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Dr. Chadi M. Elsaleeby, MD is a pediatrician in Boston, MA specializing in general pediatrics, pediatric hospital medicine and pediatric infectious disease. He graduated from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. Dr. Chadi M. Elsaleeby, MD is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital.
Lyme Disease
Lyme disease is a condition caused by bacteria (borrelia burgdorferi) that are transmitted via infected ticks. Most cases of Lyme disease are found in the United States East Coast and parts of the Midwest. The three main vectors of transmission for Lyme disease are:
As background, ticks lay on the tops of grass and brush, clutching onto leaves with their legs and with their arms outstretched. This formation is called "questing" and allows ticks to quickly latch onto passers-by. Within two hours of biting a person's skin, the tick slowly begins to feed from the blood of its host, which can transmit the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. This tick activity generally occurs seasonally and tick bites mostly occur during the springtime.
After being infected, people with Lyme disease may develop symptoms like fever, exhaustion, headache, joint aches, and skin rash, usually three to thirty days after the tick bite. Lyme disease is characterized by a particular skin rash called erythema migrans, which is an enlarged red rash that starts at the site of the tick bite and expands outwards. The rash is a strong indicator that someone has developed or is at risk of developing Lyme disease.
In the following few months, symptoms may worsen and progress to include:
Most cases of Lyme disease dissipate over a few months. Lyme disease may be cured by a course of oral antibiotics, such as amoxicillin or doxycycline. Other treatments may include:
People can take action to prevent Lyme disease by exercising caution when in environments with ticks. Using insect repellant and wearing long socks and protecting clothing can help prevent tick bites. Outdoor enthusiasts should regularly perform "tick checks," evaluating their skin for small ticks, especially in areas where ticks may easily burrow. Showering within two hours of returning indoors also can reduce the likelihood of developing Lyme disease.
Dr. Chadi M. Elsaleeby, MD graduated from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. He completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is certified by the Pediatric Hospital Medicine, American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Massachusetts.
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital
Board Certification: Pediatric Hospital Medicine, American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Massachusetts
Dr. Chadi M. Elsaleeby, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Chadi M. Elsaleeby, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, Tufts Health Plan, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Beech Street, WellPoint, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Maine Community Health Options, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MassHealth and WellSense NH.
According to our sources, Dr. Chadi M. Elsaleeby, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Chadi M. Elsaleeby, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$83,293
ABRYSVO $312 |
$82,981 |
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Dr. Chadi M. Elsaleeby, MD has received 6 research payments totaling $4,320.
Dr. Chadi Elsaleeby's areas of specialization are pediatric hospital medicine, pediatric infectious disease, and general pediatrics; he sees patients in Boston, MA. Dr. Elsaleeby (or staff) speaks the following foreign languages: Lebanese, Arabic, and French. Dr. Elsaleeby's areas of expertise consist of lyme disease, medical education, and hospital care. He is professionally affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and Newton-Wellesley Hospital. He studied medicine at American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. Dr. Elsaleeby completed his residency training at American University of Beirut Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Coventry, and Viant. He is not accepting new patients at this time according to Newton-Wellesley Hospital.
