Summary

Dr. Antoine Elhajjar is a neurologist who has dedicated 37 years to helping patients with neurological and sleep disorders. He earned his medical degree from the American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine and completed his residency training at Kaiser Permanente Southern California. Dr. Elhajjar brings extensive experience to his practice and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Elhajjar practices at Desert Neurology And Sleep in La Quinta, California, and maintains an affiliation with Eisenhower Medical Center. He specializes in treating sleep disorders such as insomnia, excessive sleepiness, and sleep problems that can occur during cancer treatment. His expertise includes performing detailed nerve and muscle testing, comprehensive sleep studies, and monitoring breathing patterns during sleep. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.9 on Vitals.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.9
  • 37 years of experience
  • 77 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Kaiser Permanente Southern California
  • 14 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Desert Nuerology And Sleep

46100 Washington StLa Quinta, CA 92253
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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La Quinta , CACORONA DEL MAR , CASan Antonio , TXPalo Alto , CA
Med School: American University Of Beirut Faculty Of Medicine Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine Med School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Med School: Columbia University Presbyterian Hospital - New York, NY
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Antoine Jean Elhajjar

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • AlphaCare
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CalOptima
  • CDPHP
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Community Health Group
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Easy Choice Health Plan
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Moda Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • National Vision Administrators
  • Optum Health
  • PreferredOne
  • Premier Health Plan
  • Priority Health
  • Prominence Health Plan
  • Providence Health Plans
  • Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • University of Maryland Health Partners
  • Wellcare
  • Western Health Advantage

Medical Specialties

Dr. Antoine Jean Elhajjar has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Antoine Jean Elhajjar has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Electromyography
  • Epilepsy
  • Headache
  • Insomnia
  • Migraine Disorder
  • Migraine Disorders
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

Dr. Antoine Jean Elhajjar holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Kaiser Permanente Southern California.

Medical School

Graduated from American University Of Beirut Faculty Of Medicine in 1989.

NPI Number

Dr. Elhajjar's NPI number is 1558328203.

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