Dr. James Elist
Chosen as one of Los Angeles's top three doctors in Urology.
Dr. James J. Elist is a urologist in Beverly Hills who focuses on male sexual health. He earned his medical degree at Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 1974. He then completed residencies in general surgery and urology at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai. Dr. Elist treats erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease, and other urologic conditions. He has published research on penile implants and has performed surgery and trained surgeons in the Middle East and Europe.
(310) 652-2600
8500 Wilshire Blvd 707, Beverly Hills, CA, 90211
Awards & Certifications:
- Certified in Urology, National Board of Physicians and Surgeons
- Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS)
- Hospital affiliation: Cedars-Sinai
- Published research on penile implants and sexual dysfunction
Education & Training:
- Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine, MD (1974)
- MedStar Georgetown University, Residency in General Surgery (1976 to 1978)
- MedStar Georgetown University, Residency in Urology (1978 to 1981)
Why did we choose Dr. James Elist as one of our Top Doctors?
Top3Doctors.com selected Dr. James Elist as a top urologist in Los Angeles because of his long experience, international surgical work, and focus on male sexual health. He received his medical degree from Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine and went on to rigorous training in the United States. He has been in practice for more than 20 years. Dr. Elist is certified in urology by the National Board of Physicians and Surgeons. He has also performed surgery and trained surgeons in the Middle East and Europe. That global reach is a big part of his skill.
What sets Dr. Elist apart is his focus on men’s health concerns that can be hard to talk about. He diagnoses and treats erectile dysfunction, Peyronie’s disease, and other urological conditions. He is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Outside the exam room, he was named a United States Government Medical Expert Witness by the Office of Hearings and Appeals in 1997, 1999, 2001, and 2003. He also received the National Leadership Award. For these reasons, Top3Doctors.com proudly names Dr. James Elist among the top three urologists in Los Angeles.
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