Overview
Ahmed El is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York.
Dr. El is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Mitral Valve Prolapse, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Pacemaker Implantation, and Patent Foramen Ovale Repair.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 42 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
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- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1190 5th Ave # 1023, New York, NY 10029
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.
3 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ahmed El
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ahmed El?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ahmed El by calling their office at 212-257-0031. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ahmed El a top-rated expert for Mitral Valve Prolapse?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ahmed El is classified as an Distinguished expert for Mitral Valve Prolapse, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Ahmed El specialize in?
While Dr. Ahmed El is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Mitral Valve Prolapse, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Mitral Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Ahmed El participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ahmed El has published 42 articles and abstracts on conditions like Mitral Valve Prolapse. You can view a list of Dr. Ahmed El's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ahmed El accept my insurance?
Dr. Ahmed El accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-257-0031 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Mitral Valve ProlapseDr. El isDistinguished. Learn about Mitral Valve Prolapse.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. El isDistinguished. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Advanced
- Atrial MyxomaDr. El isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Cardiac TamponadeDr. El isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiac Tamponade.
- EndocarditisDr. El isAdvanced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- Heart TumorDr. El isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Infective EndocarditisDr. El isAdvanced. Learn about Infective Endocarditis.
- Mitral StenosisDr. El isAdvanced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Experienced
- Aneurysm RepairDr. El isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Aortic DissectionDr. El isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. El isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. El isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. El isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.