Summary

Dr. Elia Escaname specializes in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism, with additional expertise in pediatrics. She earned her medical degree from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina and completed her residency at University Of Illinois College Of Medicine. With 16 years of experience treating hormone-related conditions in both children and adults, Dr. Escaname is fluent in English and Spanish.

Dr. Escaname practices at University Hospital and sees patients at the Texas Diabetes Institute in San Antonio, Texas. She treats conditions such as hypothyroidism and goiter, with specialized experience caring for children with congenital hypothyroidism. Her practice includes performing allergy blood tests and comprehensive thyroid function testing to help diagnose and monitor thyroid disorders.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 1
  • 16 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 3 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

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Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Arabic, English
San Antonio , TXCypress , TXHouston , TXWebster , TX
Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina Med School: Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine Med School: University of Tripoli
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Elia N. Escaname

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 6 Degrees Transplant Network "
  • Aetna Better Health Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Perinate Newborn"
  • Aetna Better Health Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP)" "
  • Aetna Better Health Medicaid STAR
  • Aetna Health Bexar County-ACO Plan (Baptist & HealthTexas) (Please Call)
  • Aetna Health Commercial - Choice POS II
  • Aetna Health Commercial - Elect Choice EPO
  • Aetna Health Commercial - Exchange (Silver/Gold HMO)
  • Aetna Health Commercial - HMO
  • Aetna Health Commercial - Managed Choice POS
  • Aetna Health Commercial - Open Choice PPO (Non-Methodist/HCA)
  • Aetna Health Commercial - QPOS
  • Aetna Health Commercial - Select
  • Aetna Health Commercial - Whole Health EPO (Please Call)
  • Aetna Health Medicare Advantage - Eagle PPO
  • Aetna Health Medicare Advantage - Freedom PPO
  • Aetna Health Medicare Advantage - Premier HMO
  • Aetna Health Medicare Advantage - Prime HMO
  • Aetna Health Medicare Advantage - Value Plus PPO
  • Aetna Health Medicare-Medicaid Dual Preferred (HMO D-SNP)
  • Allwell (Superior HealthPlan) Medicare Advantage - All Products
  • BlueCross BlueShield - Federal Programs Commercial - Federal - All Products
  • BlueCross BlueShield - Out-of-State Commercial - Out-of-State - Blue Card Program Only "
  • BlueCross BlueShield of Texas (BCBSTX) Childrens Health Insurance Plan (CHIP)"
  • BlueCross BlueShield of Texas (BCBSTX) Commercial - HMO - Blue Advantage
  • BlueCross BlueShield of Texas (BCBSTX) Commercial - HMO - Blue Essentials
  • BlueCross BlueShield of Texas (BCBSTX) Commercial - HMO - Blue Premier
  • BlueCross BlueShield of Texas (BCBSTX) Commercial - PPO - Blue Choice
  • BlueCross BlueShield of Texas (BCBSTX) Commercial - PPO (CHRISTUS Health)
  • BlueCross BlueShield of Texas (BCBSTX) HPN/EPO (Narrow Network)

Medical Specialties

Elia N. Escaname has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Elia N. Escaname has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Internist/pediatrician
  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

16 Years Experience

Elia N. Escaname holds an expired medical license in the state of Texas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Texas that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Illinois College Of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina in 2010.

NPI Number

Elia N. Escaname's NPI number is 1841599560.

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Where is Elia Escaname's office located?
Elia Escaname's office is located at 701 S Zarzamora St, San Antonio, TX, 78207.
Does Elia Escaname accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Elia Escaname affiliated with?
Elia Escaname is affiliated with University Hospital.

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