Overview
Hussam El is a Physiatrist in Berkeley, California. Dr. El is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Spasticity, Stroke, and Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood.
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Locations
2001 Dwight Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Hussam El
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Hussam El?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Hussam El by calling their office at 510-204-4738. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Hussam El a top-rated expert for Chronic Subdural Hematoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hussam El is classified as an Advanced expert for Chronic Subdural Hematoma, 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. Hussam El specialize in?
While Dr. Hussam El is a Physiatry, they have specific expertise in Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Spasticity, and Stroke. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Physiatry.
Does Dr. Hussam El accept my insurance?
Dr. Hussam El accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 510-204-4738 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
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. El isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- SpasticityDr. El isAdvanced. Learn about Spasticity.
- StrokeDr. El isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
- Experienced
- Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood
- Cerebral PalsyDr. El isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Palsy.
- ConcussionDr. El isExperienced. Learn about Concussion.
- DysarthriaDr. El isExperienced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- HemiplegiaDr. El isExperienced. Learn about Hemiplegia.
- ParaplegiaDr. El isExperienced. Learn about Paraplegia.
