Karim El
Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)

Dr. Karim El

Intensive Care Medicine | Pulmonary Medicine
Banner Health
Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix - Banner - University Medicine Multispecialty Clinic
4200 East Camelback Road, Suite 202, 
Phoenix, AZ 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Experienced in Systemic Sclerosis (SSc)
Banner Health
Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix - Banner - University Medicine Multispecialty Clinic
4200 East Camelback Road, Suite 202, 
Phoenix, AZ 
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Overview

I enjoy spending time with friends and family.

Dr. El is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Systemic Sclerosis (SSc). His top areas of expertise are Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary Hypertension, Cystic Fibrosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Graduate Institution
Minia University, 2006
Residency
Saint Michaels Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2011
Specialties
Intensive Care Medicine
Pulmonary Medicine
Licenses
Sleep Medicine in AZ
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine/Sleep Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease
Fellowships
University Of Louisville, Pulmonary Disease/Critical Care, 2014
University of Louisville School of Medicine, Sleep Medicine, 2015
Hospital Affiliations
Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Net

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Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
MercyCare
  • EPO
  • HMO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
VibrantRx
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Wellmark
  • HMO
  • POS
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Locations

Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix - Banner - University Medicine Multispecialty Clinic
4200 East Camelback Road, Suite 202, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Call: 602-229-2200
Other Locations
Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix - Banner - University Medicine Multispecialty Clinic
4200 East Camelback Road, Suite 202, Phoenix, AZ 85018
Call: 602-229-2200
Banner Hospitalists at Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix
1111 East McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85006
Call: 602-839-2000
Banner - University Medical Center Phoenix - Banner - University Medicine Institutes 755
755 East McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85006
Call: 602-521-3086
Banner UniversityMedical Center Phoenix Sleep Clinic
755 E McDowell Rd Annex Bldg, Phoenix, AZ 85006
Call: 602-521-3400
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