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Dr. Thomas Ela, MD

Neurology*
4.4 (29)
Map Pin Small Fullerton, CA
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Thomas Ela, MD

Dr. Thomas Ela, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Fullerton, CA. They specialize in Neurology, has 37 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurology. They graduated from University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and is affiliated with Providence St. Jude Medical Center. Dr. Ela, completed a residency at University of California Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Ela an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Ela works at Thomas Ela, MD in Fullerton, CA. They frequently treat conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross 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. Ela's Office Locations

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    Thomas Ela, MD
    2282 N State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (714) 780-9770

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  • Providence St. Jude Medical Center

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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Headache
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Alzheimer's Disease
Aural Migraine
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Stenosis
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Neck Pain
Cranial Trauma
Dementia
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dystonia
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Epilepsy
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Essential Tremor
Facial Nerve Disorder
Gait Abnormality
Insomnia
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Migraine
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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Parkinson's Disease
Radiculopathy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Stroke
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Syncope
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Vertigo
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Visual Field Defects
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Nerve Conduction Studies
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Anosmia
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Anterior Horn Disease
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Arthritis
Ataxia
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Back Pain
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Abscess
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Burning Mouth Syndrome
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
Chronic Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Concussion
Confusion
Degenerative Disc Disease
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diplopia
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Drug Induced Dystonia
Dysphagia
Embolic Stroke
Encephalomyelopathy
Fibromyalgia
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Ischemic Encephalopathy
Loss of Smell and Taste
Low Back Pain
Memory Loss
Menstrual Migraine
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Myasthenia Gravis
Myelitis
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Myelopathy
Myoclonus
Neuropathy
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Rathke's Cleft Cyst
Sciatica
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Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sleep-Walking
Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Demyelination
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spondylolisthesis
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Tarlov Cyst
Tension Headache
Tic Disorders
Torticollis
Transverse Myelitis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Tuberous Sclerosis
Vascular Disease
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Electrodiagnostic Procedure
EMG (Electromyography)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Evaluation for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
Evoked Potential Test
Functional Movement Screening
Grip and-or Muscle Group Pull Test
Head CT Scan
Home Sleep Study
ImPACT Testing
Memory Evaluation
Neurological Testing
Peripheral NeuropathyTesting
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
Wada Test
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    4.4
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    Based on 29 ratings
    Patient Ratings (29)
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    About Dr. Thomas Ela, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurology

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    Years of Experience
    • 37 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1831184795
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of California Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Scripps Mercy Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Cornell University
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Neurology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Thomas Ela, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Ela is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Ela has seen patients for All Headaches (incl. Migraine), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Ela on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    29 patients have reviewed Dr. Ela. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ela.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Ela, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Ela 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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