
Overview
Dr. Djekidel is a board-certified and fellowship-trained specialist in pulmonary and critical care medicine. His clinical interests include general critical care medicine. Dr. Djekidel received his medical degree from Université d'Alger Faculté des Sciences Médicales in Algeria. He completed his residency and a fellowship at Medical College of Pennsylvania Hospital. He completed a second fellowship at St. John's Mercy Medical Center. Dr. Djekidel is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in critical care medicine and pulmonary disease. He speaks English and French.
His top areas of expertise are Empyema, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1000 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karim Djekidel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karim Djekidel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Karim Djekidel by calling their office at 570-808-7856. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Karim Djekidel a top-rated expert for Gastrostomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karim Djekidel is classified as an Experienced expert for Gastrostomy, 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. Karim Djekidel specialize in?
While Dr. Karim Djekidel is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Gastrostomy, Endoscopy, and Empyema. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Karim Djekidel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Karim Djekidel has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastrostomy. You can view a list of Dr. Karim Djekidel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Karim Djekidel accept my insurance?
Dr. Karim Djekidel accepts most major insurance plans, including Geisinger and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 570-808-7856 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
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- EmpyemaDr. Djekidel isExperienced. Learn about Empyema.
- EndoscopyDr. Djekidel isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- GastrostomyDr. Djekidel isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.


