Overview
Sandra El is a Gastroenterologist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. El is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1307 Federal St Ste B100, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. El 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.
4 Clinical Trials
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 top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
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 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Colonoscopy.
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 top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sandra El
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sandra El?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sandra El 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 El a top-rated expert for Ulcerative Colitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sandra El 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 El specialize in?
While Dr. Sandra El 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 El participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sandra El has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ulcerative Colitis. You can view a list of Dr. Sandra El's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sandra El accept my insurance?
Dr. Sandra El 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
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
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. El isDistinguished. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Advanced
- ColitisDr. El isAdvanced. Learn about Colitis.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. El isAdvanced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. El isAdvanced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. El isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. El isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- ColonoscopyDr. El isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- DiarrheaDr. El isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. El isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EndoscopyDr. El isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.