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Dr. Maher El Chaar, MD

General Surgery*
4.7 (21)
Map Pin Small Allentown, PA
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Maher El Chaar, MD

Dr. Maher El Chaar, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Allentown, PA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 23 years of experience. They graduated from American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine and is affiliated with St. Luke's Hospital - Bethlehem Campus. Patients rated Dr. El Chaar an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. El Chaar works at St. Luke's Weight Management Center - Allentown in Allentown, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Obesity and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. El Chaar's Office Locations

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    St. Luke's Weight Management Center - Allentown
    240 Cetronia Rd Ste 205N, Allentown, PA 18104 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (484) 426-2600

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  • St. Luke's Hospital - Bethlehem Campus

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Obesity
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Polypectomy
Abdominal Pain
Gastroparesis
Acid Reflux Surgery
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pediatric Obesity
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Breast Reduction
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagostomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Pyloromyotomy
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Thoracentesis
Vagotomy
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Ventral Hernia Repair Open
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    4.7
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    Based on 21 ratings
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    About Dr. Maher El Chaar, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 23 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1891986717
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Maher El Chaar, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. El Chaar is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. El Chaar has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. El Chaar works at St. Luke's Weight Management Center - Allentown in Allentown, PA. View the full address on Dr. El Chaar’s profile.

    Dr. El Chaar has seen patients for Obesity and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. El Chaar on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    21 patients have reviewed Dr. El Chaar. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. El Chaar.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. El Chaar, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. El Chaar appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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