Experienced in Umbilical Hernia

Dr. Shawki Saad

General Surgery
Uthaiah Kokkalera MD Inc.
18250 Roscoe Blvd Ste 335, 
Northridge, CA 

Experienced in Umbilical Hernia
Uthaiah Kokkalera MD Inc.
18250 Roscoe Blvd Ste 335, 
Northridge, CA 
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Overview

Shawki Saad is a General Surgeon in Northridge, California. Dr. Saad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Umbilical Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Concussion, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Hernia Surgery.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
General Surgery
Licenses
Specialist in CA
Hospital Affiliations
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Uthaiah Kokkalera MD Inc.
18250 Roscoe Blvd Ste 335, Northridge, CA 91325
Call: 818-998-8591
Other Locations
Northridge Hospital Medical Center
18300 Roscoe Blvd, Northridge,, CA 91325
Call: 818-885-8500

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Total Publications

Electric Scooter Injury in Southern California Trauma Centers.
Electric Scooter Injury in Southern California Trauma Centers.
Journal: Journal of the American College of Surgeons
Published: January 05, 2020
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