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Dr. Husam Elsheikh, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 72
Dr. Husam Elsheikh, MD
2.7 (6 Ratings)
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Dr. Husam Elsheikh, MD is a Gastroenterologist in La Mesa, CA.
Dr. Husam Elsheikh, MD
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Dr. Husam Elsheikh, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 72
La Mesa, CA
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience
Dr. Husam Elsheikh, MD is a Gastroenterologist in La Mesa, CA.

About

Dr. Elsheikh graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MOSUL / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE. Dr. Husam Elsheikh, MD is a Gastroenterologist in La Mesa, CA and has 50 years experience. Dr. Elsheikh currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital and Sharp Grossmont Hospital. Dr. Elsheikh has experience treating conditions like Constipation, Gas-Bloat Syndrome and Abdominal Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Elsheikh received an average rating of 2.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Elsheikh's office accepts new patients. Dr. Elsheikh also speaks Arabic. Dr. Elsheikh is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Abdominal Pain
Diarrhea
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Nausea
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Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Liver Biopsy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Gastritis
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Chronic Anal Fissure
Chronic Gastritis
Congenital Achalasia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Illeum Cancer
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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    CA Healthnet PPO
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    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
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    Navigate POS
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    Savings Plus of CA EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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    Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • Statewide - AZ EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Sam Elsheikh MD Inc.
    5565 Grossmont Center Dr Ste 1, La Mesa, CA 91942
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF MOSUL / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
    1974
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Husam Elsheikh, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Elsheikh's profile.

Dr. Elsheikh frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation, Gas-Bloat Syndrome and Abdominal Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Husam Elsheikh, MD is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital and Sharp Grossmont Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Husam Elsheikh, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St, San Diego, CA

  • Sharp Grossmont Hospital

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, La Mesa, CA