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Allegheny Center for Digestive Health
*Primary Location
Federal North Medical Office Building
1307 Federal St
Suite B100
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Tel: 412.359.8900
Fax: 412.359.8977
Federal North Medical Office Building
1307 Federal St
Suite B100
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Tel: 412.359.8900
Fax: 412.359.8977
*Primary Location
Allegheny Center for Digestive Health
500 Blazier Dr
Suite 200
Wexford, PA 15090
Tel: 412.359.8900
Fax: 412.359.8977
Allegheny Center for Digestive Health
500 Blazier Dr
Suite 200
Wexford, PA 15090
Tel: 412.359.8900
Fax: 412.359.8977
Sandra M El-Hachem, MD
Dr. El-Hachem specializes in caring for individuals with digestive disorders, including inflammatory bowel diseases, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and microscopic colitis.
She is the director of Center for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. She is skilled at advanced endoscopic procedures, such as chromoendoscopy, capsule endoscopy, pouchoscopy, and ileoscopy.
After earning her degree at the American University of Beirut School of Medicine in Beirut, Lebanon, she completed her residency at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. She gained additional training and expertise during her fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Dr. El-Hachem speaks English, French, and Arabic.
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
Celiac Disease
Colon Cancer Screening
Colon and Rectal Disease
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
Digestive Conditions
Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
Esophageal Cancer
GERD
Gastroenterology
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Gas
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Ulcerative Colitis
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
Celiac Disease
Colon Cancer Screening
Colon and Rectal Disease
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
Digestive Conditions
Dyspepsia (Indigestion)
Esophageal Cancer
GERD
Gastroenterology
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Gas
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcers
Training & Certifications
Fellowship
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Residency
Cleveland Clinic
School
American University of Beirut
Board
American Board of Internal Med-Gastroenterology
Publications
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Patient Comments
June 08, 2021
Dr. El-Hachem cares about her patients and works to get you the best possible care
May 12, 2021
Already recommended her to friends and now they also go to her!
April 27, 2021
She has a great demeanor. Honest and kind.
March 13, 2021
I love Dr El-Hachem. She always shows concerned for my health and knows my medical history very well. I would highly recommend her to anyone. [...]
February 28, 2021
Well rounded Compassionate, positive, realistic, extremely knowledgeable sharing I require, encouraging and supportive to contact her if symptoms or problems arise that are not managed and need evaluated from our Treatment plan no longer working.
February 24, 2021
Everything was excellent!
February 16, 2021
Listened to my history and my reason for being there. Explained the risks and procedure in easy to understand terms. Very positive and interested.
February 15, 2021
Very concerned & efficient.
February 06, 2021
Dr. El Hachen is excellent. She was patient, inquisitive, informative and caring. I really feel confident about our discussion and next steps.
February 02, 2021
she is outstanding
January 27, 2021
I always feel comfortable in my visits with Dr. El-Hachem even though it can be an embarrassing subject!
January 26, 2021
I always have an amazing experience with Dr. El-Hachem. She is personable, thorough, and overall a great physician. I always recommend her to others.
January 20, 2021
Dr. El Hachem is patient and compassionate.
January 18, 2021
Excellent care and expertise
December 30, 2020
Dr. El-Hashem is wonderful. So personable and she really takes great interest in me and my health.
December 26, 2020
She is a very kind person. explain every detail of youe issue
December 12, 2020
Dr El-Hachem is an excellent physician. Really cares about her patients
December 08, 2020
I often recommend Dr El-Hachem. aka to me as Dr. Fabulous. because she is
November 25, 2020
I love Dr El-Hachem and would easily recommend her to anyone. She is open, caring, and provides me with great info about my health and is willing to answer any question I have. Her bedside manner is second to none and I feel confident in my health knowing she is the one in providing care.
November 23, 2020
I always have had only positive experience with Dr. EL-Hachem she listens makes a plan and follows up!
November 21, 2020
They were open and made sure I understood my condition and how they would proceed with my treatment
November 05, 2020
She was very thorough and had a kind and caring demeanor.
October 20, 2020
Doctor and nurses were excellent very helpful and professional!
October 05, 2020
I'm a big fan of Dr. El-Hachem and tell others about that
October 01, 2020
My Doctor is truly the BEST !!!!
August 29, 2020
provider is compassionate and thorough and makes patient feel at ease about undergoing the procedure.
August 21, 2020
I have nothing but good things to say about Dr. El-Hachem. She is a fantastic doctor. I have complete trust in her.
August 19, 2020
Dr. El-Hachem is one of the most thoughtful, engaged, and thorough physicians I have ever seen at AHN. I would recommend her to all.
August 15, 2020
Dr. El Hachem is great! She is very thorough and has a wonderful bedside manner. She takes her time, answers questions, and provides excellent care. I know that I am in good hands and trust her recommendations. I never walk away disappointed.
August 05, 2020
I have recommended Dr El Hachem to friends!
July 27, 2020
This doctor is the best. calls it like it is but with a sense of humor.
