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Dr. Maher El Chaar, MD

General Surgery* Age 49
Dr. Maher El Chaar, MD
4.7 (21 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Maher El Chaar, MD is a General Surgeon in Allentown, PA.
Dr. Maher El Chaar, MD
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Dr. Maher El Chaar, MD

General Surgery* Age 49
Allentown, PA
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Maher El Chaar, MD is a General Surgeon in Allentown, PA.

About

Dr. El Chaar graduated from American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Maher El Chaar, MD is a General Surgeon in Allentown, PA and has 23 years experience. Dr. El Chaar currently practices at St. Luke's Weight Management Center - Allentown and are affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital-Bethlehem Campus and St Luke's Hospital-Monroe Campus. Dr. El Chaar has experience treating conditions like Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. El Chaar received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 21 times. Dr. El Chaar's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. El Chaar also speaks Arabic, French and Spanish. Dr. El Chaar accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Gastroparesis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Gastroparesis
Abdominal Pain
Duodenal Polypectomy
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastroenterostomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Obesity
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pediatric Obesity
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Breast Reduction
Colectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagostomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Pyloromyotomy
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Thoracentesis
Vagotomy
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Ventral Hernia Repair Open

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Personal Choice PPO
  • LocalPlus
  • Blue Choice Advantage
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
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    QualCare HMO

Locations

  1. 1 St. Luke's Weight Management Center - Allentown
    240 Cetronia Rd Ste 205N, Allentown, PA 18104
  2. 2 St. Luke's Weight Management Center - Bethlehem
    306 S New St Ste 302, Bethlehem, PA 18015

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. El Chaar
4.7
Based on 21 Reviews
5 Stars (19)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Mar 15, 2024
3 months after bariatric by pass and it was so great to see doctor and get great news all is well and good to go back to normal
Cesar ramirez — Mar 15, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Arabic
French
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine
    2001
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Maher El Chaar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. El Chaar's profile.

Dr. El Chaar frequently treats the following conditions: Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Maher El Chaar, MD is affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital-Bethlehem Campus and St Luke's Hospital-Monroe Campus.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St. Luke's Hospital-Bethlehem Campus

    801 Ostrum St, Bethlehem, PA

  • St Luke's Hospital-Monroe Campus

    100 St Lukes Ln, Stroudsburg, PA