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Dr. Wassim El-Habre, MD

Dr. Wassim El-Habre, MD

Trauma Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

Wynnewood, PA

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. El-Habre, Trauma Surgeon in Wynnewood, PA?

    Dr. Wassim El-Habre, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Wynnewood, PA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. El-Habre is fluent in English, Arabic, French, and Russian, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El-Habre’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El-Habre’s office at (856) 356-4890.

    Is Dr. El-Habre board certified as a Trauma Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Wassim El-Habre, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. El-Habre speak?

    Dr. El-Habre and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic
    • English
    • French
    • Russian

    What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. El-Habre typically treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. El-Habre diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. El-Habre. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Broken Ribs
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Multiple Rib Fractures
    • Rib Cage Fracture
    • Broken Ribs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
    • S2241XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, right side, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
    • Traumatic Subarachnoid Brain Bleed
    • Subdural Hematoma
    • Head Bleed
    • Brain Hemorrhage
    • Head Injury
    • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
    • S066XAA: Traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
    • Respiratory Failure
    • Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
    • Hypoxic respiratory failure
    • Acute breathing failure with hypoxia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia

    Also known as:

    • Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
    • Anemia
    • Acute Blood Loss Anemia
    • Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia

    Also known as:

    • Medical Check After Other Accident
    • Post-injury medical exam
    • Accident injury evaluation
    • General accident checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z043: Encounter for examination and observation following other accident

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. El-Habre typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Wassim El-Habre may include:

    Please contact Dr. El-Habre's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. El-Habre accept my insurance?

    Dr. El-Habre accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (856) 356-4890 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. El-Habre accept in Wynnewood, PA?

    Dr. El-Habre in Wynnewood, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Independence Health Group

    • Independent Health Association

    • Jefferson Health

    • Medicare

    • State of Pennsylvania

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. El-Habre's office located?

    Dr. Wassim El-Habre's Primary Practice

    100 E Lancaster Ave

    Wynnewood, PA 19096

    (856) 356-4890

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    Acp #233

    1 Medical Center Blvd

    Chester, PA 19013

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    Dr. Wassim El-Habre's Practice 3

    1100 Walnut St Ste 702

    Philadelphia, PA 19107

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    What is Dr. El-Habre's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. El-Habre's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1487754164.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El-Habre?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. El-Habre

    What is Dr. Wassim El-Habre's specialty?

    Dr. El-Habre is a Trauma Surgeon near Wynnewood, PA.

    What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

    Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.

    Is Dr. Wassim El-Habre affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. El-Habre is affiliated with Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Penn Medicine Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Riddle Hospital, Paoli Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

    When to see a Trauma Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Wassim El-Habre accepting new patients in Wynnewood, PA?

    Yes, Dr. Wassim El-Habre is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Wassim El-Habre offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. El-Habre's office at (856) 356-4890 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Wassim El-Habre?

    Please contact Dr. El-Habre's office at (856) 356-4890 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. El-Habre's office located?

    Dr. El-Habre's offices are located in Wynnewood, PA, Chester, PA, and Philadelphia, PA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Wassim El-Habre have?

    Dr. Wassim El-Habre is certified by the American Board of Surgery.