Summary

Dr. Michael Kalafer is a pulmonologist and internal medicine physician who has been practicing medicine for 56 years. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University College of Medicine, bringing decades of experience to his specialized care of respiratory and internal medicine conditions.

Dr. Kalafer practices in San Diego, California, where he focuses on treating serious respiratory conditions including respiratory failure and pneumonia. He also provides care for patients with COVID-19. His diagnostic expertise includes performing chest fluoroscopy and chest X-rays to evaluate lung health, along with chemistry panels to assess overall patient condition. Patients have given him an average rating of 1.0.

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Quick Facts

  • 1
  • 56 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • Suny Upstate Medical University College Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Dr. Michael Edwin Kalafer

1220 ROSECRANS ST PMB 451SAN DIEGO, CA 92106

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PulmonologyNephrologyInfectious DiseaseAnesthesiology
Accepts New Patients
4.9 
56 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Chinese Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
SAN DIEGO , CAChula Vista , CASan Diego , CASan Diego , CA
Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University College Of Medicine Med School: Ponce Health Sciences University School Of Medicine Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael Edwin Kalafer

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael Edwin Kalafer has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael Edwin Kalafer has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Internal Medicine
  • Pneumonia
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

56 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Suny Upstate Medical University College Of MedicineGraduated in 1970

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Where is Dr. Michael Kalafer's office located?
Dr. Michael Kalafer's office is located at 1220 ROSECRANS ST PMB 451, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92106.
Does Dr. Michael Kalafer accept my insurance?
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