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Dr. Ellyn Levine, MD

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

Wayne State University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: cryosurgery, hay fever (allergic rhinitis), acid reflux (GERD), and more.

5290 Baltimore Drive
La Mesa, CA 91942

(619) 567-6914

Dr. Ellyn Levine, MD is an internist in La Mesa, CA specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). She graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Ellyn Levine, MD is affiliated with Sharp HealthCare.

Office Locations

Address:

5290 Baltimore Drive
La Mesa, CA 91942

Some issues Dr. Ellyn Levine, MD can help you with:

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic lung disease where the tissue and airways of the lungs become extremely sensitive to certain substances. When these substances are breathed in, the lungs become inflamed. The muscles around the airways tighten and squeeze the lungs, and passages within the lungs swell and tighten. The airways themselves produce mucus, which further clogs the tightened, swollen airways. A person having an asthma attack finds it very difficult to breathe, and a severe attack can even be fatal.

Asthma affects people of all ages, but people with asthma are most often diagnosed as children. Symptoms can include wheezing, a tight feeling in the chest, shortness of breath, and coughing. Some people have mild symptoms all the time, and some people have no symptoms at all, but everyone with asthma is susceptible to occasional severe attacks or flare-ups of symptoms when they are exposed to triggers. Triggers vary widely but can include:

Allergens (dust mites, pet fur, mold, pollen, grass)
Irritants (smoke, pollution, dust, chemicals)
Viral infections
Physical activity, especially outdoors
Certain medications or chemicals in foods (aspirin, sulfites)

Treatment for most asthma patients involves three steps. Patients learn what their asthma triggers are and avoid them. They take a daily control medication, usually an inhaled corticosteroid, to reduce inflammation in the lungs. Also, they have rescue medication with them at all times to take in case of a severe attack. These quick-acting inhaled medications relax the muscles around the airways and allow the lungs to open up for air.

There is no cure for asthma, but with treatment it should not interfere with daily life and activities.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

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.

blood draw	147
cardiac procedures	20
diabetes management	19
doctor visit	360
lab tests	226
musculoskeletal imaging	14
preventive care	56
thoracic (chest) imaging	20
thyroid function tests	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	34
vascular procedures	14
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	14
X-rays	34

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	107
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

blood draw	50
doctor visit	245
lab tests	14

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	35
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

blood draw	61
doctor visit	196
lab tests	12
preventive care	18
vaccines	20

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

blood draw	47
doctor visit	140
lab tests	12
preventive care	12
vaccines	14

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

blood draw	42
doctor visit	128
lab tests	5

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	48
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	11
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	21
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

blood draw	49
doctor visit	137
lab tests	10

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	51
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

blood draw	29
doctor visit	98

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	35
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

blood draw	21
doctor visit	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	32
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

blood draw	74
doctor visit	175

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ellyn Levine, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ellyn Levine, MD treated as an internist in La Mesa, CA were blood draw, lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram) and X-rays.

blood draw	57
cardiac procedures	20
diabetes management	19
doctor visit	173
lab tests	52
musculoskeletal imaging	14
preventive care	30
thoracic (chest) imaging	20
thyroid function tests	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	34
vaccines	17
vascular procedures	14
vertebral fracture assessment (VFA)	14
X-rays	34

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellyn Levine, MD.

**Gender**
Female	54
Male	16

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	57
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	1
75 to 84	17
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	37

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ellyn Levine, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Ellyn Levine, MD graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. She has a state license in California.

Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine

Residency: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ellyn Levine, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sharp HealthCare

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC	$466 SOLIQUA $250	TOUJEO $200	APIDRA $16
Allergan, Inc.	$216 BOTOX $74	BOTOX COSMETIC $18	$124
Merz North America, Inc.	$187 $187
AbbVie Inc.	$158 $158
Allergan Inc.	$149 $149
Other	$26 VENTAVIS ILOPROST $13	HUMALOG $13

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$565
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$450
Education	$187

Biography

Dr. Ellyn Levine's areas of expertise include the following: warts, psoriasis, and liver disease. After attending Wayne State University School of Medicine and Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, she completed her residency training at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Dr. Levine is affiliated with Sharp HealthCare.