- Dr. Margaret E Elfering, MD
Dr. Margaret E Elfering, MD
Overview
Dr. Margaret E Elfering, MD works in Santa Maria, California is a specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and graduated Los Angeles County University Of California Med Center in 1971. Dr. Elfering is affiliated with Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, Marian Medical Center, Northridge Hospital Medical Center, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital, Sequoia Hospital and practicing for 57 years
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
Conditions
• Adrenal Cortex Neoplasms• Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement
• Biceps Tendinitis
• Congenital Heart Defects, Adult
• Corneal Graft
• Dental Cleaning
• Dermatitis Due to Drugs
• Dog Allergy
• Drug Withdrawal
• Female Pseudohermaphrodism
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• Food Additive Adverse Reaction - Food Additives
• Food Additive Allergy - Annatto
• Food Allergy - Castor Bean
• Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment
• Generalized Pustular Psoriasis
• Hemofiltration
• Hemolytic Anemia, Acquired Autoimmune
• Infertility Surgery
• Invasive Ductal Carcinoma
• Joint Injection
• Lumbar Spine Surgery
• Macular Edema
• Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome
• Multiple Injuries
• Mycobacterial Infections
• Non-Inflammatory Pelvic Pain
• Pediatric Thoracic Disorders
• Pediatric Voiding
• Pneumatic Dilations (PD)
• Post-Traumatic Epilepsy
• Premature Ovarian Failure
• Retrobulbar Neuropathy
• Sebaceous Carcinoma of the Eyelid
• Sinus Node Disease
• Sinus Polyp
• Syndactyly
• Third-Degree Burns
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Procedures
• Ankle and Foot Instability or Derangement• Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
• Arthritis
• Brachial Plexus Palsy
• Bursitis
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Cervical Disc Degeneration
• Chronic Pelvic Pain
• Degenerative Disc Disease
• Fracture
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• Fracture Care
• Hip Pain
• Joint Drainage
• Joint Injection
• Knee Injuries
• Knee Pain
• Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
• Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
• Lumbar Disc Degeneration
• Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
• Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
• Osteoarthritis
• Osteoarthritis of Hip
• Osteoarthritis of Spine
• Osteoporosis
• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
• Pathological Spine Fracture
• Peripheral Nerve Disorders
• Post-Operative Care
• Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
• Rotator Cuff Injuries
• Rotator Cuff Tear
• Scoliosis
• Shoulder Diseases
• Shoulder Disorders
• Shoulder Instability
• Shoulder Pain
• Spinal Stenosis
• Spine Deformities
• Sports Injuries
• Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
• Tendonitis
• Trigger Point Injection
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Board Certifications
- Board Certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Years Since Graduation
- 57
State License
- California
Education & Training
Residency Hospital
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Year completed: 1971
Medical School
Portland, OR, United States
Graduated: 1966
Awards
Dr. Elfering Reviews
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I got an appointment when I needed one.
They kept things moving and on time during my visit.
I received a correct diagnosis and up-to-date treatment.
I was given specific advice on lifestyle changes I can make to improve my health.
The provider really listened, gave me the time I needed, and put me at ease.
We discussed treatment options and choices I have.
The provider addressed traditional and alternative medicine treatment options in an open-minded way.
Office Locations
Primary location
Accepting New Patients
- Yes
Map & Directions
Elfering Pain Institute, 201 North College Drive Suite 101, Santa Maria, California (CA), 93454
Insurances Accepted (check insurance plans)
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- CareOregon
- CareSource
- Choice Plus POS II
- Community Health Choice
- Guardian
- Health Net
- HealthPlus
- Humana
- inHealth
- INTotal Health
- Medica
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Medicare Assignment MCR
- Medicare Complete MCR
- Medicare MCR
- Midwest Health Plan
- Molina Healthcare
- Peach State Health Plan
- Staywell (Wellcare)
- UniCare
- UnitedHealthCare
- WellCare
- Wellcare of Georgia
- WellCare PPO
- WellPoint
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Affiliated Hospitals
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital
Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital is a hospital located in Santa Barbara, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 3 of 4 procedures. Length of Stay is shorter than the state average in 3 of 4 procedures.
Marian Medical Center
Marian Medical Center is a non-profit hospital located in Santa Maria, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 11 of 13 procedures. Length of Stay is shorter than the state average in 2 of 13 procedures.
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a hospital located in Northridge, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 9 of 15 procedures. Length of Stay is at the state average in 8 of 15 procedures.
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital is a hospital located in Santa Barbara, CA. Procedures/Diagnosis costs are at the state average in 15 of 16 procedures. Length of Stay is shorter than the state average in 8 of 16 procedures.
Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital
Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital is a hospital located in Solvang, CA.
Sequoia Hospital
Sequoia Hospital is an accredited, not-for-profit community hospital providing innovative and exceptional healthcare to Bay Area residents since 1950. We offer a full range of medical, surgical and specialty programs.
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