Overview
Tarek El-Sawy, M.D., PhD is a board-certified ophthalmologist with specialty focus on plastic surgery of the eyelids, eye socket, and tear duct system.
He graduated with degrees in physics & philosophy from the College of William & Mary in Virginia. He earned his MD and PhD degrees from Case Western Reserve University in Ohio, where he garnered Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) honors, while his thesis research was published in leading immunology journals.
He was elected Chief Resident and awarded a Heed Fellowship during his ophthalmology residency at Columbia University in New York. He further completed sub-specialty fellowship training in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Texas Oculoplastic Consultants, both in Texas.
He is an active member of the selective American Society of OphthalmicPlastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) and certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
Dr. El-Sawy delights in mentoring students and trainees and joined the full-time faculty in the Department of Ophthalmology at Stanford University in 2012. He most enjoys his relationships with his patients—both adult and pediatric—and being able to improve their vision and quality of life.
Outside of his medical practice, Dr. El-Sawy enjoys spending time with his wife and two young sons.
Dr. Tarek El-Sawy practices in the Oak Meadow, Santa Cruz and DeAnza Blvd offices.
Dr. El is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Chalazion, and Entropion.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
10300 South De Anza Boulevard, Cupertino, CA 95014
212 Oak Meadow Drive, Los Gatos, CA 95032
1663 Dominican Way, Suite 212, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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. Tarek El
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Tarek El?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Tarek El by calling their office at 408-253-3083. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Tarek El a top-rated expert for Ptosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Tarek El is classified as an Distinguished expert for Ptosis, 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. Tarek El specialize in?
While Dr. Tarek El is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, and Chalazion. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Tarek El participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Tarek El has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ptosis. You can view a list of Dr. Tarek El's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Tarek El accept my insurance?
Dr. Tarek El accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 408-253-3083 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- ChalazionDr. El isDistinguished. Learn about Chalazion.
- EntropionDr. El isDistinguished. Learn about Entropion.
- Eyelid DroopingDr. El isDistinguished. Learn about Eyelid Drooping.
- PtosisDr. El isDistinguished. Learn about Ptosis.
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- BlepharitisDr. El isAdvanced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- Blocked Tear DuctDr. El isAdvanced. Learn about Blocked Tear Duct.
- EctropionDr. El isAdvanced. Learn about Ectropion.
- Eyelid BumpDr. El isAdvanced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- MeibomianitisDr. El isAdvanced. Learn about Meibomianitis.
- Experienced
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. El isExperienced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- BoilsDr. El isExperienced. Learn about Boils.
- Brown SyndromeDr. El isExperienced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- CarbuncleDr. El isExperienced. Learn about Carbuncle.
- CataractDr. El isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. El isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.