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Dr. Nahel Elias, MD

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30 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Nahel Elias, MD

Dr. Nahel Elias, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Boston, MA. They specialize in General Surgery, has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Damascus University and is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women''s Hospital, Salem Hospital, Brigham and Women''s Faulkner Hospital, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Waldo County General Hospital, St. Mary''s Healthcare-Amsterdam, Martha''s Vineyard Hospital, Marlborough Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital. Dr. Elias, completed a residency at North Oakland Medical Center Wayne State University. Patients rated Dr. Elias an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Elias works at Practice in Boston, MA. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Elias' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Massachusetts General Hospital
    55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 726-0174
  2. 2
    Kidney Transplant Program At Massachusetts General Hospital
    165 Cambridge St Ste 301, Boston, MA 02114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 726-5277

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  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Brigham and Women''s Hospital
  • Salem Hospital
  • Brigham and Women''s Faulkner Hospital
  • Newton-Wellesley Hospital
  • Waldo County General Hospital
  • St. Mary''s Healthcare-Amsterdam
  • Martha''s Vineyard Hospital
  • Marlborough Hospital
  • St. Joseph Hospital

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Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
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Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
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Splenectomy
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Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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    About Dr. Nahel Elias, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 30 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Arabic
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    NPI Number
    • 1992780084
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • MA General Hospital Harvard Medical School
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • North Oakland Medical Center Wayne State University
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Damascus University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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