Summary

Dr. Sherif El-Mahdy specializes in pulmonology, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of lung and respiratory conditions. He completed his residency in internal medicine at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, which provided him with comprehensive training in adult medical care before specializing in respiratory health. Dr. El-Mahdy speaks English and is dedicated to helping patients manage complex breathing disorders.

Dr. El-Mahdy practices at Sentara Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Specialists in Norfolk, Virginia, and maintains hospital privileges at Mercy Medical Center West Lakes. He treats patients with respiratory failure and chronic lung disease, including pediatric cases involving breathing complications. His expertise includes performing pulmonary function testing to assess lung capacity and therapeutic hypothermia procedures for critically ill patients. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.8
  • 43 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Mi State Univ Coll Human Med, Internal Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Sentara Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Specialists

600 Gresham Dr Ste 8630BNorfolk, VA 23507
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Sherif O. El-Mahdy, MDDr. William Allen BrockDr. Bruce Ellsworth Johnson, MDJhanelle A Watson
PulmonologyInternal MedicineSleep MedicineNurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.8 
3.5 
46 Years of Experience 48 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English
Norfolk , VANorfolk , VAVirginia Beach , VANorfolk , VA
Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Sherif O. El-Mahdy

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Magellan Health
  • Magellan Health - DSNP
  • Magellan Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optima Health
  • Optima Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optima Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Tricare
  • United Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Virginia Premier Health Plan
  • Virginia Premier Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Sherif O. El-Mahdy has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Sherif O. El-Mahdy has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Emphysema
  • Pneumonia
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Mi State Univ Coll Human Med, Internal Medicine

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Dr. Sherif El-Mahdy is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center West Lakes.

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