


Dr. Elias Tarakji, MD
Dr. Elias Tarakji, MD is a gastroenterologist in Glendora, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Tarakji has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from University of Aleppo School of Medicine in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital and USC Arcadia Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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552 W Foothill Blvd Ste 200 Glendora, CA 91741Make an Appointment
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Tarakji is affiliated with Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Santa Barbara, a highly rated hospital.
Dr. Tarakji is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Area of Expertise
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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How was your experience with Dr. Tarakji?Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Tarakji to family and friends is 4.8974357 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
Dr. Tarakji thrives to deliver the highest quality of digestive disease care to his patients in the most comfortable patient-centered environment. He is focused on educating his patients and their families about their digestive health conditions...read morebiography
Dr. Elias Tarakji is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He received his residency, chief residency, and fellowship training at Wayne State University, School of Medicine and The Detroit Medical Center. He has been practicing...read moreGastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Wayne St University
Fellowship Hospital, 1996Wayne State University
Residency Hospital, 1993Wayne State University
Internship Hospital, 1991University Of Aleppo School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1988
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hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
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86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
86%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family21% higher than the national average
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84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
75%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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