Sandra M. El-Hachem
Expertise in
4
conditions

Dr. Sandra M. El-Hachem

Gastroenterology
Allegheny Clinic
1307 Federal St, Suite B100, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
Expertise in
4
conditions
Allegheny Clinic
1307 Federal St, Suite B100, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

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.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Fellowships

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

Grove City Medical Center
Ahn Wexford Hospital
Jefferson Hospital
Allegheny General Hospital
West Penn Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Arabic
French

Gender

Female

Insurance

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  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Avalon Health Care
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cambia Health Solutions
  • EPO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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CareFirst
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  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Gateway Health Plan
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Geisinger
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  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Highmark
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Horizon Healthcare
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  • POS
Humana
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  • PPO
Independent Health
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  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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PA Health and Wellness
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Premera Blue Cross
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TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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UPMC
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

ALLEGHENY CLINIC
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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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 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

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.

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