Overview
Dr. Alfahel grew up in Damascus, Syria, then moved to the USA to achieve her dream of being a pediatrician. Accepted by Sinai Children’s Hospital, she was nominated as chief resident.
Dr. Alfahel is married and has 3 children. She enjoys teaching her kids, playing basketball, traveling with family, reading, and preparing meals with her kids.
Dr. Alfahel is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Febrile Neutropenia, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Delayed Growth.
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Locations
1828 165th St, Hammond, IN 46320
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Saoussan Alfahel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Saoussan Alfahel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Saoussan Alfahel by calling their office at 219-763-8112. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Saoussan Alfahel a top-rated expert for Obesity in Children?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Saoussan Alfahel is classified as an Advanced expert for Obesity in Children, 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. Saoussan Alfahel specialize in?
While Dr. Saoussan Alfahel is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Obesity in Children, Febrile Neutropenia, and Vitamin D Deficiency. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Saoussan Alfahel accept my insurance?
Dr. Saoussan Alfahel accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 219-763-8112 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
- Advanced
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Alfahel isAdvanced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Alfahel isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Experienced
- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Alfahel isExperienced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Delayed GrowthDr. Alfahel isExperienced. Learn about Delayed Growth.
- Increased Head CircumferenceDr. Alfahel isExperienced. Learn about Increased Head Circumference.
- MicrocephalyDr. Alfahel isExperienced. Learn about Microcephaly.
- Scarlet FeverDr. Alfahel isExperienced. Learn about Scarlet Fever.
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Alfahel isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.