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Dr. Elaine F. Harpster M.D., Dermapathologist
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Dr. Elaine F. Harpster M.D.

Dermatologist

4/5(8)
300 FIR ST SAN DIEGO CA, 92101
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Elaine Harpster is a dermatologist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Harpster specializes in skin care. Dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. Harpster diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.

Education and Training

Univ of Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca 1985

Board Certification

DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish 32 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Cancer
  • Cryosurgery
  • Eczema (atopic Dermatitis)

Dr. Elaine F. Harpster M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 8933 Activity Rd

8933 Activity Rd -
San Diego, CA 92126
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New patients: 619-422-4646
Fax: 619-691-8320

300 FIR ST -
SAN DIEGO, CA 92101
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New patients: 619-446-1549
Fax: 619-446-1650

Dr. Elaine F. Harpster M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Harpster


4.0

Based on 8 reviews

Dr. Elaine F. Harpster M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 8 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Dermatologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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