Overview
Wael El is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Torrance, California.
Dr. El is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hirschsprung Disease, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction, and Short Bowel Syndrome.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles.
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- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1000 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90502
625 S Fair Oaks Ave Ste 325, Pasadena, CA 91105
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. Wael El
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Wael El?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Wael El by calling their office at 310-222-2409. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Wael El a top-rated expert for Hirschsprung Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Wael El is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hirschsprung Disease, 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. Wael El specialize in?
While Dr. Wael El is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hirschsprung Disease, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), and Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Wael El participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Wael El has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hirschsprung Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Wael El's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Wael El accept my insurance?
Dr. Wael El accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-222-2409 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
- Hirschsprung DiseaseDr. El isDistinguished. Learn about Hirschsprung Disease.
- Experienced
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. El isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Intestinal Pseudo-ObstructionDr. El isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction.
- Short Bowel SyndromeDr. El isExperienced. Learn about Short Bowel Syndrome.