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Dr. Robert El-Kareh, MD

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Dr. Robert El-Kareh, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA.
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Dr. Robert El-Kareh, MD

Hospital Medicine* Age 54
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience
Dr. Robert El-Kareh, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. El-Kareh graduated from Temple University in 2003 and completed a residency at Rhode Island Hospital.Dr. Robert El-Kareh, MD is a Hospital Medicine Specialist in San Diego, CA and has 21 years experience. Dr. El-Kareh currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. Dr. El-Kareh's office accepts new patients. Dr. El-Kareh is board certified in Clinical Pathology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Diabetes Type 2
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Hypokalemia
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Pneumonia
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Postoperative Pain
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcohol Withdrawal
Alkalosis
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Anorectal Abscess
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Enteritis
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Fibromyalgia
Food Allergy
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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Hypogonadism
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
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Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
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Influenza (Flu)
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Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Joint Pain
Kidney Infection
Lactose Intolerance
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Lipid Disorders
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Low Back Pain
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Menstrual Disorders
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
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Muscle Cramping
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Osteopenia
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Overweight
Pancreatitis
Partial Lung Collapse
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Abscess
Pelvic Fracture
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Pericarditis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pharyngitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proteinuria
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Rhabdomyolysis
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rib Fracture
Sciatica
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Scurvy
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Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
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Septic Embolism
Shortness of Breath
Sick Sinus Syndrome
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Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
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Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stroke
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Subdural Hemorrhage
Swine Flu
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Third Degree Heart Block
Throat Pain
Thyroiditis
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
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Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
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Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
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Vitamin D Deficiency
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Yeast Infections
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
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Locations

  1. 1 UC San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 471-9186
  2. 2 University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
    9300 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 657-7000

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Specialties*
Hospital Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Temple University
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Clinical Pathology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Rhode Island Hospital
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert El-Kareh, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. El-Kareh's profile.

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

Yes, Dr. Robert El-Kareh, MD holds board certification in Clinical Pathology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA