Overview
Dr. El-Hachem specializes in caring for individuals with digestive disorders, including inflammatory bowel diseases, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and microscopic colitis. She is the director of Center for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. She is skilled at advanced endoscopic procedures, such as chromoendoscopy, capsule endoscopy, pouchoscopy, and ileoscopy. After earning her degree at the American University of Beirut School of Medicine in Beirut, Lebanon, she completed her residency at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. She gained additional training and expertise during her fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. El-Hachem speaks English, French, and Arabic.
Dr. El-Hachem is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Dr. El-Hachem is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials.
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Locations
1307 Federal St, Suite B100, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. El-Hachem 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.
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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UPMC Digestive Health Care
Adam Slivka, MD, PhD, is a Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and the Associate Chief of Clinical Affairs for the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Dr. Slivka is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy. Dr. Slivka is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Slivka is currently accepting new patients.
UPMC Digestive Health Care
David Binion, MD, specializes in inflammatory bowel disease gastroenterology and gastrointestinal transplant surgery and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He practices at University of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and is affiliated with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Presbyterian, and UPMC Shadyside. He completed his medical degree at SUNY at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Dr. Binion is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Binion is currently accepting new patients.
University Of Pittsburgh Physicians, Department Of Medicine, Division Of Gastroenterology
David Whitcomb, MD, PhD, specializes in gastroenterology and is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is affiliated with UPMC Presbyterian. Dr. Whitcomb completed his fellowship and residencies at the Duke University School of Medicine and medical degree at Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Whitcomb is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Whitcomb is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Whitcomb is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sandra M. El-Hachem
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sandra M. El-Hachem?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sandra M. El-Hachem by calling their office at 412-359-8900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sandra M. El-Hachem a top-rated expert for Ulcerative Colitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sandra M. El-Hachem is classified as an Distinguished expert for Ulcerative Colitis, 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. Sandra M. El-Hachem specialize in?
While Dr. Sandra M. El-Hachem is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, and Colitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Sandra M. El-Hachem participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sandra M. El-Hachem has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ulcerative Colitis. You can view a list of Dr. Sandra M. El-Hachem's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sandra M. El-Hachem accept my insurance?
Dr. Sandra M. El-Hachem accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-359-8900 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. El-Hachem isDistinguished. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Advanced
- ColitisDr. El-Hachem isAdvanced. Learn about Colitis.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. El-Hachem isAdvanced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. El-Hachem isAdvanced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. El-Hachem isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. El-Hachem isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- ColonoscopyDr. El-Hachem isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- DiarrheaDr. El-Hachem isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. El-Hachem isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. El-Hachem isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- EsophagitisDr. El-Hachem isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. El-Hachem isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. El-Hachem isExperienced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. El-Hachem isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. El-Hachem isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. El-Hachem isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- MacroamylasemiaDr. El-Hachem isExperienced. Learn about Macroamylasemia.
- Morning SicknessDr. El-Hachem isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Painful SwallowingDr. El-Hachem isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. El-Hachem isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. El-Hachem isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. El-Hachem isExperienced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.