • Carotid Endarterectomy
  • Dialysis Access Surgery
  • Limb Salvage
  • Muscle Pain (Intermittent Claudication)
  • Peripheral Vascular Diseases (Peripheral Artery Disease)
  • Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
  • Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Certifications, License, & Education

48 Years Experience

Charles M Eichler holds an active medical license in the state of California. They are board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Sequoia Hospital in 1984.

Residency

Completed their residency at UCSF in 1983 and UCSF in 1979.

Medical School

Graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 1978.

NPI Number

Charles M Eichler's NPI number is 1265498729.

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