Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. El Helou, Infectious Disease Specialist in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. Guy El Helou, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Gainesville, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. El Helou is fluent in English and Arabic, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El Helou’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El Helou’s office at (352) 294-5481.
Where did Dr. El Helou go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine | Hotel Dieu de France, University Hospital | Wake Forest Baptist University Medical Center
Medical School: Saint Joseph University | Saint Joseph University
What languages does Dr. El Helou speak?
Dr. El Helou and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. El Helou typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. El Helou 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 Helou. 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 here.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Also known as:
- Bone Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Infected Bone
- Bone Inflammation
- Bone Infection Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- M869: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. El Helou typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Guy El Helou may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. El Helou's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. El Helou accept my insurance?
Dr. El Helou accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (352) 294-5481 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. El Helou accept in Gainesville, FL?
Dr. El Helou in Gainesville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Oscar Health
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. El Helou's office located?
Uf Health Congenital Heart Center Medical Plaza
1600 SW Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32610
(352) 294-5481
What is Dr. El Helou's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. El Helou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255783528.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El Helou?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. El Helou
What is Dr. Guy El Helou's specialty?
Dr. El Helou is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Gainesville, FL.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Guy El Helou affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. El Helou is affiliated with Holmes Regional Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic Indian River 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 an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Guy El Helou accepting new patients in Gainesville, FL?
Yes, Dr. Guy El Helou is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Guy El Helou offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. El Helou's office at (352) 294-5481 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Guy El Helou?
Please contact Dr. El Helou's office at (352) 294-5481 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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Connect with DR. El Helou
Uf Health Congenital Heart Center Medical Plaza
1600 SW Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32610