Overview
Thomas Ela is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Fullerton, California.
Dr. Ela is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Serotonin Syndrome, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Dysarthria.
Dr. Ela is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
UCI Health ALS & Neuromuscular Center
Dr. Tahseen Mozaffar is a Professor of Neurology, Orthopaedic Surgery and Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at University of California, Irvine. He is the Director of the UC Irvine-MDA ALS and Neuromuscular Center and the Director of the Division of Neuromuscular Diseases. Dr. Mozaffar serves as chair of one of the biomedical committees and the institutional liaison for Trials Innovation Hub for the Center for Translational Sciences Award (CTSA) at University of California, Irvine. He is the Principal Investigator for UCI-NEXT, the NeuroNEXT award to the University of California, Irvine, one of 25 such NeuroNEXT sites funded by the NINDS/NIH.. Dr. Mozaffar is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pompe Disease, Inclusion Body Myositis, Myositis, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Mozaffar is board certified in Board Certification In Neurology, 1996-2026, Board Certification In Neuromuscular Medicine, 2008-2028, and Board Certification In Clinical Neuromuscular Pathology, 2015 - 2025. Dr. Mozaffar is currently accepting new patients.
UCI Health ALS & Neuromuscular Center
Dr. Namita Goyal is a UCI Health neurologist with board certifications in neurology, electrodiagnostic medicine and neuromuscular medicine. Dr. Goyal is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Inclusion Body Myositis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myositis, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Dr. Goyal is board certified in CA State Medical License 2012 - 2024 and MA State Medical License 2006 - 2023.
UCI Health ALS & Neuromuscular Center
Dr. Ali A. Habib is a board-certified UCI Health neurologist who specializes in neuromuscular disorders including muscular dystrophy, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), myopathies and myasthenia gravis.He earned his medical degree at Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan. He completed an internal medicine internship at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City, where he also completed a residency in neurology. He received fellowship training in neuromuscular medicine and neurophysiology at New York Presbyterian-Columbia University Irving Medical Center, also in New York City. He received additional fellowship training in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at the Eleanor & Lou Gehrig ALS Center at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.Habib's research interests include studying treatments for myasthenia gravis, ALS, myositis, myopathy, neuropathy and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP). Dr. Habib is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Inclusion Body Myositis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Habib is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neuromuscular Medicine.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Thomas W. Ela
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas W. Ela?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Thomas W. Ela by calling their office at 714-780-9770. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Thomas W. Ela a top-rated expert for Serotonin Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thomas W. Ela is classified as an Advanced expert for Serotonin Syndrome, 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. Thomas W. Ela specialize in?
While Dr. Thomas W. Ela is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Serotonin Syndrome, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Thomas W. Ela accept my insurance?
Dr. Thomas W. Ela accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-780-9770 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
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Ela isAdvanced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- DysarthriaDr. Ela isAdvanced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- EpilepsyDr. Ela isAdvanced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Essential TremorDr. Ela isAdvanced. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- Memory LossDr. Ela isAdvanced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Movement DisordersDr. Ela isAdvanced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Ela isAdvanced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- SeizuresDr. Ela isAdvanced. Learn about Seizures.
- Serotonin SyndromeDr. Ela isAdvanced. Learn about Serotonin Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)Dr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM).
- ApoplexyDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- AthetosisDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Athetosis.
- Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features
- Bell's PalsyDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy
- Choroid Plexus CystDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Cyst.
- Chronic PolyradiculoneuritisDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.
- Cramp-Fasciculation SyndromeDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.
- DeliriumDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- DementiaDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Dry MouthDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Dry Mouth.
- Facial ParalysisDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Familial PorencephalyDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Familial Porencephaly.
- Focal DystoniaDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Focal Dystonia.
- Foot DropDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Guillain-Barre SyndromeDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
- HeadacheDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Headache.
- Hepatocerebral DegenerationDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Hepatocerebral Degeneration.
- Herpes Zoster OticusDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Herpes Zoster Oticus.
- InsomniaDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Insomnia.
- Kluver Bucy SyndromeDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Kluver Bucy Syndrome.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- MeningiomaDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Meningioma.
- MeningitisDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Meningitis.
- MigraineDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Migraine.
- Migraine with Brainstem AuraDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Migraine with Brainstem Aura.
- Miller-Fisher SyndromeDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Miller-Fisher Syndrome.
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)Dr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- Myasthenia GravisDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Myasthenia Gravis.
- NeuralgiaDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH)
- Opsoclonus-Myoclonus SyndromeDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome.
- Orthostatic HypotensionDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Orthostatic Hypotension.
- Primary Orthostatic TremorDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Primary Orthostatic Tremor.
- PtosisDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Ptosis.
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- Recurrent Peripheral Facial PalsyDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy.
- Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)
- REM Behavior DisorderDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about REM Behavior Disorder.
- Restless Legs SyndromeDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Restless Legs Syndrome.
- SciaticaDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Sciatica.
- SpasticityDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Spasticity.
- StrokeDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Susac SyndromeDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Susac Syndrome.
- Tension HeadacheDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Tension Headache.
- Transient Global AmnesiaDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Transient Global Amnesia.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.
- VertigoDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.
- Wernicke-Korsakoff SyndromeDr. Ela isExperienced. Learn about Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome.

