Overview
Hazem El is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. El is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Heart Valve Repair, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
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Locations
320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
2566 Haymaker Rd Ste 203, Monroeville, PA 15146
UPMC Heart And Vascular Institute (Center For Thoracic Aortic Disease)
Dr. Ibrahim Sultan is a cardiac surgeon and is certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery and cardiothoracic surgery by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. Dr. Sultan earned his medical degree from Cornell University and completed his residency in general surgery at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. He subsequently completed his residency in cardiothoracic surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where he also served as an advanced fellow in thoracic aortic surgery and minimally invasive valve surgery. Dr Sultan serves as the Professor and Chief of Cardiac Surgery, the Executive Vice Chair of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Co-Director of the Heart and Vascular Institute at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Sultan is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
UPMC Esophageal And Lung Surgery Institute At UPMC Shadyside
James D. Luketich, MD, is the Henry T. Bahnson Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He specializes in all areas of thoracic oncology, including lung cancer, mediastinal malignancies, and esophageal cancer, as well as multidisciplinary management (combined chemotherapy/radiation/surgery) of esophagogastric carcinoma and lung cancer, and benign esophageal disease. Dr. Luketich is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Lung Transplant.
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Forozan Navid is a Thoracic Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Navid is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), and Heart Bypass Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Hazem El
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Hazem El?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Hazem El by calling their office at 412-359-8820. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Hazem El a top-rated expert for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hazem El is classified as an Distinguished expert for Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, 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. Hazem El specialize in?
While Dr. Hazem El is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Mitral Valve Regurgitation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Hazem El accept my insurance?
Dr. Hazem El accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-359-8820 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
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. El isDistinguished. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- Thoracic Aortic AneurysmDr. El isDistinguished. Learn about Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm.
- Advanced
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. El isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. El isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. El isAdvanced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. El isAdvanced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Fibrosing MediastinitisDr. El isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrosing Mediastinitis.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. El isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Experienced
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. El isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. El isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. El isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. El isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.
- Collapsed LungDr. El isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Constrictive PericarditisDr. El isExperienced. Learn about Constrictive Pericarditis.

