Overview
Dr. Carlos Saad is a UCI Health gastroenterologist and hepatologist who specializes in diseases and disorders of the liver and gastrointestinal tract. His clinical interests include hepatitis, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and other conditions affecting the liver.Saad earned his medical degree at the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México in Mexico City. He completed an internal medicine residency at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center, where he also completed a fellowship in gastroenterology.His research interests include achlorhydria in achalasia patients, hepatitis C-induced cryoglulinemia, drug-induced liver injury, pancreas physiology and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
Dr. Saad is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Visceromegaly, Celiac Disease, and Colonoscopy.
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Locations
1451 Irvine Boulevard, Tustin, CA 92780
101 The City Drive South, Building 22C, Orange, CA 92868
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Saad has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Carlos Saad
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Carlos Saad?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Carlos Saad by calling their office at 888-717-4463. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Carlos Saad a top-rated expert for Gastric Dysmotility?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Carlos Saad is classified as an Advanced expert for Gastric Dysmotility, 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. Carlos Saad specialize in?
While Dr. Carlos Saad is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastric Dysmotility, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Visceromegaly. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Carlos Saad accept my insurance?
Dr. Carlos Saad accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-717-4463 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
- Advanced
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Saad isAdvanced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- AnemiaDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Celiac DiseaseDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Celiac Disease.