Summary

Dr. Howaida El-Said treats congenital heart disease, heart valve disease, and atrial septal defect, and performs cardiac catheterization, dobutamine stress echocardiogram, and Doppler echocardiogram. She has practiced cardiology for 37 years and is affiliated with Rady Children's Hospital San Diego.

Dr. El-Said earned her medical degree from the University of Cairo Faculty of Medicine and completed residency and fellowship training at Baylor College of Medicine. She sees patients in Tacoma, Washington, and speaks Arabic and English.

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
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling

Office Location

Mary Bridge Children's Heart Center

311 S L St Fl SecondTacoma, 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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37 Years of Experience 62 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 62 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Arabic, English
Tacoma , WAVashon , WASeattle , WABremerton , WA
Med School: University Of Cairo, University Of Cairo, Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Cambridge Univ Med Sch (917-03 After 1/1971) Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine
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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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Howaida El-Said is affiliated with Rady Childrens Hospital San Diego.

Data Sources

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  • State medical licensing boards
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