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Elan Hekier, MD

4.9

101 ratings

Doctor of medicine (MD)

Pulmonary disease

(board certified)

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Sharp Rees-Stealy

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858-939-6570
Fax: 858-874-2395

2929 Health Center Drive
Floor 3
San Diego, CA 92123-2762

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  1. Sharp Rees-Stealy San Diego

    2929 Health Center Drive
    Floor 3
    San Diego, CA 92123-2762
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    858-939-6570
    Fax: 858-874-2395

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About Elan Hekier, MD

Effective diagnosis and treatment begins with listening.

Age: 51
In practice since: 2008
Gender: Male
Languages: English

Education

Tufts University: Medical School
University of California, San Diego: Fellowship
Scripps Mercy Hospital: Internship
Scripps Mercy Hospital: Residency

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1225092463

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Elan Hekier, MD, accepts 35 health insurance plans.

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Ratings and reviews

4.9

101 ratings

Patient ratings

Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others

4.9

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

5.0

Provider discussed treatment options

4.9

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

5.0

Provider included you in decisions

5.0

Patient reviews

Verified Patient

December 12, 2025

5.0

Dr.Hekier is extraordinary!.My husband also attended this appt and we both feel that it was one of the best we have ever encountered! Dr. Hekier is very skilled, competent, professional, personable and communicative!.He was very interested in my condition and has a "Columbo"- like approach to researching for "evidence" to solves the case!Very refreshing and impressive not to mention, very encouraging!

Verified Patient

November 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Hekier has a very reassuring bedside manner and thoroughly explained the results of my CT scan, the options for next steps and risks and benefits. I left the appointment with a greater understanding of my situation and the path to complete diagnosis and possible treatment options.

Verified Patient

November 13, 2025

5.0

I would recommend this place in a minute

Verified Patient

October 9, 2025

5.0

Dr. Helier is ANAZING! He spent a lot of time going over my test results with me. He Also explained everything he was talking about.

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