Overview
Maher El Chaar is a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Dr. El Chaar is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 39 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance plans:
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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- PPO
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- POS
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- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
306 S New St Ste 302, Bethlehem, PA 18015
240 Cetronia Rd Ste 205N, Allentown, PA 18104
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 908-847-6722. 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 Endoscopy. 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 39 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 908-847-6722 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
- Distinguished
- EndoscopyDr. El Chaar isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- ObesityDr. El Chaar isDistinguished. Learn about Obesity.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. El Chaar isDistinguished. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Advanced
- Gastric BypassDr. El Chaar isAdvanced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. El Chaar isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Experienced
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. El Chaar isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. El Chaar isExperienced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- VagotomyDr. El Chaar isExperienced. Learn about Vagotomy.