Expertise in
12
conditions
Expertise in
12
conditions
St. Luke's Weight Management Center-Allentown
240 Cetronia Rd Ste 205N, 
Allentown, PA 

Overview

Maher El Chaar is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Dr. El Chaar is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 38 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Bariatric Medicine

Licenses

Surgery in MA

Hospital Affiliations

St Luke's Hospital - Upper Bucks Campus
St Lukes 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
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Gateway Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
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

St. Luke's Weight Management Center-Allentown
240 Cetronia Rd Ste 205N, Allentown, PA 18104
Other Locations
St. Luke's Weight Management Center-Bethlehem
306 S New St Ste 302, Bethlehem, PA 18015

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. Maher El Chaar

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Maher El Chaar?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Maher El Chaar by calling their office at 484-426-2600. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Maher El Chaar a top-rated expert for Obesity?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Maher El Chaar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Obesity, 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. Maher El Chaar specialize in?

While Dr. Maher El Chaar is a Bariatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Bariatric Medicine.

Does Dr. Maher El Chaar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Maher El Chaar has published 38 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. Maher El Chaar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Maher El Chaar accept my insurance?

Dr. Maher El Chaar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 484-426-2600 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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