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Dr. Maher El Chaar, MD
Bariatric Medicine* Age 50
Dr. Maher El Chaar, MD
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Dr. Maher El Chaar, MD is a Bariatric Medicine Specialist in Allentown, PA.
Dr. Maher El Chaar, MD
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Dr. Maher El Chaar, MD

Bariatric Medicine* Age 50
Allentown, PA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Maher El Chaar, MD is a Bariatric Medicine Specialist in Allentown, PA.

About

Dr. El Chaar graduated from American University of Beirut in 2001 and completed a residency at St. Luke's Hospital and Health Network. Dr. Maher El Chaar, MD is a Bariatric Medicine Specialist in Allentown, PA and has 25 years experience. Dr. El Chaar currently practices at St. Luke's Weight Management Center-Allentown and is affiliated with St Luke's Hospital-Upper Bucks Campus and St. Luke's Hospital-Bethlehem Campus. Dr. El Chaar has experience treating conditions like Obesity among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. El Chaar's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. El Chaar also speaks Arabic, French and Spanish. Dr. El Chaar is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Obesity
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Obesity
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Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastroparesis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Endoscopy
Intestinal Prolapse
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Abdominal Pain
Intestinal Obstruction
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Unexplained Weight Loss
Gastrectomy
Constipation
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pediatric Obesity
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Adjustable Gastric Banding
Biliary Drainage
Breast Reduction
Colectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagostomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pancreas Surgeries
Port Placements or Replacements
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Thoracentesis
Ventral Hernia Repair Open

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Care PPO
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • LocalPlus
  • Personal Choice PPO
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Blue Choice Advantage
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • QualCare HMO
    QualCare PPO
  • Blue Card PPO

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Patient Reviews
Feb 17, 2024
I'VE HAD TWO SURGERIES WITH DR. ELCHAAR, HONEST, SKILLED, BEST BARIATRIC SURGEON IN OUR AREA.
Denise Hersh — Feb 17, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Arabic
French
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric Medicine
General Surgery
Specialties*
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Maher El Chaar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. El Chaar's profile.

Dr. Maher El Chaar, MD is affiliated with St Luke's Hospital-Upper Bucks Campus and St. Luke's Hospital-Bethlehem Campus.

Yes, Dr. Maher El Chaar, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • American University of Beirut
    2001
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Drexel University
    2004
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • St. Luke's Hospital and Health Network
    2009
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Carolinas Medical Center
    2010
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • St Luke's Hospital-Upper Bucks Campus

    3000 St Lukes Dr, Quakertown, PA

  • St. Luke's Hospital-Bethlehem Campus

    801 Ostrum St, Bethlehem, PA

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