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Dr. Howaida El-Said, MD

Dr. Howaida El-Said, MD

Pediatric Cardiology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Howaida El-Said, MD is a pediatric cardiologist in San Diego, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from KASR EL AINI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE / UNIVERSITY OF CAIRO in 1990. She is affiliated with medical facilities Rady Children's Hospital San Diego and UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

3020 Childrens Way San Diego, CA 92123
Telehealth available
(858) 966-5855

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. El-Said specializes in the areas of Adult Congenital Heart Disease & Pediatric Cardiology. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. El-Said's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. El-Said

4.1

13 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
23%
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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 12, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Angella in CA – Jan 12, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Murrieta, CA – May 27, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Howaida El-Said, MD is a pediatric cardiologist in San Diego, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from KASR EL AINI COLLEGE OF MEDICINE / UNIVERSITY OF CAIRO in 1990. She is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Pediatric Cardiology

  • Adult Congenital Heart Disease Cardiology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Kasr El Aini College Of Medicine / University Of Cairo

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Adult Congenital Heart Disease
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatric Cardiology
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Locations

Practice

Rady Children's Hospital San Diego3020 Childrens Way San Diego, CA 92123
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UC San Diego200 W Arbor Dr San Diego, CA 92103
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CSSD II A Medical Group Inc3860 Calle Fortunada Ste 210 San Diego, CA 92123
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way
    San Diego, CA 92123

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr
    San Diego, CA 92103
    Recipient of 50
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    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

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    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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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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