Dr. Robert Erwin Elkareh, MD

Dr. Robert Elkareh is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine, bringing 23 years of experience to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, where he developed expertise in caring for hospitalized patients with complex medical conditions. Dr. Elkareh speaks both English and Spanish, helping him connect with diverse patient populations throughout the San Diego area.

Dr. Elkareh practices at several prominent medical facilities, including University of California San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest, UC San Diego Jacobs Medical Center, Scripps Green Hospital, and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla in San Diego and La Jolla, California. His clinical focus includes treating serious infections like sepsis in both adult and pediatric patients, as well as managing diabetes. He performs specialized procedures such as paracentesis, which helps patients with fluid buildup in the abdomen find relief from …discomfort and breathing difficulties.