Overview
Maher El Chaar is a General Surgeon in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Dr. El Chaar is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Short Bowel Syndrome, Malnutrition, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 38 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1736 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18104
240 Cetronia Rd 205, St Luke's Weight Managemen, Allentown, PA 18104
801 Ostrum St, 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 484-526-8142. 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 General Surgery, 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 General Surgery.
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 484-526-8142 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.
- GastrectomyDr. El Chaar isDistinguished. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- ObesityDr. El Chaar isDistinguished. Learn about Obesity.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. El Chaar isDistinguished. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Advanced
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. El Chaar isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Gastric BypassDr. El Chaar isAdvanced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- HerniaDr. El Chaar isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. El Chaar isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- MalnutritionDr. El Chaar isAdvanced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Experienced
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. El Chaar isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Campylobacter InfectionDr. El Chaar isExperienced. Learn about Campylobacter Infection.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. El Chaar isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. El Chaar isExperienced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. El Chaar isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- GastroparesisDr. El Chaar isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.