Expertise in
11
conditions
Expertise in
11
conditions
Allegheny General Hospital
320 E North Ave, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

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).

Specialties

Thoracic Surgery

Licenses

Specialist in PA

Hospital Affiliations

Forbes Hospital
Excela Health Westmoreland Regional Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
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Locations

Allegheny General Hospital
320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Other Locations
General Surgical Associates East
2566 Haymaker Rd Ste 203, Monroeville, PA 15146
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Pittsburgh, PA 
 (10.8 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English

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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

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