- Pulmonary Doctors / Pulmonologists
- FL
- Lehigh Acres, FL
- Dr. Alaa El-Gendy, MD
Dr. Alaa El-Gendy, MD
Pulmonology•Male•Age 64
Pulmonology
Dr. Alaa El-Gendy, MD is a Pulmonology Specialist in Lehigh Acres, FL. Dr. El-Gendy has extensive experience in Obstructive Lung Disease and Sleep Apnea. He is affiliated with medical facilities Cape Coral Hospital and Gulf Coast Medical Center, winners of the Pulmonary Care Excellence Award. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

Florida Lung & Sleep Associates
2625 Lee Blvd Ste 100 Lehigh Acres, FL 33971 ()Make an Appointment
(239) 369-3333Telehealth available
Accepting new patients
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Hospital Highlight
Affiliated with Lee Memorial Hospital Fort Myers, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for pulmonary disease.
At a Glance
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital
Experience and Background Checks
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Frequently Treated by Dr. El-Gendy
Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. El-Gendy treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. El-Gendy treats other conditions, please contact the office at (239) 369-3333.
Obstructive Lung Disease
Obstructive lung disease specialists diagnose and treat conditions including COPD, emphysema, asthma and cystic fibrosis that cause blockages or narrowing in the airways of the lungs, making breathing difficult.Compare with other Obstructive Lung Disease specialists.
Dr. El-Gendy is experienced in the area of Obstructive Lung Disease. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
Based on claims data for 5 conditions and procedures
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Sleep Apnea
Sleep-disordered breathing specialists diagnose and treat conditions, such as snoring or obstructive sleep apnea, in which breathing is interrupted during sleep, resulting in symptoms of fatigue, irritability and high blood pressure.Compare with other Sleep Apnea specialists.
Dr. El-Gendy is experienced in the area of Sleep Apnea. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
Based on claims data for 2 conditions and procedures
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Check Dr. El-Gendy's experience treating your condition or procedure
Dr. El-Gendy's conditions and procedures:
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute Bronchitis
- Alkalosis
- Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
- Asthma
- Biliary Atresia
- Breast Cancer
- Breath Testing
- Bronchial Thermoplasty
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchitis
- Bronchoprovocation Test
- Bronchoscopy
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Colorectal Cancer
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cough
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Emphysema
- Gallstones
- Hiatal Hernia
- Home Sleep Study
- Influenza (Flu)
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Interventional Bronchoscopy and-or Esophagoscopy
- Ischemic Colitis
- Laryngoscopy
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Diffusion Capacity Test
- Lung Neoplasms, Not Specified as Malignant
- Lung Nodule
- Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- PET-CT Scan
- Pleural Effusion
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Function Test
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
- Respirator Fit Evaluations
- Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Management
- Rheumatoid Lung Disease
- Rib Fracture
- Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
- Secondary Malignancies
- Shortness of Breath
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Study
- Smoking Cessation Counseling
- Spirometry
- Swine Flu
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Thoracentesis
- Tuberculosis
- Tuberculosis Screening
- Ultrasound, Endobronchial
- Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
- Wheezing
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Dr. El-Gendy accepts
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Dr. El-Gendy accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Ambetter
- Superior Health Plan
- Anthem
- Advantage-CA HMO
- Advantage-CA PPO
- Balanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (CACare) - Large Group-CA HMO
- Blue Cross (CACare) - Small Group-CA HMO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Individual-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPO
- Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPO
- Bronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Bronze w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA
- Dignity Health PHC EPO & HDP/HSA-CA
- Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA
- EPO-CA
- Gold (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
- Gold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Gold Advantage-CA PPO
- Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Lumenos Plans-CA PPO
- Major Risk Medical Insurance Program (MRMIP) - Prudent Buyer-CA PPO
- MemorialCare Custom-CA PPO
- National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- PERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPO
- PERS Traditional-CA HMO
- Platinum (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
- Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Select Plus-CA HMO
- Silver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMO
- Silver (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Silver Advantage-CA PPO
- Silver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
- Silver EPO w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Silver w/ H.S.A (Prudent Buyer PPO/Small Grp)-CA PPO
- Tenet Network-CA PPO
- Traditional
- Traditional PPO
- UC Care-CA PPO
- UC CORE-CA PPO
- UC Health Savings Plan-CA
- UC High Option Supplement to Medicare-CA
- UC Medicare with Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
- UC Medicare without Prescription Drugs-CA PPO
- UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
- UCSHIP-CA PPO
- USC Plan (Two Tiered Network)-CA HMO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
- Blue Care HMO
- NetworkBlue
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- CHAMPVA
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Open Access Plus
- Commercial Insurance Company
- CoreSource
- Coventry Health Care of Florida, Inc.
- Employer Group PPO
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Humana
- Advantage Plus
- Choice PPO
- Gold Plus Choice PPO
- Gold Plus HMO
- Humana HMO
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- PHCS
- Tricare
- Prime
- Standard
- UnitedHealthCare
- Choice Plus POS
- United Healthcare PPO
- Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Alliance Select
Dr. El-Gendy's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. El-Gendy
4.4
Based on 16 ratings
5 Stars | 81.25% | (13) |
4 Stars | 0% | (0) |
3 Stars | 6.25% | (1) |
2 Stars | 6.25% | (1) |
1 Star | 6.25% | (1) |
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About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Pulmonology
- Critical Care Medicine
- Pulmonary Disease
- Sleep Medicine
Board Certifications
- Sleep Medicine
Education
Languages
- English
- Arabic
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dr. Alaa El-Gendy, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. El-Gendy has indicated that they offer telehealth. Contact the office to check for eligibility for your needs.
Is Dr. Alaa El-Gendy, MD accepting new patients?
Dr. Alaa El-Gendy, MD generally accepts new patients on Healthgrades. You can see Dr. El-Gendy's profile to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Alaa El-Gendy, MD accept my insurance?
Use the Healthgrades insurance check to verify if Dr. El-Gendy accepts your insurance.
What are Dr. Alaa El-Gendy, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. El-Gendy frequently treats Obstructive Lung Disease and Sleep Apnea. See all practice areas where Dr. El-Gendy specializes.
Where is Dr. Alaa El-Gendy, MD's office located?
Dr. El-Gendy's office is located at 2625 Lee Blvd Ste 100, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages does Dr. Alaa El-Gendy, MD speak?
Dr. El-Gendy speaks Arabic and English. View profile to see all.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Alaa El-Gendy, MD?
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Locations
Florida Lung & Sleep Associates
Affiliated Hospitals
Dr. El-Gendy is affiliated with the following hospitals. Select a hospital below to learn more.
Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.65% Patients that would definitely recommend, 5% lower than the national average
28 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2022)
68% Patients that would definitely recommend, 2% lower than the national average
21 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2022)
29 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2022)
71% Patients that would definitely recommend, 1% higher than the national average
29 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Pulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2022)
55% Patients that would definitely recommend, 15% lower than the national average
3 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2022)
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