
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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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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- HMO
- MEDICARE SNP
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- HMO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations
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
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 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.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- CholecystitisDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- CirrhosisDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- ColitisDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- ColonoscopyDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- DiarrheaDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- EsophagitisDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Gas Bloat SyndromeDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Gas Bloat Syndrome.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- GastroparesisDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- HepatitisDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis BDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis B.
- Hepatitis CDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- IndigestionDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Indigestion.
- Intestinal Pseudo-ObstructionDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)Dr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).
- JaundiceDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Liver CancerDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- Lymphocytic ColitisDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Lymphocytic Colitis.
- MacroamylasemiaDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Macroamylasemia.
- Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
- Menetrier DiseaseDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Menetrier Disease.
- Menkes DiseaseDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Menkes Disease.
- Mesenteric Artery IschemiaDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Mesenteric Artery Ischemia.
- Morning SicknessDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)Dr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).
- Occipital Horn SyndromeDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Occipital Horn Syndrome.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Portal HypertensionDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- Primary Biliary CholangitisDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Primary Biliary Cholangitis.
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
- Reynolds SyndromeDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Reynolds Syndrome.
- Sclerosing MesenteritisDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Sclerosing Mesenteritis.
- Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- TenesmusDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Tenesmus.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- VisceromegalyDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Zollinger-Ellison SyndromeDr. Saad isExperienced. Learn about Zollinger-Ellison Syndrome.
