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Dr. Howaida El-Said, MD

Pediatric Cardiology* Age 58
Dr. Howaida El-Said, MD
4.1 (13 Ratings)

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Dr. Howaida El-Said, MD is a Pediatric Cardiologist in San Diego, CA.
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Dr. Howaida El-Said, MD

Pediatric Cardiology* Age 58
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Howaida El-Said, MD is a Pediatric Cardiologist in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. El-Said graduated from KASR EL AINI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE / UNIVERSITY OF CAIRO. Dr. Howaida El-Said, MD is a Pediatric Cardiologist in San Diego, CA and has 35 years experience. Dr. El-Said currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. At present, Dr. El-Said received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Dr. El-Said's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. El-Said is board certified in Adult Congenital Heart Disease and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Electrocardiogram (EKG)
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Electrocardiogram (EKG)
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Cardiac Ultrasound
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
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Cardiac Ultrasound
Congenital Heart Defects
Septal Defect
Aneurysm
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Aneurysm of Heart
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD)
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Coarctation of the Aorta
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Congenital Mitral Valve Insufficiency
Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries (CCTGA)
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Ebstein's Anomaly
Endocarditis
First Degree Heart Block
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Lipid Disorders
Long QT Syndrome
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Patent Ductus Arteriosus
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Pulmonary Venous Return Anomaly
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Tetralogy of Fallot
Third Degree Heart Block
Transposition of Great Arteries
Tricuspid Valve Atresia
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Truncus Arteriosus
Velocardiofacial Syndrome
Ventricular Septal Defect
Arrhythmia Screening
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Chest Pain Evaluation
Cholesterol Screening
Coronary Angiogram
Nuclear Stress Testing
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Pulmonary Valve Graft
Stress Test
Structural Heart Disease Evaluations and Treatment
TCD Bubble Test
Tilt Table Testing
Treadmill Stress Test

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
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    Platinum Local Access + HMO 25 HMO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Trio ACO HMO
  • Statewide - AZ EPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Southern CA Select HMO
    Open Access Plus

Locations

  1. 1 UC San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 543-3759
  2. 2 Office
    3010 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA 92123
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 576-1700
  3. 3 Office
    3020 Childrens Way Fl 1, San Diego, CA 92123
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 966-5855
  4. 4 CSSD II A Medical Group Inc
    3860 Calle Fortunada Ste 210, San Diego, CA 92123
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 966-5855

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. El-Said
4.1
Based on 13 Reviews
5 Stars (10)
4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (3)

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Patient Reviews
May 12, 2023
Dr. El-Said is very much no nonsense. She gives it to you like it is, and I very much appreciate that. She has been my kids cardiologist since day 1, and I attribute my kids growth and survival to her. She is amazing with my kids, and never leaves me in the dark about my kids conditions.
— May 12, 2023
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Specialties*
Pediatric Cardiology
Adult Congenital Heart Disease Cardiology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • KASR EL AINI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE / UNIVERSITY OF CAIRO
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease and Pediatric Cardiology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Howaida El-Said, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. El-Said's profile.

Dr. Howaida El-Said, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Howaida El-Said, MD holds board certification in Adult Congenital Heart Disease and Pediatric Cardiology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA