44 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. El Hayek, Surgeon in Youngstown, OH?
Dr. Salim El Hayek, MD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Youngstown, OH. He has been practicing for over 44 years and is board certified. Dr. El Hayek graduated from Faculte De Medecine Paris-Sud and completed his residency at St Elizabeth Hlth Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. El Hayek is fluent in English, Arabic, and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. El Hayek’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. El Hayek’s office at (330) 799-1861.
Where did Dr. El Hayek go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: St Elizabeth Hlth Ctr, General Surgery | St Elizabeth Medical Center Program
Medical School: University Claude-Bernard, Uer De Med Grange Blanche, Lyon, (Lyon I) | Faculte De Medecine Paris-Sud | Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy
Is Dr. El Hayek board certified as a Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Salim El Hayek, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. El Hayek speak?
Dr. El Hayek and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Arabic
English
French
What conditions does a Surgeon like Dr. El Hayek typically treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. El Hayek 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 Hayek. 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:
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Helping Your Child Adapt to Life with Chronic Kidney Disease
- Mineral & Bone Disorder in Chronic Kidney Disease
- CKD
- Long-Term Kidney Disease
ICD-10 Codes:
- N189: Chronic kidney disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Change in Bowel Habits
- Bowel Movement
- Altered Bowel Habits
- Irregular Bowel Movements
- Changes in Pooping
ICD-10 Codes:
- R194: Change in bowel habit
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
What procedures does a Surgeon like Dr. El Hayek typically perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. El Hayek performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. El Hayek. 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:
- Laparoscopic Intraperitoneal Catheter Insertion
- Tunneled Peritoneal Catheter Placement
- Laparoscopic Abdominal Catheter
- Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 49324: Laparoscopy, surgical; with insertion of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
CPT Codes:
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Removal of Abdominal Catheter
- Intraperitoneal catheter removal
- Tunneled catheter extraction
- Peritoneal dialysis catheter removal
CPT Codes:
- 49422: Removal of tunneled intraperitoneal catheter
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
- PEG Tube Placement
- Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
- EGD with Feeding Tube
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
CPT Codes:
- 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube
Does Dr. El Hayek accept my insurance?
Dr. El Hayek accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (330) 799-1861 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. El Hayek accept in Youngstown, OH?
Dr. El Hayek in Youngstown, OH accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CareSource
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medical Mutual of Ohio
Medicare
State of Ohio
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. El Hayek's office located?
Dr. Salim El Hayek's Primary Practice
515 N Meridian Rd
Youngstown, OH 44509
(330) 799-1861
What is Dr. El Hayek's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. El Hayek's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750365631.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. El Hayek?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. El Hayek
What is Dr. Salim El Hayek's specialty?
Dr. El Hayek is a Surgeon near Youngstown, OH.
What does a Surgeon do?
General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery.
Is this Dr. Salim El Hayek affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. El Hayek is affiliated with Mercy Health - St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital 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 Salim El Hayek accepting new patients in Youngstown, OH?
Yes, Dr. Salim El Hayek is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Salim El Hayek offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. El Hayek's office at (330) 799-1861 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Salim El Hayek?
Please contact Dr. El Hayek's office at (330) 799-1861 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Salim El Hayek have?
Dr. Salim El Hayek is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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