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Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD

(283 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

Ross University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: women's health issues, hypertension (high blood pressure), trigger point injection, and more.

5525 Grossmont Center Drive Floor 4
La Mesa, CA 91942

(858) 499-2711

Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD is an internist in La Mesa, CA specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). She graduated from Ross University School of Medicine. Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD is affiliated with Sharp HealthCare and SHARP REES-STEALY MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

Sharp HealthCare

5525 Grossmont Center Drive Floor 4
La Mesa, CA 91942

(858) 499-2711

(619) 644-6899

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Some issues Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD can help you with:

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

LGBT Issues

LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, and is indicative of a greater spectrum of different sexualities and genders that some people may identify with. LGBT issues are issues that LGBT people may face in their daily life, affecting children, adolescents, and adults. Adverse experiences and stigmas may contribute to depression, anxiety, and undue stress in LGBT people. Common LGBT issues may include:

Harassment and bullying
Social rejection
Higher risk of suicide

Healthcare providers are working to provide more inclusive care for people of all sexual orientations and identities. Some choose to address LGBT issues through procedures such as chest reconstruction, facial feminization surgery, masculinization surgery, and glottoplasty (surgery to raise the pitch of one's voice). Sensitive OB-GYN care and hormone therapy may also be options for people with LGBT issues.

LGBT therapy can also help people navigate LGBT issues and mental health problems. LGBT affirmative therapy specializes in creating "affirmative" spaces for people who are LGBT. LGBT affirmative therapists use patients' preferred pronouns, address homophobia and social biases, and act as LGBT advocates in their talk therapy sessions.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD treated as an internist in La Mesa, CA during 2015 were lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	55
doctor visit	873
lab tests	324

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	296
Female	510

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	532
Black	74
Hispanic	100
Asian	64
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	240
85 and over	154
Less than 65	140

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD treated as an internist in La Mesa, CA during 2016 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	45
doctor visit	643
lab tests	367
preventive care	11
vaccines	11

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	178
Black	33
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	54
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Dementia	18
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD treated as an internist in La Mesa, CA during 2017 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	53
doctor visit	807
lab tests	142
preventive care	30
vaccines	30

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	125
Female	193

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	203
Black	44
Hispanic	47
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	50
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	29
Dementia	16
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	325

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	23
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	32
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	29
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD treated as an internist in La Mesa, CA during 2019 were preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	292
preventive care	22
vaccines	22

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	0
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	14
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	223

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	96
Black	13
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	14
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	249

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	16
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	25
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	144

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	83
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	15
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	190

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	11
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	15
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD treated as an internist in La Mesa, CA were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and vaccines.

blood draw	51
doctor visit	416
lab tests	277
preventive care	21
vaccines	21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD.

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	173

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	22
Asian / Pacific Islander	7
Non-Hispanic White	170
Hispanic	35
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	72
85 and over	40
Less than 65	42
65 to 74	102

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD From 2015 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Cancer	6
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD graduated from Ross University School of Medicine. She completed residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Internal medicine and has a state license in Oklahoma.

Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine

Residency: SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Internal medicine

Licensed In: Oklahoma

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sharp HealthCare

SHARP REES-STEALY MEDICAL GROUP INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Cigna, Aetna, Self-Pay/Uninsured, Blue Shield of California, UnitedHealthcare, Sharp Health Plan, Anthem, Beech Street, Health Net, Medicare, HealthSmart, Humana and Whole Foods Market.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE

Cigna

Aetna

Self-Pay/Uninsured

Blue Shield of California

UnitedHealthcare

Sharp Health Plan

Anthem

Beech Street

Health Net

Medicare

HealthSmart

Humana

Whole Foods Market

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 283 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in La Mesa, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Dana Catherine Delellis, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$365 BRILINTA $365
Novo Nordisk Inc	$320 Ozempic $186	Wegovy $71	RYBELSUS $64
Gilead Sciences Inc	$117 Truvada $117
AbbVie Inc.	$84 Creon $84
Melinta Therapeutics, Inc.	$75 Baxdela $75
Other	$16 NURTEC ODT $16

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$977

Biography

Patients rated Dr. Dana Delellis highly, giving her an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Her areas of expertise include diabetes, sexual dysfunction, and trigger point injection. Dr. Delellis attended medical school at Ross University School of Medicine. For her residency, Dr. Delellis trained at a hospital affiliated with SUNY Downstate Medical Center. She is affiliated with Sharp HealthCare.