Dr. Yelena Bekkerman

Yelena Bekkerman specializes in internal medicine with advanced training in hospice and palliative medicine. She earned her medical degree from Lugansk State Medical University and has been practicing for 27 years. Her dual specialties allow her to provide comprehensive care for adults while also offering specialized comfort care and pain management for patients facing serious illnesses. She speaks English with her patients.

Bekkerman practices at Kaiser Permanente locations throughout San Diego, California. She has particular expertise in managing diabetes, including Type 2 diabetes in children and teens as well as diabetes in older adults. Her practice includes performing comprehensive health assessments through blood work panels that help monitor overall health and metabolic function. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.