Summary

Dr. Najwa El-Nachef is a gastroenterologist who brings over two decades of expertise to her practice in San Francisco. She earned her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine and has dedicated 22 years to helping patients manage complex digestive conditions. Her fluency in English, Russian, and Spanish allows her to connect with patients from diverse backgrounds and ensure clear communication about their care.

Dr. El-Nachef practices at the University of California San Francisco Medical Center at Mount Zion, where she focuses on inflammatory bowel diseases and specialized gastrointestinal care. She treats patients with ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and other forms of gastroenteritis. Her expertise includes comprehensive metabolic testing and infusion therapy, providing both diagnostic evaluation and advanced treatment options for patients managing chronic digestive conditions.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 22 years of experience
  • 35 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Russian, Spanish
  • Wayne State University School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Najwa El-Nachef has 2 locations

Colitis and Crohn's Disease Center

1701 Divisadero St Ste 120San Francisco, CA 94115

HHT Center of Excellence

185 Berry St Ste 180San Francisco, CA 94107

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22 Years of Experience
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Speaks English, Russian, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
San Francisco , CAMontgomery , ALLittle Rock , ARRedwood City , CA
Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine Med School: Georgia State University Med School: Chamberlain University College of Nursing
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Najwa El-Nachef

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CareSource
  • Cigna
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare
  • Partnership HealthPlan of California
  • Priority Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO

Medical Specialties

Najwa El-Nachef has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Najwa El-Nachef has the following area of expertise

  • Gastroenterologist

Certifications, License, & Education

22 Years Experience

Najwa El-Nachef holds inactive and expired medical licenses in the states of California and Michigan.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an inactive medical license in the state of California that expired in 2025 and an expired medical license in the state of Michigan that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Wayne State University School Of Medicine in 2004.

NPI Number

Najwa El-Nachef's NPI number is 1336266493.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Najwa El-Nachef speak?
Najwa El-Nachef speaks English, Russian, and Spanish.
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Where is Najwa El-Nachef's office located?
Najwa El-Nachef's office is located at 1701 Divisadero St Ste 120, San Francisco, CA, 94115.
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