Summary

Dr. Elias Tarakji is a gastroenterologist with 38 years of experience treating digestive system disorders. They earned their medical degree from the University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine and completed residency training at Wayne State University. Dr. Tarakji speaks English and brings nearly four decades of expertise to patient care.

Dr. Tarakji practices at Ahmc Garfield Medical Center and sees patients at Unio Specialty Care locations in Glendora and Arcadia, California. They specialize in treating colon polyps, hemorrhoids, and diverticular disease. Dr. Tarakji performs colonoscopies and both upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures to diagnose and treat digestive conditions. Patients rate them 4.7 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 38 years of experience
  • 66 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Wayne State University
  • 56 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Patients’ Perspective

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

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Locations

Dr. Elias A. Tarakji has 2 locations

Unio Specialty Care - Gastroenterology

552 W Foothill Blvd Ste 200Glendora, CA 91741

Unio Specialty Care - Gastroenterology

488 E SANTA CLARA ST STE 203ARCADIA, CA 91006

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4.7 
38 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Glendora , CASACRAMENTO , CAMontgomery , ALSACRAMENTO , CA
Med School: University Of Aleppo Med School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Med School: Georgia State University Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Elias A. Tarakji

  • AARP
  • Adventist Health
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • America's 1st Choice
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
  • 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
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareMore
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cofinity
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • GEHA
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Hawaii Medical Service Association (HMSA)
  • Health Alliance
  • Health First Health Plans
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Liberty HealthShare
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optima Health
  • Optum Health
  • PreferredOne
  • Premier Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • SCAN Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • University of Arizona Health Plans
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Elias A. Tarakji has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Elias A. Tarakji has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

Dr. Elias A. Tarakji holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Wayne State University.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Aleppo and University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine in 1988.

NPI Number

Dr. Tarakji's NPI number is 1467454835.

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What languages does Dr. Elias A. Tarakji speak?
Dr. Elias A. Tarakji speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Elias A. Tarakji affiliated with?
Dr. Elias A. Tarakji is affiliated with Ahmc Garfield Medical Center Lp.

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