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Dr. Elaine Rima Gecht MD

Rheumatologist | Rheumatology

3/5(10)
302 Silver Ave Jewish Home For The San Francisco CA, 94112
Rating

3/5

About

Dr. Elaine Gecht is a rheumatologist practicing in San Francisco, CA. Dr. Gecht specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Gecht treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

Female Spanish, French 40 years of experience

Treatments

  • Kidney Problems

Fellowships

  • UCSF Medical Center  

Dr. Elaine Rima Gecht MD's Practice location

Dr. Elaine Gecht, MD

302 Silver Ave Jewish Home For The -
San Francisco, CA 94112
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New patients: 415-334-2500
Fax: 415-759-2390

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Dr. Elaine Rima Gecht MD has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 10 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Rheumatologist 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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