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Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD

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Specializes in: Neuromuscular Medicine, Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease) and Neurophysiology

University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine

Professional interests include: injuries, tremors, Guillain-Barre syndrome, and more.

2282 N State College Boulevard
Fullerton, CA 92831

(714) 780-9770

Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD is a neuromuscular medicine in Fullerton, CA specializing in neuromuscular medicine, neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and neurophysiology. He graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Medical Foundation, Providence St. Jude Medical Center, St. Jude Medical Center (Fullerton) and Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Jude.

Office Locations

Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Jude

2282 N State College Boulevard
Fullerton, CA 92831

(714) 780-9770

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Some issues Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD can help you with:

Facial Paralysis

Facial paralysis is an inability to move the muscles in the face. It often affects only one side, and it can happen quite suddenly. Facial paralysis may make one's face feel frozen or numb.

Facial paralysis can happen when there is inflammation or damage to either the part of the brain that controls the facial muscles or the nerve that carries signals from the brain to the face. Some common causes include:

Stroke, which can affect the part of the brain controlling the face and prevent those muscles from working
Bell's palsy, an inflammation of the main facial nerve
Lyme disease
Birth trauma or difficult birth, which can cause facial paralysis in babies (usually temporary)
Head trauma in which nerves are damaged

Facial paralysis is a frustrating and frightening experience, but many cases are temporary and go away on their own. Even with more difficult cases, there are treatment options available, including rehabilitation, pain management, and surgery.

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

electrodiagnostic testing

electrophysiological study

nerve conduction studies

In 2023, Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD had a list price for electrodiagnostic testing, electrophysiological (EP) study, and nerve conduction studies (NCS) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Fullerton, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	69
doctor visit	1115
electroencephalography (EEG)	45
hospital care	128
inpatient care	128

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Fullerton, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	1047
electroencephalography (EEG)	36
hospital care	95
inpatient care	95

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD.

**Gender**
Male	215
Female	264

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	384
Black	0
Hispanic	47
Asian	33
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	96
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	29
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Fullerton, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	1080
electroencephalography (EEG)	34
hospital care	177
inpatient care	177

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD.

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	302

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	406
Black	0
Hispanic	65
Asian	41
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	185
85 and over	124
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD in 2014

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	36
Dementia	31
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Fullerton, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	1187
electroencephalography (EEG)	41
hospital care	151
inpatient care	151

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD.

**Gender**
Male	484
Female	650

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	830
Black	0
Hispanic	168
Asian	100
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	322
From 75 to 84	410
85 and over	280
Less than 65	122

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD in 2015

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	32
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Fullerton, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	1274
electroencephalography (EEG)	36
hospital care	142
inpatient care	142

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD.

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	328

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	422
Black	19
Hispanic	92
Asian	52
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	135
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	32
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Fullerton, CA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	1214
electroencephalography (EEG)	44
hospital care	107
inpatient care	107

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD.

**Gender**
Male	245
Female	301

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	396
Black	12
Hispanic	78
Asian	48
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	114
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD in 2017

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	31
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Fullerton, CA during 2018 were diagnostic procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	942
electroencephalography (EEG)	15
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD.

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	241

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	334
Black	0
Hispanic	53
Asian	36
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	151
85 and over	88
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	29
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Fullerton, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	818
electroencephalography (EEG)	11
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	289
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	138
From 75 to 84	136
85 and over	68
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	28
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Fullerton, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	618
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD.

**Gender**
Male	152
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	243
Black	0
Hispanic	32
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	56
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD in 2020

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	30
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Fullerton, CA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	632
electroencephalography (EEG)	15
hospital care	81
inpatient care	81

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD.

**Gender**
Male	171
Female	188

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	276
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	35
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	127
85 and over	77
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Dementia	33
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Fullerton, CA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	561
hospital care	65
inpatient care	65

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD.

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	223
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	34
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	62
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	27
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	29
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD treated as a neuromuscular medicine in Fullerton, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	953
electroencephalography (EEG)	30
hospital care	93
inpatient care	93

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD.

**Gender**
Male	204
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	38
Non-Hispanic White	345
Hispanic	58
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	168
85 and over	100
Less than 65	43
65 to 74	148

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Cancer	10
Dementia	27

Education & Training

Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD graduated from University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine. He completed residency at Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology: Clinical Neurophysiology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine

Residency: Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology: Clinical Neurophysiology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence Medical Foundation

Providence St. Jude Medical Center

St. Jude Medical Center (Fullerton)

Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Jude

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Providence, Health Net HMO and CIGNA HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Providence

Health Net HMO

CIGNA HMO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.33 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fullerton, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Thomas W. Ela, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$57 BOTOX $57
Biogen Idec Inc.	$42 TECFIDERA $42
Biogen, Inc.	$42 PLEGRIDY $42
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$23 APTIOM $23
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$21 Sumavel DosePro $21
Other	$38 AUSTEDO $13	Betaseron $13	ACTIVA $11

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$114
Education	$108

Biography

Dr. Thomas Ela specializes in neurophysiology, neuromuscular medicine, and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease) and practices in Fullerton, CA. After completing medical school at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), School of Medicine, Dr. Ela performed his residency at Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego. Clinical interests for Dr. Ela include brain aneurysm, orthostatic hypotension, and myasthenia gravis. He has received a 4.5 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He seems to be an in-network provider for United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. He is professionally affiliated with Providence Medical Foundation. According to Providence Medical Foundation, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Ela's office in Fullerton, CA.