Summary

"I will bring all advances in Pulmonary and Critical Care so you will be treated with the most advanced and most evidence-based therapy available." -Elias Kakish, M.D.

Dr. Kakish, Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease, earned his medical degree from the University of Jordan and completed his Internal Medicine residency at The Chicago Medical School. He recently completed a fellowship in Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at the University of Kentucky.

He is a member of the American College of Chest Physicians, the Society of Critical Care Medicine, and Alpha Omega Alpha, the only worldwide recognized Honor Medical Society. Dr. Kakish played on an indoor soccer league before relocating to Indiana and will continue to play soccer in the area.

Specializing in Critical Care Medicine, Sleep Medicine, and Pulmonary Disease, Dr. Kakish is accepting new patients at the Elkhart Clinic.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 26 years of experience
  • 49 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Chicago Medical School
  • 17 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Catalina Chest Clinic

2055 W Hospital Dr Ste 205Tucson, AZ 85704
Mon9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Med School: University Of Jordan Faculty Of Medicine Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine Med School: At Still University School Of Osteopathic Medicine In Arizona (Soma)
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Elias Shehadeh Kakish

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Banner Health
  • Banner Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Cross of Idaho
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CareMore
  • CareSource
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • GEHA
  • GEHA - PPO
  • Health Choice Arizona - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthSmart - PPO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - PPO
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • Physicians Mutual
  • PreferredOne
  • Priority Health
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - POS
  • University of Arizona Health Plans
  • Wellcare
  • Zenith

Medical Specialties

Dr. Elias Shehadeh Kakish has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Elias Shehadeh Kakish has the following 9 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Arizona, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Chicago Medical School

Medical School

University Of Jordan Faculty Of MedicineGraduated in 2000

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which hospitals is Dr. Elias Kakish affiliated with?
Dr. Elias Kakish is affiliated with Oro Valley Hospital.
Does Dr. Elias Kakish accept my insurance?
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What languages does Dr. Elias Kakish speak?
Dr. Elias Kakish speaks English and Spanish.
Where is Dr. Elias Kakish's office located?
Dr. Elias Kakish's office is located at 2055 W Hospital Dr Ste 205, Tucson, AZ, 85704.

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