Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. Kareem H. Sassi

Gastroenterology
UCLA Health Santa Monica Breast Care
1223 16th St Ste 3100, 
Santa Monica, CA 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
8
conditions
UCLA Health Santa Monica Breast Care
1223 16th St Ste 3100, 
Santa Monica, CA 

Overview

Kareem Sassi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Santa Monica, California.

Dr. Sassi is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Santa Monica - UCLA Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
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Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
LA Care
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UCLA Health Santa Monica Breast Care
1223 16th St Ste 3100, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Other Locations
Regents of the University of California
5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400, Los Angeles, CA 90045

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Sassi 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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

2 Total Publications

Optimizing the use of anti-tumor necrosis factor in the management of patients with Crohn's disease.
Optimizing the use of anti-tumor necrosis factor in the management of patients with Crohn's disease.
Journal: Therapeutic advances in chronic disease
Published: May 09, 2015
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kareem H. Sassi

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kareem H. Sassi?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Kareem H. Sassi by calling their office at 310-582-6240. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Kareem H. Sassi a top-rated expert for Gastrointestinal Bleeding?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kareem H. Sassi is classified as an Advanced expert for Gastrointestinal Bleeding, 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. Kareem H. Sassi specialize in?

While Dr. Kareem H. Sassi is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Gardner Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Kareem H. Sassi participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Kareem H. Sassi has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding. You can view a list of Dr. Kareem H. Sassi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Kareem H. Sassi accept my insurance?

Dr. Kareem H. Sassi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-582-6240 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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