Summary

Dr. Howaida El-Said specializes in cardiovascular disease with a focus on pediatric heart conditions. She earned her medical degree from the University of Cairo Faculty of Medicine and completed both her residency and fellowship training at Baylor College of Medicine. With 37 years of experience treating heart conditions in children and young patients, Dr. El-Said brings extensive expertise to her practice. She is fluent in both Arabic and English.

Dr. El-Said is affiliated with Rady Children's Hospital San Diego and practices at Mary Bridge Children's Cardiology in Tacoma, Washington. Her expertise includes treating congenital heart disease and heart valve problems in young patients. She also specializes in caring for children born with atrial septal defects, a type of hole in the heart. Dr. El-Said performs cardiac catheterization procedures and uses advanced imaging techniques like Doppler echocardiograms to evaluate heart function. Patients rate her 2.6 out of 5 stars on average.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.6
  • 37 years of experience
  • 36 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Arabic, English
  • Baylor College Of Medicine
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling

Office Location

Mary Bridge Children's Cardiology

603 S J St Apt 102Tacoma, WA 98405
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Cardiovascular DiseasePediatricsCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients
2.6 
37 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience 60 Years of Experience 57 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Arabic, English Speaks English Speaks English
Tacoma , WAFORT IRWIN , CALakewood , WAAuburn , WA
Med School: University Of Cairo, University Of Cairo, Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Rocky Vista University College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: University of Colorado Med School: Tufts University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Howaida El-Said

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CalOptima
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Group
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Howaida El-Said has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Howaida El-Said has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Congenital Heart Defects
  • Heart Catheterization
  • Percutaneous Arterial Septic Defect (ASD) Closure

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

Howaida El-Said 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

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Baylor College Of Medicine.

Residency

Completed their residency at Baylor College Med and Baylor College Of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Cairo, University Of Cairo, Faculty Of Medicine, Bani Swief Branch, University Of Cairo, University Of Cairo, Faculty Of Medicine in 1989, and University Of Cairo Faculty Of Medicine in 1989.

NPI Number

Howaida El-Said's NPI number is 1619030194.

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What languages does Howaida El-Said speak?
Howaida El-Said speaks Arabic and English.
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Howaida El-Said's office is located at 603 S J St Apt 102, Tacoma, WA, 98405.
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