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Dr. Wafik El Deiry, MD
Providence, RI
32 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. El Deiry, Hematology / Oncology Specialist in Providence, RI?
Dr. Wafik El Deiry, MD is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, who primarily practices in Providence, RI with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 32 years. Dr. El Deiry completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Hosp, Medical Oncology; Johns Hopkins Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. El Deiry is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El Deiry’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El Deiry’s office.
Where did Dr. El Deiry go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Johns Hopkins Hosp, Medical Oncology; Johns Hopkins Hosp, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl
What languages does Dr. El Deiry speak?
Dr. El Deiry and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. El Deiry typically treat?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, Dr. El Deiry 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 Deiry. 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:
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
Also known as:
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Ascending Colon Cancer
- Bowel Cancer
- Colorectal Carcinoma
- Rectal cancer
- Colon cancer
- Bowel cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- Malignant neoplasm of colon
ICD-10 Codes:
- C182: Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon
- C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
- C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified
Also known as:
- Cancer Follow-up Exam
- Cancer
- Post-cancer treatment checkup
- Malignancy surveillance
- Oncology follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z08: Encounter for follow-up examination after completed treatment for malignant neoplasm
What procedures does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist like Dr. El Deiry typically perform?
As a Hematology / Oncology Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Wafik El Deiry may include:
- 3D Conformal Radiotherapy
- Adaptive Radiation Therapy (ART)
- Adrenalectomy
- Blood Thinning Therapy / Anticoagulation
- Blood Transfusion Consultation
- Blood Transfusion Follow Up
- Bone Excision
- Bone Grafting
Please contact Dr. El Deiry's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. El Deiry accept my insurance?
Dr. El Deiry accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. El Deiry accept in Providence, RI?
Dr. El Deiry in Providence, RI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Cigna Group
Medicare
Point32Health
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Where is Dr. El Deiry's office located?
What is Dr. El Deiry's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. El Deiry's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1275575714.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El Deiry?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. El Deiry
What is Dr. Wafik El Deiry's specialty?
Dr. El Deiry is a Hematology / Oncology Specialist near Providence, RI.
What does a Hematology / Oncology Specialist do?
An internist doctor of osteopathy specializing in the combined treatment of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy who is board eligible or certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine was previously able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in Hematology and Oncology; however, this certificate is no longer available.
Is this Dr. Wafik El Deiry affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. El Deiry is affiliated with Fox Chase Cancer Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Wafik El Deiry accepting new patients in Providence, RI?
Yes, Dr. Wafik El Deiry is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Wafik El Deiry offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. El Deiry's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Wafik El Deiry?
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